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You are here: Home / Invertebrates / Snails / What snails do you really need?
Saltwater Nerite Snail Illustration

What snails do you really need?

by greg.chernoff

Remember those early saltwater keeping days, when you didn’t know much about your clean up crew other than that they can help keep your tank looking better and reduce algae scraping on your part? Typically, beginners simply go to their fish store, ask for “some cleaners, maybe some hermits and snails please” without really knowing what they are getting. Maybe now you are having a specific problem that you need a specialized clean up crew for, or your original snail fleet has lived out it’s days and now needs to be replenished. Or, you are one of the few new hobbyists who fully research what they need, and buy accordingly. Either way, this article is meant to teach you the specific diets of Turbos, Trochus, Bumblebee, Cerith, saltwater Nerite snails, and more so you can employ the best, most effective clean up crew possible.

The Turbo Snails

Within the hobby, we run into a multitude of species simply sold as “Turbos.” Usual, these are the common grey Mexican Turbos. Coming from The Sea of Cortez, it is thought that they tend to prefer staying in the cooler waters instead of the areas that reach 80 degrees during summer months. Although this is a highly debated topic, I find this to be supported by my experiences with them. I find these guys to be the least effective and shortest lived of the Turbos. In my experience, hobbyists usually have them for under a year before these big snails stop eating and die. Many die within the first few months in most people’s tanks. That being said, I have read stories of people keeping them for three or more years. If you do decide to go with Mexican Turbos, they can be seen eating hair algae, diatoms, and occasionally cyanobacteria.

I personally prefer Zebra Turbos, which seem to be much hardier and boast a lovely yellow or tan shell with dark brown or black stripes. Hair algae, diatoms, film algae, and sometimes, cyanobacteria. Note that Zebra and Mexican Turbos can get large, my biggest Zebra is over three inches in diameter. Small or loose rocks may be knocked over by these guys.

Another type, the Chestnut Turbo, stays smaller than their larger cousins. Chestnuts top out at two inches, but typically stay around an inch. They eat diatoms, detritus, and hair algae. Bright orange and tan shells make this variety a nice addition to any reef tank!

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Margarita Snails

Arguably, these are one of the snails that simply should not be as easy to find in pet stores as they actually are. Margaritas are from the Indo-Pacific and western Americas. They live deeper than most snails, and in much cooler temperatures. Considered to technically be subtropical, they thrive in temperatures of 50 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Keeping them at reef temperatures drastically decreases their lifespan. Even so, I see them being sold to unsuspecting beginners frequently simply because they are inexpensive. Their diet of cyanobacteria, hair algae, and diatoms also helped boost their popularity. Unless you have a cold water tank, stay away from this species.

Astrea Snails

Astreas are probably one of, if not the most popular saltwater snail. They are cone shaped and consume film algae, diatoms, and occasionally shorter hair algae. These snails cannot right themselves if they fall, so you will need to be diligent and flip them over if you see them on their backs. Many people favor these snails because they stay small, typically around an inch in diameter.

Saltwater Nerite Snails

One of the smallest common snails, Nerites rarely reach an inch or more. They are great little snails that come in a variety of shell patterns and colors, just be sure you are purchasing the saltwater species and not a freshwater Nerite snail! Long lived (I have kept them for over five years), tolerant of warm temperatures up to 82 degrees, and their ability to get into tiny crevices due to their size make them a great addition to saltwater tanks. Film algae is their favorite, but they will also consume cyano, diatoms, and fine hair algae. Remember these tend to be nocturnal, so don’t bother them if you see them all clustered together in a corner during the day, they will venture out and eat at night!

Trochus Snails

Trochus snails are one of my favorite snails of all time, aside from Bumblebees. They have the same cone shape as Astreas, but with beautiful purple spirals to accent their white shells. Able to right themselves up, Trochus don’t require the attention some other species do. In addition, they can breed in the home aquarium! Babies will pop up slowly in your tank if you keep multiple snails, and who doesn’t love a free clean up crew? And, they are long lived- really long lived. Some have been kept in tanks for over ten years! They will consume large amounts of cyanobacteria and diatoms, more than the others mentioned in this article. Film and hair algae, along with detritus and leftover food, are also eaten by Trochus. Because of their hardiness, longevity, and huge appetites, these are some of the best snails you can keep!

