Nassarius Snail
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CasperOe
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I'd go no more than 10 - especially if it's a new tank! It also depends on the rest of your CUC. It's better to add more down the road should you need to.
I've read 1 to 2 snails per gallon but personally I would start with 15 or so in a 34g. Do you have a sand bed and how long has the tank been running. Reason I ask is because nassarius snails don't eat algae and require a mature sand bed or will need supplemental feedings to keep from starving. If you see them on the glass it ussualy means there isn't enough food for them.
CasperOe
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You got to do what's right for you mate
I would much rather start small and add a little down the line as required. I did what many new reefers do when they start and just bought a 'CUC pack' without thinking too much about what- and how many. 10 in a 34 gallon is probably too much in my opinion as well- I went with "no more than 10" as a general rule of thumb.
I have a 135 gallon tank running; I couldn't really tell you though how many snails, crabs, conches etc. I actually have. The tank looks good, everything seems to thrive and nutrients are in control so it is probably the right number
When I had sand in my tanks I used to buy nassarius off ebay 100 at a time but the tanks were 150g and 180g at the time with 3-4 inch sand beds. For me they aren't a snail I would even bother putting in a new tank.
