Best Reef Snail? - Page 3

Mike · 03-06-2005, 11:42 AM

I have heard that nassarius snails dont eat algae, that they are scavengers and will only eat dead organisms is this true.

Eric · 03-06-2005, 11:53 AM

mine eat a little algae off the glass but mostly scavengers

Rougiem · 10-30-2005, 09:41 PM

I voted for Turbos but I like the narssarius as well. I have had these jumbo turbos I got form my LFS about a month ago and they do an incredible job! Only thing ~ They love to rub up against my max jet pump. Anyone else seen them doing this? They do the same with my PH. Drives me nuts when I am sleeping so I move them away from it. Maybe it feels good for them?

Cheers!

Warnberg · 10-31-2005, 06:35 AM

I like the Mexican Turbo's the best.... algae pigs...

Witfull · 10-31-2005, 12:42 PM

bulldozers though, i have one and he can break superglue.

Dragon Wrasse · 12-13-2005, 09:53 PM

Nassarius because of my DSB.....

SeaTreasures · 01-01-2006, 10:13 PM

I personally like the Nassirus snails because mine eat everything and anything. I don't have to worry about algae or anything that died because the snails eat it

Craig Manoukian · 01-01-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaTreasures

...Nassirus snails...mine eat everything and anything. I don't have to worry about algae or anything that died because the snails eat it

I agree totally, welcome to RS!

Witfull · 01-01-2006, 11:18 PM

im definately gonna have to get some now~

Craig Manoukian · 01-03-2006, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witfull

im definately gonna have to get some now~

You won't be disappointed Dave!

swissgaurd · 01-03-2006, 09:46 AM

i voted for the nassurious snails there excellent scavengers.

has anyone heard of peri winkles there a black snail that are edible almost like escargo,im wondering if they would be anygood in a reef tank.

vic

Woodstock · 01-06-2006, 07:23 PM

http://www.biomescenter.com/comperiwinkle_learn.htm

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This species is difficult to keep in captivity. Although hardy and easy to feed, they tend to climb out of the water along the top lip of the aquarium. They then seal themselves shut awaiting high tide (which, of course, never comes) and the snail eventually dries out and dies. Another problem is a strange inability to right themselves if turned upside down. The snails, if not turned over by hand, remain upside down, unable to feed.

fidojoe · 01-07-2006, 01:42 AM

Linkified

I found this to be interesting

mike_cmu04 · 01-14-2006, 10:07 PM

turbos do good work for me

rckmtl · 01-15-2006, 01:34 PM

Well I voted for the Nassirus snails cuz I've got a DSB, and they've been wonderful in the past. Mexican turbos are my fave for glass and rock cleaning though. I like them better then the astrea's cuz they seem to do a more through job...with the turbos, I tend to get big chunks cleaned, while the astreas I've had seem to clean in these wandering random trails. Has anyone else experienced this before?

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%
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03-06-2005, 11:42 AM	#31 (permalink)
Mike Star Polyps Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Everett, MA Posts: 150 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have heard that nassarius snails dont eat algae, that they are scavengers and will only eat dead organisms is this true. __________________

10-30-2005, 09:41 PM	#33 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,902 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Best Reef Snail? I voted for Turbos but I like the narssarius as well. I have had these jumbo turbos I got form my LFS about a month ago and they do an incredible job! Only thing ~ They love to rub up against my max jet pump. Anyone else seen them doing this? They do the same with my PH. Drives me nuts when I am sleeping so I move them away from it. Maybe it feels good for them? Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

10-31-2005, 06:35 AM	#34 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Best Reef Snail? I like the Mexican Turbo's the best.... algae pigs... __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

12-13-2005, 09:53 PM	#36 (permalink)
Dragon Wrasse Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 991 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Best Reef Snail? Nassarius because of my DSB..... __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* "A wise man learns more from a foolish question, then a fool learns from a wise answer" - Bruce Lee _____________________________ 75 gal SeaClear II Reef Tank (softy tank) - Coralife 125 Super Skimmer - Little Giant 2-MDQX-SC - Angstrom 2537 UV 15W - HOB Refugium - Eheim Pro 2228 - Red Sea Wave Maker w/Maxi-Jet 600 (X4) - 100 lbs Live Sand (DSB) - 100 lbs Live Rock - 260W PC lighting - 470nm lunar lights (X15) - AquaController II Custom 75 gal Starphire glass tank (SPS/LPS tank) - Custom 24 gal Refugium - Tuzne Wave box - JBJ Chiller - 390W PC lighting - 175W MH (X2) - Knop Cal. Reactor - AquaController 3 Pro - Aqua C Skimmer - Phosban Reactor - 18W Turbo-twist UV sterilizer - Sump - Sony Computer 5 gal Nano Hospital Tank - Eheim 2213 - Red Sea Prizm Skimmer - Live sand - Live Rock - Built in Refugium - 36W PC lighting

03-06-2005, 11:53 AM	#32 (permalink)
Eric Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 685 View Gallery Karma Komment	mine eat a little algae off the glass but mostly scavengers

01-01-2006, 10:13 PM	#37 (permalink)
SeaTreasures Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 23 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Best Reef Snail? I personally like the Nassirus snails because mine eat everything and anything. I don't have to worry about algae or anything that died because the snails eat it

01-03-2006, 09:46 AM	#41 (permalink)
swissgaurd Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: mississauga,canada Posts: 421 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Best Reef Snail? i voted for the nassurious snails there excellent scavengers. has anyone heard of peri winkles there a black snail that are edible almost like escargo,im wondering if they would be anygood in a reef tank. vic

01-07-2006, 01:42 AM	#43 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Best Reef Snail? Linkified I found this to be interesting __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

01-14-2006, 10:07 PM	#44 (permalink)
mike_cmu04 Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St. Louis Michigan Posts: 14 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Best Reef Snail? turbos do good work for me

01-15-2006, 01:34 PM	#45 (permalink)
rckmtl Serpent Star Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aurora, Illinios Posts: 231 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Best Reef Snail? Well I voted for the Nassirus snails cuz I've got a DSB, and they've been wonderful in the past. Mexican turbos are my fave for glass and rock cleaning though. I like them better then the astrea's cuz they seem to do a more through job...with the turbos, I tend to get big chunks cleaned, while the astreas I've had seem to clean in these wandering random trails. Has anyone else experienced this before? __________________ -Ellen- Where did all the water go...

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