Snail ID

falesdk · 08/10/2006, 08:31 AM

I realize that snail Identifications are hard...But I cannot decide whether or not I think this is a sundial snail. It has the same coloring, but it does not have the same texture. All of the pictures of sundial snails I have seen have more of a raised bumpy look to them where this snail is smooth to the touch and looks the same. I have removed it from the tank just in case it needs to be done away with, but I'd rather not have to kill a snail if hes not a bad guy...

Let me know what you think

redox · 08/10/2006, 08:34 AM

that if im not mistaken is a coral eater they come in on the bottom of rocks and or colonies

falesdk · 08/10/2006, 08:37 AM

Well I'm aware that sundial snails are, my question is, because of the difference in texture, is this that snail or not.

Paintbug · 08/10/2006, 08:41 AM

thats a Collonista snail. great algae eaters, they stay small(1/4"), and multiply in the tank.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rs/index.php towards the bottom.

falesdk · 08/10/2006, 09:01 AM

Hmm I'd still like to see some other opinions...just because I have another collonista snail and its lighter in color and its stripes go straight acrosst its back instead of getting a bit checkered like this snail is.

08/10/2006, 08:31 AM	#1
falesdk Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 498	Snail ID I realize that snail Identifications are hard...But I cannot decide whether or not I think this is a sundial snail. It has the same coloring, but it does not have the same texture. All of the pictures of sundial snails I have seen have more of a raised bumpy look to them where this snail is smooth to the touch and looks the same. I have removed it from the tank just in case it needs to be done away with, but I'd rather not have to kill a snail if hes not a bad guy... Let me know what you think __________________ Its an obsession when you can't buy a new fish, because last month you bought a new coral instead of shoes, and they won't let you back in barefoot. Current Tank Info: Biocube 32

08/10/2006, 08:34 AM	#2
redox Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SOBX Posts: 2,091	coral eater that if im not mistaken is a coral eater they come in on the bottom of rocks and or colonies

08/10/2006, 08:37 AM	#3
falesdk Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 498	Well I'm aware that sundial snails are, my question is, because of the difference in texture, is this that snail or not. __________________ Its an obsession when you can't buy a new fish, because last month you bought a new coral instead of shoes, and they won't let you back in barefoot. Current Tank Info: Biocube 32

08/10/2006, 08:41 AM	#4
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	thats a Collonista snail. great algae eaters, they stay small(1/4"), and multiply in the tank. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rs/index.php towards the bottom. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

08/10/2006, 09:01 AM	#5
falesdk Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 498	Hmm I'd still like to see some other opinions...just because I have another collonista snail and its lighter in color and its stripes go straight acrosst its back instead of getting a bit checkered like this snail is. __________________ Its an obsession when you can't buy a new fish, because last month you bought a new coral instead of shoes, and they won't let you back in barefoot. Current Tank Info: Biocube 32