Large snail ID
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Superderek nailed the ID - it's a murex.
They're predatory, feeding on clams, other snails and occasionally corals, from what a quick google search tells me.
This guy won't eat your algae ... but he'll happily dine on those snails which do.
One of those times when an inexpensive snail isn't a bargain, I'm afraid.
~Bruce
They're predatory, feeding on clams, other snails and occasionally corals, from what a quick google search tells me.
This guy won't eat your algae ... but he'll happily dine on those snails which do.
One of those times when an inexpensive snail isn't a bargain, I'm afraid.
~Bruce
That, I'm afraid, isn't a decision I can make for you.
~Bruce
~Bruce
It's a cool snail, one I've never seen in an aquarium store.
It's also a predator.
If you can get it back to your LFS, they may be able to find a home where it's welcome.
~Bruce
It's also a predator.
If you can get it back to your LFS, they may be able to find a home where it's welcome.
~Bruce
That could work!
He's probably well-armored enough that your fish won't bother him...
~Bruce
He's probably well-armored enough that your fish won't bother him...
~Bruce
Copper tends to be pretty toxic to invertebrates. Probably not a good idea.
~Bruce
~Bruce
dodgerblew
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I'd tell your parents of your innocent mistake, share with them what you've learned and ask them what you should do since you're dependent on them for transportation. That's my advice to you.
Alas, we're back to questions only you can answer meaningfully . . .
If you can get your parents to return you (and the murex) to the LFS within a week or so, you can try stowing him in the back chamber of your tank.
If you put him into your FOWLR, you're likely to end up with a nice seashell ... and a bit of ammonia in your tank.
Those seem to be the available options, from here . . .
~Bruce
If you can get your parents to return you (and the murex) to the LFS within a week or so, you can try stowing him in the back chamber of your tank.
If you put him into your FOWLR, you're likely to end up with a nice seashell ... and a bit of ammonia in your tank.
Those seem to be the available options, from here . . .
~Bruce
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meir
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True but the FOWLRs been going thru treatment for a while now and the last two surviving fish in the tank seem to be fine so I might be able to neutralize the copper and put the snail in the tank...what u think
You could try that ...
The worst that could happen is you wind up with a cool (empty) snail shell.
~Bruce
The worst that could happen is you wind up with a cool (empty) snail shell.
~Bruce
MicroPico
Active Member
Another option is to get one of those Critter Keeper type acrylic containers with the snap on plastic screened lid (sold at many stores including Walmart) and put the snail in there with some sand etc, then sink the whole container into your tank. Many sizes available. It keeps your other tank inhabitants safe, provides a way to observe him & keeps him sequestered until your fowlr tank is safe to add inverts. Good luck.
That is an awesome idea!
~Bruce
~Bruce
