Looking for a snail that does not reproduce like rabbits

[EgotisticObeseChihuahua]

I’m thinking about adding snails as part of my CUC, but I heard that certain species can reproduce “a lot” and get stuck in equipment etc.

 

[flashsmith]

The only ones that have successfully reproduced in my systems are stomatella. I have several varieties and although I occasionally see eggs nothing ever comes of them. Too many other things eat them. I wouldn't worry too much they will self regulate based on how much food source they have. If they don't have enough to eat they will die off.

 

[mfinn]

I never really had any issues with snails breeding excessively in any of my tanks.
I occasionally see stomatellas wandering around, but they won't get stuck in anything.
Once in a while I have had a snail in my sump get too close to the skimmer pump intake and get stuck in the hole, but that's a easy fix and you can tell right away from a different tone the skimmer is making.
It's not really a issue.

 

[EgotisticObeseChihuahua]

The only ones that have successfully reproduced in my systems are stomatella. I have several varieties and although I occasionally see eggs nothing ever comes of them. Too many other things eat them. I wouldn't worry too much they will self regulate based on how much food source they have. If they don't have enough to eat they will die off.

Ok Thank you so much! I was thinking of getting Cerith snails, any opinions on snails you think might be good choices? I have a 120 gallon reef tank.

 

[EgotisticObeseChihuahua]

I never really had any issues with snails breeding excessively in any of my tanks.
I occasionally see stomatellas wandering around, but they won't get stuck in anything.
Once in a while I have had a snail in my sump get too close to the skimmer pump intake and get stuck in the hole, but that's a easy fix and you can tell right away from a different tone the skimmer is making.
It's not really a issue.

Thanks! I was worried but i might get some snails now. I was thinking of getting Cerith snails do you have any opinions? On snails from your experience.

 

[Enderg60]

Stomatella and limpets are the only ones Ive seen reproduce in tanks easily. I have never had an issue with them clogging equipment. I consider them awesome because I dont have to buy new snails every year or two and they are small so they dont knock off frags and move rocks.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I’m thinking about adding snails as part of my CUC, but I heard that certain species can reproduce “a lot” and get stuck in equipment etc.

Trochus
Cerith
ninja star
Margarita

 

[EgotisticObeseChihuahua]

Stomatella and limpets are the only ones Ive seen reproduce in tanks easily. I have never had an issue with them clogging equipment. I consider them awesome because I dont have to buy new snails every year or two and they are small so they dont knock off frags and move rocks.

Thanks I will do some research on them!