Vermetid snails

[kdtorgy]

Just discovered I have vermetid snails in my 140 gallon reef tank. I can see quite a few (I'm guessing I can see about 50 or so) on the rock. I can't pull the rock out and brush them off. I've heard bumblebee snails work. I can certainly order a dozen or so. Any other options besides tearing down the tank?

 

[Dhaleillama]

Seagrass wrasse, super glue, bumble bee snails, emerald crabs

 

[PR_nano]

Following notice like 10 on mine and literally put 2 bumblebee snail about an hour ago. Going to pull some easy plugs to scrape out side but have like 4 visible on rocks.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Just discovered I have vermetid snails in my 140 gallon reef tank. I can see quite a few (I'm guessing I can see about 50 or so) on the rock. I can't pull the rock out and brush them off. I've heard bumblebee snails work. I can certainly order a dozen or so. Any other options besides tearing down the tank?

Best bet are bumblee bee snails or clean breaks at the very base of each tube with a pliers. Do not snap off at middle as they will simply regroup

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

I have had good luck with Bumble bee snails. Remember they are filter feeders and love food particulates floating around to catch. If you add Bumble bee snails I would also reduce any broadcast feeding you may do to help curb the population.

 

[ectoaesthetics]

Super glue. As the glue won’t also eat all of the beneficial worms in you tank. It’s going to be a battle

 

[Nanogeek815]

While bumblebee snails are commonly noted as your best bet, don't get your hopes too high... These reproduce quickly, can live inside of rocks and plumbing, and are resistant to chemical treatment. I just tell people to do your best to keep them at bay, but full eradication is very unlikely.

 

[AKG]

How did this end up working out for op?