Which snail?

skeeter_ca · 06/12/2006, 08:10 AM

Which snail is better? Nassaurius vibex or Ilyanssa Obsoleta. I need to get more to stir my sand bed. I just recieved 25 Nass. but i qiuckly realized that wasn't near enough. The Ilyanssa are alot cheaper than the Nass. but are they just as good. I was thinking about getting between 100-200.

Paintbug · 06/12/2006, 08:22 AM

Nassaurius vibex come from the warm waters, therefore they will live longer in your tank. Ilyanssa Obsoleta are from cooler waters, often off the Eastcoast of the US. these will live for awhile in your tank but not a full life. theres many other arguements about these two snails, but i will stick with the Vibex myself.

Travis L. Stevens · 06/12/2006, 08:36 AM

I even own Ilyanassa obsoleta and say Nassarius vibex are better. They tend to be a little more active as well as the facts stated above. Regardless, both snails are good. Mine seem to do pretty well in 80-82ÂºF temperatures and have been that way for a year. I've even found Ilyanassa obsoleta eggs.

skeeter_ca · 06/12/2006, 10:00 AM

Do you think the Vibexs are worth extra money? They are about 5 time as much on ebay.

skeeter_ca · 06/12/2006, 10:27 AM

Is ebay the best price to buy from. I found them 100 for $75+ shipping.

06/12/2006, 08:10 AM	#1
skeeter_ca Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,007	Which snail? Which snail is better? Nassaurius vibex or Ilyanssa Obsoleta. I need to get more to stir my sand bed. I just recieved 25 Nass. but i qiuckly realized that wasn't near enough. The Ilyanssa are alot cheaper than the Nass. but are they just as good. I was thinking about getting between 100-200. __________________ skeeter - It is easier to ask for forgiveness than premission. My motto to my wife. Current Tank Info: 75rr,6"dsb,refugium,auto top-off & semi-auto water changer, OM squirt. 4 MJs 1200, Started on 03/03/06

06/12/2006, 08:22 AM	#2
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	Nassaurius vibex come from the warm waters, therefore they will live longer in your tank. Ilyanssa Obsoleta are from cooler waters, often off the Eastcoast of the US. these will live for awhile in your tank but not a full life. theres many other arguements about these two snails, but i will stick with the Vibex myself. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

06/12/2006, 08:36 AM	#3
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	I even own Ilyanassa obsoleta and say Nassarius vibex are better. They tend to be a little more active as well as the facts stated above. Regardless, both snails are good. Mine seem to do pretty well in 80-82ÂºF temperatures and have been that way for a year. I've even found Ilyanassa obsoleta eggs. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

06/12/2006, 10:00 AM	#4
skeeter_ca Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,007	Do you think the Vibexs are worth extra money? They are about 5 time as much on ebay. __________________ skeeter - It is easier to ask for forgiveness than premission. My motto to my wife. Current Tank Info: 75rr,6"dsb,refugium,auto top-off & semi-auto water changer, OM squirt. 4 MJs 1200, Started on 03/03/06

06/12/2006, 10:27 AM	#5
skeeter_ca Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,007	Is ebay the best price to buy from. I found them 100 for $75+ shipping. __________________ skeeter - It is easier to ask for forgiveness than premission. My motto to my wife. Current Tank Info: 75rr,6"dsb,refugium,auto top-off & semi-auto water changer, OM squirt. 4 MJs 1200, Started on 03/03/06