Baby snails hatched! What kind are they?

[modulok]

I probably have over 1,000 of these very tiny white snails in my tank. Finally got out the macro lens and got a few pics. Can anyone tell me which species they are?

 

[theplantman]

What kind are in your tank? Very cool by the way. Tough macro shot.

 

[DianaKay]

I don't know BUT I hope they are the GOOD KIND, that's a buncha BAD if not. Yep, cool pictures!
Good luck on them being good snails

 

[modulok]

If they are bad snails I am screwed, lol. Way too many to find and pluck out of the tank.

Well they don't really look like what I put in the tank (the white shell I assume will change color).

All from ReefCleaners.
Dwarf Cerith
Dwarf Planaxis
Florida Cerith
Nassarius Vibex
Nerite Snails
Virgin Nerites
Zig Zag Periwinkles

 

[theplantman]

At this early stage, I am going to guess they are a bunch of baby nerites, that is the closest I can see to the shell structure of the snails you have.

 

[Mayja]

Those look like Collinista snails - harmless algae eaters. Google images for these snails and see if they match up. If they do, you're ok!

 

[theplantman]

Those look like Collinista snails - harmless algae eaters. Google images for these snails and see if they match up. If they do, you're ok!

I like this ID as well. Did you happen to get a look at the egg cases they are coming out of?

Aquarium Invertebrates: Nerites: Bleeding Tooth, Zebras, Checkers And More — Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog

The attached article shows eggs of nerites. They look similar to sesame seeds.

 

[modulok]

Yeah, I have seen some eggs on the glass, and on different empty shells and rocks. I forgot I did have some Mexican Turbos that died, but those were huge. Also have one Tiger Turbo Snail, and another 1 or 2 of hitchhiker snails that are medium sized.
This looks like what I have.

Collinista

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

My guess... Trochus

 

[modulok]

My guess... Trochus

Really? The tops don't look pointy...well not yet.

 

[theplantman]

If they get bigger than a BB, then you will know they aren't collinista. Keep us posted, this one has me curious.

 

[ReefingFun]

Found this rather interesting so went ahead and searched a bit on the net. I came across a picture that looks similar in shape or so I think at least.

According to the guy from wetwebmedia, on which the question was asked what these might be, he answered the following:

Although it is possible, I don't think these are babies. I am more inclined to think these are some sort of very tiny snail species, possibly (hopefully) mini Turbos (Collonista spp.) which would be a beneficial addition to your tank. Mini Turbos primarily graze on diatoms and microalgae.

Topic(scroll down a bit): SnailID12

Might be the same case with yours?

 

[reefer gladness]

Spiral banded trochus breed like mad in my tank and look just like that. If you noticed little round white patches on your rock I would definitely say trochus as that seems to be the early stage before they hatch.

 

[modulok]

I took some more shots with a Dino Cam...got some real good close ups. The shell actually looks like the shape of those Turbos I used to have.

 

[DianaKay]

They are CUTE! Sure hope your LFS needs to buy some snails