Cerith Snails

Often used to complement Trochus, Cerith Snails prefer to live in the substrate and clean the glass beneath the sand line. Like the Trochus, they will readily eat diatoms and cyano more effectively than most other snail species. And, they also breed in tanks! I have kept specimens for over five years, and have many babies from my original clean up crew I added to my tank over seven years ago. Due to the fact that they prefer living in sand, they are great at keeping sand beds aerated and pristine. I find them to be more helpful that Nassarius snails. Cerith diets also include hair and film algae, detritus, and any particles they find in the substrate.

Nassarius Snails

Unlike most reef snails, Nassarius are not herbivores. Rather, they are scavengers who seek out meaty foods. They live in the sand and can be seen unearthing themselves spastically every time you feed the tank, in the hopes of catching a stray mysis or pellet. Nassarius will keep sand beds aerated, and consume detritus, uneaten food, dead fish/coral/invertebrates and their molts, and any other decaying organics they can find. Most species stay around an inch long. I find that they are the most useful if kept in larger groups.

Bumblebee Snails

My other favorite snail, the Bumblebee, is not an herbivore. They are scavengers and meat eaters just like Nassarius. But, unlike Nassarius, they prefer living in the rocks and only occasionally venturing into the sand bed. They consume large amounts of detritus and decaying organics, so do not expect them to remedy an algae outbreak like saltwater Nerite Snails. To me, their best characteristic is the fact that they hunt and eat Vermetid snails,, flatworms, and small bristleworms. I have been stabbed by Vermetids and stung by bristleworms too many times to count, so I always have some Bumblebee snails in my tanks. Their yellow and black striped shells and ability to get into the tiniest of crevices only add to their appeal.

Fighting Conchs

Despite their name, Fighting conchs are peaceful tank inhabitants. They help keep sand beds clean and aerated, as they are constantly searching for detritus or algae growing on and in the substrate. Their eyes are located on stalks, and they can often be seen poking out of the shell to watch you. Shells are beautifully decorated with various stripes and lines in many different shades of tan, brown, and cream, and up to four inches in length.

Conclusions

Whether you have a nano tank or a 300 gallon reef, employing a good clean up crew is important and can save you from future headaches. Many people are nervous about using hermit crabs, as some can become aggressive and kill tank mates, and snails are a good alternative even if you need a scavenger! Mixing the right combination of snails will ensure your tank never suffers from massive algae outbreaks. No matter which you choose, each one will bring something to the table and play a role in creating an ecosystem in your aquarium. From the giant Zebra Turbos to the tiny and humble saltwater Nerite snails, there is something out there for every type of hobbyist!

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Comments

  1. Sean Beaver says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    Very informative. Looks like I need to diversify my snails.

    Reply
    • Ellen Aparicio says

      December 27, 2019 at 3:18 pm

      I love trochus snails. I learned a lot from this blog article.

      Reply
    • Donna L Holder says

      December 27, 2019 at 6:50 pm

      not sure. i havent got any. will check in on it

      Reply
    • N L says

      December 27, 2019 at 10:40 pm

      Good to know about Bumblebee snails going after vermatid snails. I’ve always hated the vermatids and never knew what natural predators they had.

      Reply
    • N L says

      December 27, 2019 at 10:40 pm

      Good to know about Bumblebee snails going after vermatid snails. I’ve always hated the vermatids and never knew what natural predators they had.

      Reply
    • Chad Smith says

      December 28, 2019 at 11:46 am

      Very helpful post!

      Reply
    • Mario says

      December 29, 2019 at 7:13 pm

      SNAILS

      Reply
    • owais Noorzad says

      December 29, 2019 at 9:49 pm

      right!

      Reply
    • owais Noorzad says

      December 29, 2019 at 9:52 pm

      what do sanils do?

