Snail ID please!

[907_Reefer]

Not sure I recall adding this guy to the tank intentionally, currently moving the tank to its new home. What kind of snail do we have here? Thanks!!

 

[Cthulukelele]

I'm leaning towards whelk. Adept snail predator

 

[907_Reefer]

That would not be the most exciting.. I'll be moving the livestock from this tote into the tank today, will have the opportunity for some additional photos at that time.

I wonder if @WheatToast has any thoughts as well

 

[Tired]

Kinda looks like the babylon snails ReefCleaners sells, which IIRC are predators.

 

[907_Reefer]

Interesting thought. From ReefCleaners:

The Babylon Snail is a large scavenger that will stir sand beds down to 2 inches in depth. They have the potential to consume other small snails and sessile invertebrates but are generally considered reef safe. Most people report no issues. Often sold in the hobby as a species of Nassarius, the Babylon Snail is a Babylonia snail, (Babylonia spirata), rather than a species of Nassarius. Their behavior is similar though, but they are larger than members of the Nassarius species. This snail is imported from the Indo Pacific where it dwells in sandy bottoms. It is best suited for tanks with messy eaters, or large fish that will leave enough leftovers for this snail. They consume about as much food as 12 Nassarius vibex.

 

[ReeferHD]

definitely in the babylonia family, can be kept in a reef but it may occasionally eat a snail and i wouldnt trust them with clams

 

[encrustingacro]

definitely in the babylonia family, can be kept in a reef but it may occasionally eat a snail and i wouldnt trust them with clams

Babylonia is a genus, not a family. Babyloniidae is the family.

 

[907_Reefer]

definitely in the babylonia family, can be kept in a reef but it may occasionally eat a snail and i wouldnt trust them with clams

Thanks - no plans for clams in this tank!

 

[ReeferHD]

Babylonia is a genus, not a family. Babyloniidae is the family.

that's what i meant - i get them mixed up sometimes.

 

[907_Reefer]

Adding a few more pics taken during the move into the tank yesterday:

 

[907_Reefer]

And one pic after adding to the tank. Didn't take him long to join in with the nassarious on a margarita snack. They're hungry after being in a tote for the week (just moved). Over-feeding to commence.