Carnivorous Snail?

rebekwl · 09-27-2007, 06:28 PM

My husband brought this snail home a couple of months ago, and I have recently noticed that everytime I see it, it is eating another snail. I have NO clue what type of snail it is and I rarely see it, except for when it's feeding on one of my Astreas. It has a really weird shell, pointy all over, and has a feeler like the Nassarius snals do. Could it actually be hunting and killing the snails in my tank? I have noticed a huge decrease in my snail population, but that could be from switching my tank over not too long ago, and I can't imagine that he could be eating them at a very fast pace. Are there any good snail ID sites that anyone knows of, so maybe I can show you all what he looks like? Thanks!

reefjitsu · 09-27-2007, 06:34 PM

There are many predatory snails. Some even eat fish. Your best bet will be to post a picture of it.

kyle1284 · 09-27-2007, 06:38 PM

pictures

lcstorc · 09-27-2007, 06:42 PM

Here is a link with some cool id info if you don't have a pic of yours to post.
Chuck's Addiction

michael_cb_125 · 09-27-2007, 07:00 PM

Nassarius snails are a type of carnivorous snail. I had a seahorse that had a bacterial infection. I woke up to him lying on the ground breathing realy hard. I came back 20 min. later, only to find a gang of 4 Nassarius snails eating him ( he was not dead yet )

rebekwl · 09-27-2007, 07:05 PM

Thanks for the link Lynn! I looked through all o fhis snail info and didn't see my guy in there anywhere. I'll have to see if I can find it this evening and take a pic. I only see it every now and then, so that may be a task! I'm due to take some pics though anyways!!

michael_cb_125 - That poor thing! My nassarius snails are very aggressive whenever I feed the tank, they are certainly carnivorous!! I guess the proper terminology would be "predatory". (thanks reefjitsu)

Thanks all, I will see if I can find it and get some pics.

rebekwl · 09-30-2007, 10:27 PM

Here are a couple of pics of the little rascal. I couldn't really get any closer...

Dentoid · 09-30-2007, 10:31 PM

Why don't you remove it?

rebekwl · 10-01-2007, 12:57 PM

Well, I'm not sure if it's actually hunting the other snails, or if it's just feeding on the ones that have already died. I would put it in my QT, but there are only 2 snails in there and I don't want it killing thise. There are also a bunch of snails in my sump/fuge that I don't want it killing. I'm trying to figure oiut if it's harmful because it's my husband's favorite snail and he doesn't want to take it to an LFS unless it's harmful

09-27-2007, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Carnivorous Snail? My husband brought this snail home a couple of months ago, and I have recently noticed that everytime I see it, it is eating another snail. I have NO clue what type of snail it is and I rarely see it, except for when it's feeding on one of my Astreas. It has a really weird shell, pointy all over, and has a feeler like the Nassarius snals do. Could it actually be hunting and killing the snails in my tank? I have noticed a huge decrease in my snail population, but that could be from switching my tank over not too long ago, and I can't imagine that he could be eating them at a very fast pace. Are there any good snail ID sites that anyone knows of, so maybe I can show you all what he looks like? Thanks! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

09-27-2007, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 758 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Carnivorous Snail? There are many predatory snails. Some even eat fish. Your best bet will be to post a picture of it. __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

09-27-2007, 06:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
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09-27-2007, 06:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
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09-27-2007, 07:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Reef Shark Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 5,600 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Carnivorous Snail? Nassarius snails are a type of carnivorous snail. I had a seahorse that had a bacterial infection. I woke up to him lying on the ground breathing realy hard. I came back 20 min. later, only to find a gang of 4 Nassarius snails eating him ( he was not dead yet ) __________________ All Fish are "Semi-Reef Safe"

09-27-2007, 07:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Carnivorous Snail? Thanks for the link Lynn! I looked through all o fhis snail info and didn't see my guy in there anywhere. I'll have to see if I can find it this evening and take a pic. I only see it every now and then, so that may be a task! I'm due to take some pics though anyways!! michael_cb_125 - That poor thing! My nassarius snails are very aggressive whenever I feed the tank, they are certainly carnivorous!! I guess the proper terminology would be "predatory". (thanks reefjitsu) Thanks all, I will see if I can find it and get some pics. __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

10-01-2007, 12:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Carnivorous Snail? Well, I'm not sure if it's actually hunting the other snails, or if it's just feeding on the ones that have already died. I would put it in my QT, but there are only 2 snails in there and I don't want it killing thise. There are also a bunch of snails in my sump/fuge that I don't want it killing. I'm trying to figure oiut if it's harmful because it's my husband's favorite snail and he doesn't want to take it to an LFS unless it's harmful __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

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