Best Reef Snail? - Page 2

Craig Manoukian · 01-08-2005, 11:14 PM

I can't say enough good things about The Nassaurius. As said before a DSB must in my book.

johnlewis · 01-09-2005, 12:57 AM

I have some mexican Turbos as well they clean great but are bulldozers, so I use a mix with astreas.

mps9506 · 01-10-2005, 07:06 AM

wohoo, astreas back in front!!!

Gina · 01-10-2005, 07:19 PM

What is the difference between the Jumbo Pacific Nassarius and the Small Carribean nassarius? Besides, the size?
Which one would be best to get for keeping the sand bed clean?

Craig Manoukian · 01-10-2005, 08:40 PM

I love the jumbos. They Move way more sand and consume more detritous!

Gina · 01-11-2005, 05:47 AM

I'll have to try and see if I can find any at our LFS. Last week we went to purchase some (thanks to this thread) and we were only able to come home with three small ones. We still need to get some more. So, I'll keep an eye out for the large ones.
Thanks!

addict · 01-20-2005, 03:27 AM

I voted Astrea, because like others have pointed out, they're just workhorses. I also like the Mexican Turbos, but they're dumb as a post and just plow right through stuff... I sat and watched one one night breaking a frag loose from my rock so it could reach in and get a little patch of algae.

I've also found that if you have some type of rubble in your sand, both astreas and turbo snails can right themselves by picking up pieces of rubble until their foot is heavy enough to pull themself over... it's pretty fascinating to watch.

marinelover · 02-16-2005, 09:36 PM

Man nassarius's all the way and we can never keep enough at the store we always sell out! Turbos do nicely on the glass but they are like little bulldozers!! Go nassariuses!!

sharks · 02-16-2005, 10:10 PM

I voted Trochus.
Works as hard as a turbo but can flip themselves back over if upside down.

Gina · 02-19-2005, 02:25 PM

Just got back from the LFS with 6 more nassarius snails. That makes 9 now. Still need to pick up more though. Threw em in and within 3-5 minutes they had all dug themselves in!

Craig Manoukian · 02-19-2005, 03:04 PM

You will not be disappointed Gina! They are tremendous work horses!

pirataman · 02-23-2005, 12:18 PM

Definitivamente I vote for TURBO SNAILS

skipm · 03-04-2005, 07:58 PM

I really like the trochus snails for algae and the nassarious snails for sandbed. I also have turbos, astrea, margarita, cerith, and conchs. I have also had abalone but don't currently have one. I think you need a variety of snails since there really isn't any one snail that will take care of everything. The trochus and nassarious vibex are my favorites though. Skip

sarah · 03-05-2005, 10:03 AM

i must have some stupid nassarious snails then...they clean the algae off the glass :O

but thats what i voted for they do a great job on my sand bed

Sarah xxxx

Eric · 03-06-2005, 11:29 AM

Nassarious snails my pick good workers not to mention come feeding time watching them blast up out of the sand bed is neat I've got about 80 of them you wouldn't know it to look at my tank until I feed first there snouts pop up and seconds later there every where

View Poll Results: Best Reef Snail
Astraea/Turbo	64	48.12%
Cerith	12	9.02%
Trochus	8	6.02%
Nerite	2	1.50%
Conchs (Strombus)	5	3.76%
Nassarius	31	23.31%
Margarita	6	4.51%
Stomatella	3	2.26%
Other	2	1.50%
Voters: 133. You may not vote on this poll

01-08-2005, 11:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I can't say enough good things about The Nassaurius. As said before a DSB must in my book. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-10-2005, 07:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	wohoo, astreas back in front!!! __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

01-10-2005, 07:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,833 View Gallery Karma Komment	What is the difference between the Jumbo Pacific Nassarius and the Small Carribean nassarius? Besides, the size? Which one would be best to get for keeping the sand bed clean? __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

01-10-2005, 08:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I love the jumbos. They Move way more sand and consume more detritous! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-09-2005, 12:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
johnlewis Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton, MI USA Posts: 448 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have some mexican Turbos as well they clean great but are bulldozers, so I use a mix with astreas.

01-11-2005, 05:47 AM	#21 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,833 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'll have to try and see if I can find any at our LFS. Last week we went to purchase some (thanks to this thread) and we were only able to come home with three small ones. We still need to get some more. So, I'll keep an eye out for the large ones. Thanks! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

01-20-2005, 03:27 AM	#22 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	I voted Astrea, because like others have pointed out, they're just workhorses. I also like the Mexican Turbos, but they're dumb as a post and just plow right through stuff... I sat and watched one one night breaking a frag loose from my rock so it could reach in and get a little patch of algae. I've also found that if you have some type of rubble in your sand, both astreas and turbo snails can right themselves by picking up pieces of rubble until their foot is heavy enough to pull themself over... it's pretty fascinating to watch. __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

02-16-2005, 09:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
marinelover Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 234 View Gallery Karma Komment	Man nassarius's all the way and we can never keep enough at the store we always sell out! Turbos do nicely on the glass but they are like little bulldozers!! Go nassariuses!!

02-16-2005, 10:10 PM	#24 (permalink)
sharks Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 843 View Gallery Karma Komment	I voted Trochus. Works as hard as a turbo but can flip themselves back over if upside down. __________________ The sea monkey has my money 220G fish only tank ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120G Reef 2 250W 65K MH’s. 2 VHO Actinics LifeReef filter/skimmer/20G REF 200LB Kaelini Rock . 2-3” DSB. Various, LPS, SPS, clams, leathers, and others Numerous fish ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> View my Photo Gallery><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>

02-19-2005, 02:25 PM	#25 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,833 View Gallery Karma Komment	Just got back from the LFS with 6 more nassarius snails. That makes 9 now. Still need to pick up more though. Threw em in and within 3-5 minutes they had all dug themselves in! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

02-19-2005, 03:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	You will not be disappointed Gina! They are tremendous work horses! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-23-2005, 12:18 PM	#27 (permalink)
pirataman Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Juan Puerto Rico Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment	Definitivamente I vote for TURBO SNAILS __________________ ergo14

03-04-2005, 07:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
skipm Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Helena Island, SC Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	I really like the trochus snails for algae and the nassarious snails for sandbed. I also have turbos, astrea, margarita, cerith, and conchs. I have also had abalone but don't currently have one. I think you need a variety of snails since there really isn't any one snail that will take care of everything. The trochus and nassarious vibex are my favorites though. Skip

03-05-2005, 10:03 AM	#29 (permalink)
sarah Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: england, midlands Posts: 486 View Gallery Karma Komment	i must have some stupid nassarious snails then...they clean the algae off the glass :O but thats what i voted for they do a great job on my sand bed Sarah xxxx __________________ I am the way i am..so please be nice

03-06-2005, 11:29 AM	#30 (permalink)
Eric Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 685 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nassarious snails my pick good workers not to mention come feeding time watching them blast up out of the sand bed is neat I've got about 80 of them you wouldn't know it to look at my tank until I feed first there snouts pop up and seconds later there every where

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