texasean Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I am about two weeks into cycling a new 80 gallon reef with dry rock seeded with a small fist sized piece of live rock from a LFS. Today I found a snail crawling on the glass and don't know what kind of snail it is. Any ideas? Sorry about the picture quality, it was taken with my phone. The zoom is just a zoom in of the other picture. There is only one snail... reflection makes it look like two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Nassarius snail, beneficial detrivore who stirs up the sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 +1 Nassarius. The good guys:) There's pictures on ReefCleaners of most of the beneficial clean up crew (CUC) members although the Nassarius picture is not that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 those are some of my favorite pets. when you feed the tank they all erupt out like a sub on an emergency surface. they are so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasean Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 You'll likely want more. I have about 50 or more in my 55 gallon. They're awesome at eating detritus and left over food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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