Egads :eek: No conch here, no sandbed either.

trilinearmipmap,

Could possibly be that huge b-worm. But how the heck do I get rid of it without taking my reef apart :eek: On the other hand, I've had b-worms that big in other tanks, BB and with sandbed, and not had a succession of snails killed.

Still got that trap set with the dead snails. Nothing seems disturbed in the trap over the past 2 days, and no dead snails either.

I have read about a trap that may work for bristleworms. It was made for catching Isopods but it would probably catch bristleworms too.

Take some clear rigid tubing 1/2" size or so. Put the bait in the middle. Plug each end with loose cotton batten.

Anyway it's worth a try.

Got a photo?

Have you tried feeding it T&T cold water snails?

sounds more to me like you have a welk that was sold to you under the false ID as a conch.

Steve

That was my first thought, but there are carnivorous conchs as well. A photo might help identify it.

don't you love it when a thread turnsinto a "who done it" dinner theater :mrgreen:

Steve

OMG!!!!!!! WE GOT IT!!!!!! :eek: :evil: :biggrin:

Just before we "thought" we were going to bed, we took a flashlight to the graveyard (that had been cleared of all bodies). And we found a margarita snail tipped over. Strange, I thought, because margaritas are well known to be able to right themselves compared to astreas :confused: Then I looked further into the cave, and there was the HUGE b-worm heading right for the snail :eek:

We removed the lights and glass top, got a glass, a long plastic stirring spoon and the serving tongs. With the flashlight, a little yelling caused by the fear of this thing, the spoon and tongs, we GOT THAT SUCKER :2gunfire:

Now, I'm almost positive it was the b-worm that was killing the snails, but we will be vigilant and continue to watch the tank over the next few days.

The b-worm is in a glass in the sink. If I get a chance tomorrow to take pics, I'll post them. OMG, I'm so freaked that we got that close to that monster to actually get it out :eek: OMG, it's in a glass in the sink :eek: :eek: OMG :eek: OMG :eek: OMG :eek: :eek: :eek:

Quick update.....

The worm was injured and I couldn't let it slowly die in the glass overnight, so we euthanized it. Sorry, there won't be any pics :sad:

Congrats!

Just how big is "huge"?

Hey, it's a worm - not to worry. Good catch. Hope you got your culprit! :biggrin: