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Appears to be a colonists, small grazer/ herbivore, good guy.Please if anyone could let me know, I found a small snail on my newly bought chalice frag, there's plenty of snails in these tanks at the LFS where I purchased it from... Could someone pls help me identify it & let me know if it's good or bad??
Thank You so much.
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Sorry, dang spellcheck. Meant collonista.
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I can’t identify the species, but it looks beneficial to me. Does your LFS have a good reputation?
Yes, I have already a fairly large bristleworm, I had gotten a nice mushroom coral at LFS which is on a snail she'll with bunch of baby shrooms too I dipped it But, I know I saw a worm inside of the shell before dipping and I couldnt get it out yet... Any tips I had to just place the shell in a bowl floating in my tank for warmth and light temporarily though... Can't identify that yet though.I consider bristle worms as beneficial detrivores with a very, very small list of fire worms in their group.
If pest are a major concern, then dip & quarantine makes sense.
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Thank u so much.Collonista Snail
These adorable little Collonista snails are often mistaken for baby Turbo snails, but they are a different species. These common hitchhikers only grow to aboutreefs.com
Collonista Snail
Invert Type: Snails
Scientific Name: Collonista spp, Leptothyra spp
Diet: Algae
Reef Safe: Yes
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Relative Care: Easy
Photo Courtesy of: By Jan Delsing - http://www.biolib.cz/en/image/id100365/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34240607
These adorable little Collonista snails are often mistaken for baby Turbo snails, but they are a different species. These common hitchhikers only grow to about 1/4″ and reproduce in captivity easily. They are great at eating algae and even eat some species of algae that are difficult to get rid of. The only downside is that they may clog pumps and equipment if their population is allowed to go unchecked.
Yes, I have already a fairly large bristleworm, I had gotten a nice mushroom coral at LFS which is on a snail she'll with bunch of baby shrooms too I dipped it But, I know I saw a worm inside of the shell before dipping and I couldnt get it out yet... Any tips I had to just place the shell in a bowl floating in my tank for warmth and light temporarily though... Can't identify that yet though.
Awesome yeah it's a great idea! Just no flow sadly but it's a great temporary idea for some thingsFor sanitizing coral, I use 10 minute dip in 10% solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide.
I like the idea of qt/observation in bowl floating in display.
Awesome yeah it's a great idea! Just no flow sadly but it's a great temporary idea for some things
[The only downside is that they may clog pumps and equipment if their population is allowed to go unchecked.]Wait are there bad snails?
Please if anyone could let me know, I found a small snail on my newly bought chalice frag, there's plenty of snails in these tanks at the LFS where I purchased it from... Could someone pls help me identify it & let me know if it's good or bad??
Thank You so much.
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Wait are there bad snails?
Well those but I was referring more to the ones we find crawling around on things not ones that grown in tubesVermetid Snail Control and Removal (A Quick Guide)
<span>In an aquatic environment like a simulated ecosystem in an aquarium, many parasites flourish. Some of the most destructive creatures that can be found in a fish tank are vermetid snails. Thus, controlling their growth or eradicating them is an essential move for the health of your...aquariumstoredepot.com
This species of sea snails can be such a nuisance because vermetid snails are harmful to both corals and fish tank owners’ budget as our experts have often pointed out. The snails latch onto corals’ spongy and irregular surface and they can stunt their skeletal development. What’s more, they can suck the life out of corals and kill them. Luckily, there are ways to fight them off!
Vermetid Snail Control and Removal (A Quick Guide)
<span>In an aquatic environment like a simulated ecosystem in an aquarium, many parasites flourish. Some of the most destructive creatures that can be found in a fish tank are vermetid snails. Thus, controlling their growth or eradicating them is an essential move for the health of your...aquariumstoredepot.com
This species of sea snails can be such a nuisance because vermetid snails are harmful to both corals and fish tank owners’ budget as our experts have often pointed out. The snails latch onto corals’ spongy and irregular surface and they can stunt their skeletal development. What’s more, they can suck the life out of corals and kill them. Luckily, there are ways to fight them off!