What kind of snails do I have?

[Mike628]

So I have these snails that only come out at night when I turn my blue LEDs on and they're out sometimes during the day. What are these and are they dangerous for anything?

 

[sureal00]

cerith snails google that and let me know if that's what your referring too

 

[Shep]

Also look up stomata snails

 

[Mike628]

Ok

 

[Mike628]

This is a pictire of them from in my tank.

 

[Shep]

stomata snails

 

[Mike628]

Are they dangerous?

 

[Shep]

Nope! They are great algae eaters and will reproduce in your tank, honestly they are awesome to have

 

[Mike628]

So will they eat or kill my corals?

 

[Shep]

Haha no, all they eat is algae. You have nothing to worry about with them!

 

[Mike628]

Thank you. I was worried because I didnt want my corals getting eaten

 

[Shep]

Hitchhikers are always scary until you know what they are lol Glad I could help

 

[Mike628]

Thank yoh again. I also have this worm in my tank that's kind of a tan color with barbs. What is that?

 

[Mike628]

This isn't the one in my tank but its pretty similar.

 

[Shep]

Bristle worm ugly as sin but great scavengers that help eat detris and stuff. Wont typically harm corals or anything

 

[Mike628]

I've heard that one can turn into many and they will eventually use up all the air. Is this true and should I removed it?

 

[Shep]

Haha no, they will not remove all of the O2 from your tank. Your tank would literally have to be filled to the brim with them for that to happen. They can multiply but they usually stay hidden in your rock until there is food. Some people keep them, others get rid of them. I personally keep them because they help keep your tank clean and really do not bother anyone.

 

[Mike628]

Yea the one in my tank only comes out when I turn my return pump off to feed