Snail Smoking

Jeff Cole · Jul 22, 2018

I know it may sound crazy but I noticed one of my trochus snails emitting a smoke like substance while grazing on the rockwork. He appears to be in excellent health just wondering what that is. Im guessing he/she is pooping but wondering if any of you out there have any wisdom to impart on a newbie like me.
Thanks

andrewkw · Jul 22, 2018

Spawning.

Jeff Cole · Jul 22, 2018

Is this a good thing or should I be concerned?

andrewkw · Jul 22, 2018

Jeff Cole said:
Is this a good thing or should I be concerned?

You should not be concerned. Your water conditions are good enough that the snails want to reproduce. I wouldn't be expecting millions of babies though, but it is good food for everything else in the tank. You may or may not get some babies.

Jeff Cole · Jul 22, 2018

Great. Very much appreciate your help. Thanks

ca1ore · Jul 22, 2018

Agree with spawning ..... unless of course it then bursts into flames ..... if so, please capture on video.

Katrina71 · Jul 22, 2018

Did you hear Barry White playing? I agree, you have naughty little snails.

Jeff Cole · Jul 22, 2018

ca1ore said:
Agree with spawning ..... unless of course it then bursts into flames ..... if so, please capture on video.

lol. I'll keep a fire extinguisher handy

Jeff Cole · Jul 22, 2018

Katrina71 said:
Did you hear Barry White playing? I agree, you have naughty little snails.

Funny you should say that. I did hear marvin gaye music last night from that room. [emoji5]

Panx · Mar 3, 2021

Funny! I just came here on a google search because I noticed one of mine doing exactly this! Mines got a massive GHA hat, one of my top nutrient exporters!

Watch till the end, it shoots it out like it's trying to blow smoke rings lol

Cre8or30 · Jun 20, 2021

I noticed just now mine is doing the same thing... any luck with reproduction?

mistergray · Jun 20, 2021

andrewkw said:
You should not be concerned. Your water conditions are good enough that the snails want to reproduce. I wouldn't be expecting millions of babies though, but it is good food for everything else in the tank. You may or may not get some babies.

I’ve noticed this coming from inside my rockwork on occasion and today for the first time saw it come from my trochas snail. I had no idea what it was but I’m glad to know now!!!