      Reply
    • David says

      December 30, 2019 at 11:13 am

      I really like the turbo snails

      Reply
    • tarheelborn1982 says

      December 30, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      Merry Christmas

      Reply
    • Nghia Le says

      December 30, 2019 at 6:20 pm

      Merry christmas

      Reply
    • bu.nghia417 says

      December 31, 2019 at 6:39 am

      Happy new year

      Reply
    • bu.nghia417 says

      December 31, 2019 at 6:41 am

      Happy holiday

      Reply
    • ocjake06 says

      December 31, 2019 at 9:49 pm

      Happy holidays

      Reply
    • amos says

      January 1, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      snails cool

      Reply
    • Chris Whalen says

      January 3, 2020 at 2:06 am

      Snails are crazy. Haha

      Reply
    • Kyle says

      January 4, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      Snails are a great way to help keep a tank free of algae and limit detritus

      Reply
  2. Jerry Pearson says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    Arent Bumblebee Snails sometimes hard on corals ?

    Reply
    • Austin beach says

      January 5, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Going to the fish store to employ some snails thanks for the information!!!

      Reply
  3. Asad Khan says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    I have asters snails but the issue is they can’t flip themselves over :/

    Reply
    • Za Fish Guy says

      December 31, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      Hermits killed all my snails.

      Reply
  4. Brian J Vickers says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    I love the info on snails provided!!

    Reply
  5. Alex von Hochtritt says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    That’s a lot more snail info than I started with. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Christopher Gilley says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    Like

    Reply
    • Easton says

      January 2, 2020 at 1:22 am

      Nice, very informative

      Reply
  7. Darren Sung says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:55 pm

    nice variety of snails!

    Reply
    • Regina Delph says

      December 30, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      I can spend all day reading everything about fish and snails and still find stuff I never knew .thank you for doing what you do .

      Reply
  8. blas artiles says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    Happy Holidays!!!

    Reply
  9. Jayda Patterson says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    I currently have Trochus snails in my tank and they do a great job of keeping my glass clean, and they are able to flip themselves right side up if they fall over.

    Reply
  10. Weboh says

    December 23, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  11. Jennifer Lye says

    December 23, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    Why do they die so easily?

    Reply
  12. Ben says

    December 23, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    Bookmark this page

    Reply
  13. Garrett Wingo says

    December 23, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    Very informative!

    Reply
  14. tragikzmd says

    December 23, 2019 at 4:46 pm

    I mainly have turbo snails in my tank and they seem to get the job done.

    Reply
  15. Kristen Maves says

    December 23, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    The bumblebee and trochus are my favorites as well!

    Reply
  16. DANIEL SCHLAGMAN says

    December 23, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    Interesting!

    Reply
  17. Gerot Melo says

    December 23, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    Reply
  18. michael p says

    December 23, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    Trochus Snails are great! Just wish that they would be in stock more!

    Reply
  19. Alexa says

    December 23, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    Happy holidays!

    Reply
  20. Sean Simkins says

    December 23, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    Good to know

    Reply
    • Josh Stevens says

      December 23, 2019 at 6:36 pm

      Can’t go wrong with snails great clean up crew

      Reply
    • Ryan Arterberry says

      December 24, 2019 at 11:04 am

      My go to snails is a mix of trochus, nass, nerite and ceriths

      Reply
  21. Chris Buswell says

    December 23, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    I wish you had more snails in stock!

    Reply
  22. Jarred Tachiera says

    December 23, 2019 at 6:45 pm

    Nassarius

    Reply
  23. Adam Lyndaker says

    December 23, 2019 at 6:49 pm

    It seems diversity would be the best way to cover all your bases

    Reply
  24. Paul Cote says

    December 23, 2019 at 7:02 pm

    Great post

    Reply
  25. Michael Hawco says

    December 23, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    All the snails

    Reply
  26. BRANDON Douglas STICKEL says

    December 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm

    Great information here

    Reply
  27. Dallas Tippie says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    Excellent summary of which snails do what!

    Reply
  28. Dallas Tippie says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:02 pm

    Excellent summary of reef snails and their specialties.

    Reply
  29. Dallas Tippie says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:05 pm

    Excellent snail summary!

    Reply
  30. Joey Gatlin says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:06 pm

    I believe I have had all the above mentioned snails at one time or another my favorite are the nassarius and conch snails.

    Reply
  31. ANTHONY CANDELORA says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:11 pm

    I love turbos!

    Reply
  32. Gary Passwaters says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:23 pm

    Love my astrea

    Reply
  33. Dallas Tippie says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    Excellent summary!

    Reply
    • ssemme says

      December 29, 2019 at 9:48 am

      I just started introducing a few types of emails. Another very informative read!

      Reply
  34. ekersd says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    Remember to buy captive bred! Even the fighting conch is being captive bred!

    Reply
  35. Michael says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    Can never have enough snails……. yes yes you can.

    Reply
  36. Paul Kachirsky says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    I have Astrea Snails, Red Banded Trochus Snails, Nassarius Snails, Cerith Snails, Nerite Snails and some Tiger Conch.

    Reply
  37. Derek Covatch says

    December 23, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    I’ve read this article soo many times to ensure I got the mix of snails for my tank. Great information here.

    Reply
  38. Felix Roeschert says

    December 23, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    Wow! I‘ve been getting the wrong snails all along!

    Reply
  39. Leo Minegishi says

    December 23, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    I’ve had good success with Mexican Turbos, of course my tank is a little “cooler” than some @ about 77-78*.

    Reply
  40. Matt Traylor says

    December 23, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    Tons of misinformation on these guys out there. Seen so many cold water snails in tropical reefs, and that’s sad. Thanks for putting this info together!

    Reply
    • Doffrey says

      December 29, 2019 at 9:24 pm

      I actually just got a snail today, so this was all very helpful

      Reply
  41. Brian Badge says

    December 23, 2019 at 10:40 pm

    I didnt know bumblebee snails eat vermitid snails! That is awesome I need to get some.

    Reply
  42. Jacob T Wright says

    December 23, 2019 at 10:45 pm

    I have to say I have a turbo snail and he is always moving and rating everything but I will say he will bulldoze over everything in his path and that includes corals!

    Reply
  43. connorw88 says

    December 24, 2019 at 12:33 am

    Can’t wait to have an established tank and add some sweet snail.

    Reply
  44. Cole says

    December 24, 2019 at 12:39 am

    I love turbo snails

    Reply
  45. Julianne Morgan says

    December 24, 2019 at 12:42 am

    I have a turbo, nassarius, trocus, fighting conch, and netrite snails. I love all of these but the conch is one of my faves because of their trunk ? and nassarius snails remind me of submarines. I love em.

    Reply
  46. Blade says

    December 24, 2019 at 12:54 am

    Always need more snails

    Reply
  47. Nicholas Nevins says

    December 24, 2019 at 1:09 am

    This solidified my choices for snails

    Reply
  48. Jarron says

    December 24, 2019 at 1:16 am

    Very good to know. I had an algae outbreak and need more cleanup crew

    Reply
  49. jason frames says

    December 24, 2019 at 1:40 am

    This helped me so much with deciding what snails to get for my clean up crew thanks

    Reply
  50. Josha Mitchell says

    December 24, 2019 at 2:52 am

    I run a snail only clean up crew

    Reply
  51. David Heath says

    December 24, 2019 at 4:18 am

    I would love this

    Reply
  52. Kyle hagger says

    December 24, 2019 at 5:53 am

    Snails are a good part of a clean up crew

    Reply
  53. Chris says

    December 24, 2019 at 6:56 am

    Good information.

    Reply
  54. Alan Rowland says

    December 24, 2019 at 7:47 am

    Im here for the free tank lol. I keep nassarius, trochus, cerith, and a conch in my 130g cube. They keep it in line.

    Reply
  55. Christopher Burns says

    December 24, 2019 at 8:16 am

    Goog info

    Reply
  56. David DeMarco says

    December 24, 2019 at 9:15 am

    Trochus snails and nassarius are my favorites

    Reply
  57. steveszczepanowski says

    December 24, 2019 at 9:18 am

    Nassarius Snails Always a favorite for sand because they tend to move a lot more on the sand then the rocks

    Reply
  58. Ashlee Smith says

    December 24, 2019 at 9:50 am

    I think the bumblebee snails. I think they looks super awesome!

    Reply
  59. Catherine says

    December 24, 2019 at 9:56 am

    Snails are awesome!

    Reply
  60. maxbears34 says

    December 24, 2019 at 10:15 am

    Turbos can get pretty big and start knocking stuff over, so I avoid them now. I will now also avoid margarita snails, never knew they needed lower temperatures, good info!

    Reply
  61. Cynthia Sedlacek says

    December 24, 2019 at 10:29 am

    What snails do you really need?

    Reply
  62. Joe car says

    December 24, 2019 at 11:27 am

    Love my snails, my turbos have been helping me with hair algae.

    Reply
  63. Sheila Beach says

    December 24, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    Good info on snails, I can use more snails

    Reply
  64. Keith McMillan says

    December 24, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    Thinking about getting a conch

    Reply
  65. Hasan Sarsour says

    December 24, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    Trochus snails are my favorite.

    Reply
  66. David Woolf says

    December 24, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    Great info!

    Reply
  67. Chris Tezak says

    December 24, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    I definitely have not had the best luck with lfs turbo snails

    Reply
  68. Brad ODonnell says

    December 24, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    Bumblebee

    Reply
  69. GODLY MoTiOnZ says

    December 24, 2019 at 10:06 pm

    A snail just needs a good spiny pufferfish

    Reply
  70. Allen says

    December 24, 2019 at 10:34 pm

    Can never have enough snails

    Reply
  71. Jose Pacheco says

    December 25, 2019 at 3:01 am

    Nice info, thanks

    Reply
  72. Jeremy Rice says

    December 25, 2019 at 5:13 am

    For some reason I can’t seem to keep snails alive…

    Reply
  73. Dalbir Singh says

    December 25, 2019 at 5:45 am

    Good info

    Reply
  74. John Moyles says

    December 25, 2019 at 5:55 am

    Nice

    Reply
  75. Rena Walter says

    December 25, 2019 at 8:35 am

    Thanks for the info!

    Reply
  76. Ryan Smith says

    December 25, 2019 at 9:58 am

    Love it

    Reply
  77. Drew Rollman says

    December 25, 2019 at 9:59 am

    trochus are always a must have. will the bumblebee snails not pray on other snails?

    Reply
  78. sarah edwards says

    December 25, 2019 at 10:01 am

    awesome

    Reply
  79. jose lozano says

    December 25, 2019 at 11:48 am

    Merry Christmas

    Reply
    • Jesus Torres says

      December 28, 2019 at 1:30 pm

      I need some trochus snails.

      Reply
  80. Richard Varone says

    December 25, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    Nerite and Nassarius are my favorites!

    Reply
  81. Shaun Small says

    December 25, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    Snails are the ultimate clean up crew

    Reply
  82. Donald Carney says

    December 25, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    Love good information

    Reply
  83. Jay says

    December 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm

    Always useful to have more info on clean up crews

    Reply
  84. Jeremy carter says

    December 25, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    I need snails

    Reply
  85. Kurtis says

    December 25, 2019 at 5:59 pm

    Here for the win!

    Reply
  86. Tray says

    December 25, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    Nice information

    Reply
  87. Jennifer says

    December 25, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    A great read for anyone who wants or has snails

    Reply
  88. Joshua Wheat says

    December 25, 2019 at 6:47 pm

    I like snails

    Reply
  89. Jeremy Halliburton says

    December 25, 2019 at 9:55 pm

    Interesting info! I just bought my first round of snails.

    Reply
  90. Matthew Semonish says

    December 25, 2019 at 10:21 pm

    !

    Reply
  91. Neil says

    December 26, 2019 at 2:21 am

    Soon i hope I will have some of those for my tank soooon

    Reply
  92. John says

    December 26, 2019 at 4:58 am

    Cool

    Reply
  93. caldea says

    December 26, 2019 at 6:06 am

    Zebra turbos are the best

    Reply
  94. Eric J Homan says

    December 26, 2019 at 7:33 am

    Good article, I’ve already picked what I want on my next order.

    Reply
  95. Ricky Dube says

    December 26, 2019 at 9:08 am

    My fighting conch is the cutest. Highly recommend for anybody who’s looking for a cool invert for their tank

    Reply
  96. Ansu Abraham says

    December 26, 2019 at 10:48 am

    Always need snails.

