OK, here's a vermetid predator.

[DanConnor]

Even a scientific paper

Death and life: Muricid snails consume the vermetid gastropod, Dendropoma maximum, and use empty shells for reproduction - Coral Reefs

link.springer.com

They are two pacific snails: Mancinella armigera and Menathais tuberosa.

They are documented feeding on a very large vermetid species, but they might work on the larger variety we get.
The Menathais tuberosa species seems to be a common intertidal snail- how can we get some of these to try?

 

[xxkenny90xx]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing! I wonder what else those snails will eat....

 

[BighohoReef]

This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing it helps in my quest to eliminate all pests from the hobby

 

[Smarkow]

If anybody can find some for sale, I’ll race ya to ‘em

 

[Smarkow]

Even a scientific paper

Death and life: Muricid snails consume the vermetid gastropod, Dendropoma maximum, and use empty shells for reproduction - Coral Reefs

link.springer.com

They are two pacific snails: Mancinella armigera and Menathais tuberosa.

They are documented feeding on a very large vermetid species, but they might work on the larger variety we get.
The Menathais tuberosa species seems to be a common intertidal snail- how can we get some of these to try?

Thanks for the link!!

Anybody else notice they laud their eggs in the empty vermetid shells? Dang nature, you scary

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Woah! Crazy! Wonder if they're reef safe

 

[TriggerFinger]

has anyone asked reef cleaners if this is something they can find?

 

[BighohoReef]

has anyone asked reef cleaners if this is something they can find?

Good question... I don't see John on the forum very often shooting him and email. Keep you posted

 

[User1]

The first question that needs to be asked is the geo location or source of the snails. Understanding this will give you the first indication if they are:

1. Able to survive in our warm water home aquariums
2. Collectable (laws, regulations, etc)
3. Reef safe at first glance
4. Biotype requirement

 

[DanConnor]

has anyone asked reef cleaners if this is something they can find?

These are pacific snails

 

[DanConnor]

I sent Dr Mac an email- I think he has connections in Indonesia etc

 

[Reefing_addiction]

I want some!
I wonder if they eat other things though if they eat all those pesky critters?

 

[DanConnor]

My guess would be that they are likely to be a hazard to snails and clams