Snails are Breeding... but...

[tlo]

this is a good id site if you havent discovered it already

http://www.chucksaddiction.com/Hitchsnails.html

[Kronk]

Great Link!

Of course the harmless ones look almost identical to the killers... I think my snails look the most like "Euplica versicolor" which are identified as harmless.

Thanks,
Ken

[marie]

They are columbellid snails, I have tons in my tanks they breed like rabbits.

http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

[Kronk]

Funny I have always had that xtal reef link bookmarked but never thought to check it for these snails. Thanks Marie that is definately the snail thats breeding.

[hillegom]

Originally Posted by marie

They are columbellid snails, I have tons in my tanks they breed like rabbits.

http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

Do they take over the tank to epic proportions?
If not then some day I will get some if someone offers
Thanks

[marie]

Originally Posted by hillegom

Do they take over the tank to epic proportions?
If not then some day I will get some if someone offers
Thanks

They do in my tank but then so does everything else .


They are good to have.....I think