Sundial Snail Management/ Eradication?

[Royal Gramma Man]

Hi,
I have had sundials in my tank for a bit, and have lost zoas to them. I have tried to at least pull out as many as possible, but I know that won't solve the issue. Does anyone know some alternate methods that could help me? Thanks.

(Could have come in via live rock or coral if that helps)

 

[Ron Reefman]

First, #Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Sorry to read about or sundial snail infestation. Are they actually breeding in your tank?

 

[Royal Gramma Man]

I'm not sure because I never see it. They hide in the rocks, but it could very well be the case because it always seems like more show up when I pull out a few.

 

[ReeferWarrant]

If possible, remove their food source. I'd collect the zoas you have or isolate them and then go through them checking daily until gone.

 

[Royal Gramma Man]

The zoas were only a few polyps and have since been eaten. The snails seem to manage without food.

 

[Royal Gramma Man]

Maybe some sort of thing I can add to my tank to exterminate them? Any suggestions?

 

[ReeferWarrant]

@Royal Gramma Man, you'll end up with no snails for CUC if you go that route. Manual removal is the best way to go in my opinion