Any thoughts on what to do with these snails?

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I have an established 90 g reef tank. Over the past week I discovered a massive spike in these little snails. (Dozens and dozens)

When I switch out my filter sock in my sump, there were at least 20-30 inside.

I’m not sure if having these in my tank is a good or bad thing. (See pic)

I’ve always had around 6-8 large snails to help clean. Just never seen many small ones.

Pls share your thoughts / advice.

-If they are a positive thing that will improve / increase my cleaning of live rock and sand, let me know.

-If they are a negative and I need to minimize or get rid of them, what suggestions such as certain fish that could start eating and clearing them out?

Currently, only have a few fish:

Large Tomato Clown
A few different Tang species
Damsel

Thanks in advance for your help!


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I would not cross post - I believe (unless there is an identical problem) - that you have posted this already?
 
I would not cross post - I believe (unless there is an identical problem) - that you have posted this already?
Thanks for heads up. I’m new to this site and still trying to figure out how to use it appropriately.

Appreciate the feedback and won’t do it again.
 
Looks like mini nassarius snails, ive had a tiny one in my 13.5g tank thats been that small for over a year and no i didnt buy it, it came from something i added.
 

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