Can someone ID this snail?

Rice Reef · #1 03-26-2012, 02:42 AM

Hi All,
Just found this snail crawling up the side today. It's about no more than 1 cm in length and it is the first time I've noticed it and perhaps someone can tell me if this is good or bad.
Here are the pics I took with my iPhone ( was in a rush). Have it trapped in a clear container for now... Pics from the side, top and bottom...

Thanks

Nano · #2 03-26-2012, 03:03 AM

looks like a nassarius snail to me. harmless

noirsphynx · #3 03-26-2012, 03:14 AM

http://www.melevsreef.com/id/whats_a_whelk.html
Maybe a whelk or nassarius? It may be easier for you to figure it out than just pics since you've seen it's behaviour in person?

Reef Puffer · #4 03-26-2012, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nano

looks like a nassarius snail to me. harmless

+1

BlueWorldAquatic · #5 03-26-2012, 03:45 AM

not a nassarius in my opinion

ScubaSteve · #6 03-26-2012, 04:04 AM

Whelk. I ditched one last week and I suggest you do the same. They can wreak havoc.

marie · #7 03-26-2012, 04:08 AM

Before you ditch it, google "collumbellid snails"

I have hundreds in my tank and are beneficial algae eaters.....

Rice Reef · #8 03-26-2012, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueWorldAquatic

not a nassarius in my opinion

Thanks. I didn't think it was either as I have not had nassarius snails for over 14 mths since I switched to sand less.

marie · #9 03-26-2012, 04:10 AM

http://wetwebmediaforum.com/showthre...mbellid-snails

Rice Reef · #10 03-26-2012, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marie

http://wetwebmediaforum.com/showthre...mbellid-snails

Thank you Marie, I did google it and found this... A lot of resemblance to mine...

http://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/35...l-hitch-please

They call it a mini conch and Are considered reef safe. Before releasing back to the main tank hope to get more validations on this.

Thanks