    Reply
  97. dcallahan56789 says

    December 26, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    TROCHUS SNAILS BY FAR MY FAVORITE. I ALSO HAVE SOME ASTREA BUT NOT A FAN OF THEIR INABILITY TO RIGHT THEMSELVES. SILLY SNAILS. ALWAYS A PAIN WHEN I DON’T WANT TO OUT MY ENTIRE ARM IN THE TANK..

    Reply
    • Brandon Carothers says

      December 29, 2019 at 8:43 am

      Most informative post I’ve read in a while!

      Reply
  98. Casey Whittington says

    December 26, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    I agree a good Cleanup Crew is Vital to a healthy tank. This is one of the best writeups on Snails I’ve seen. Awesome work

    Reply
  99. Steve says

    December 26, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    Conchs!

    Reply
  100. patburns99 says

    December 26, 2019 at 2:53 pm

    Love Trochus snails

    Reply
  101. Nicholas Hagstrom says

    December 26, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    Always need snails thank you for this amazing breakdown

    Reply
  102. Jordan Sims says

    December 26, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    Trochus snails are the best!

    Reply
  103. art says

    December 26, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    love my snails

    Reply
  104. John Demanko (@jmdreef) says

    December 26, 2019 at 10:24 pm

    I always go for a mix, just not in numbers as other wholesaler’s “cleaner packs”. Those tend to be a bit excessive lol

    Reply
  105. Mike Muzzone says

    December 26, 2019 at 10:45 pm

    i have a variety of snails

    Reply
  106. Omar Pardo says

    December 27, 2019 at 12:59 am

    I’ll need to try out the Nasarious Snails next time I’m at my LFS

    Reply
  107. Ravi says

    December 27, 2019 at 10:42 am

    What snails do you really need?

    Reply
  108. Ravi says

    December 27, 2019 at 10:42 am

    What snails do you really need

    Reply
  109. Cheryl Taylor says

    December 27, 2019 at 11:33 am

    A great article to keep for future reference to look back on ! ?

    Reply
  110. dakottah7 says

    December 27, 2019 at 12:29 pm

    Gotta have a good CUC!

    Reply
  111. r.brandon.christopher says

    December 27, 2019 at 12:37 pm

    I love the Trochus snails I got you you guys. They’re huge now! Around 2″

    Reply
  112. Jh says

    December 27, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    Snaillllllls. Amirite?

    Reply
  113. Meghan Mulkerin says

    December 27, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    I’ve had bad luck with turbos getting eaten by my hermit crab.

    Reply
  114. MSCOZZ says

    December 27, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    I didn’t even realize how many different snails there were. This was very educational for me.

    Reply
  115. Robert Donlon says

    December 27, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  116. Finnian Sheehan says

    December 27, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  117. conner stumpf says

    December 27, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    get the right inverts for the right jobs

    Reply
  118. Jorge says

    December 27, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    Very informative

    Reply
  119. Corey Graese says

    December 27, 2019 at 6:08 pm

    Favorite clean up crew member!

    Reply
  120. Robert Paniagua says

    December 27, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    Good read

    Reply
  121. Courtney Hoard says

    December 27, 2019 at 6:53 pm

    Great information, but I’m not a big fan of snails. I’ve had them over take a tank before. But of course I wasn’t as informed as I am now.

    Reply
  122. Jean Pattison says

    December 27, 2019 at 8:30 pm

    You need different snails for different reasons and I believe it is a case by case decision.

    Reply
  123. Michael says

    December 27, 2019 at 8:34 pm

    Thanks.

    Reply
  124. Felix says

    December 27, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    Awesome!

    Reply
  125. Michael Quinones says

    December 27, 2019 at 11:16 pm

    I need to figure out how and why my “turbos” are dying. Water parameters are pristine. Maybe too warm??

    Reply
  126. tmanrogers95 says

    December 27, 2019 at 11:53 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  127. Neal says

    December 28, 2019 at 12:19 am

    can never get enough snails

    Reply
  128. ann.wirey1 says

    December 28, 2019 at 5:06 am

    Great information, however it would have been great to see some photos of each to help identify one from the other. In the beginning of this hobby, I was often sold something other than what I asked for. Until I started diving into clean up crew and doing a lot of research did I find out the truth. I no longer give those lfs my business. Knowledge is power!

    Reply
  129. Tony says

    December 28, 2019 at 7:55 am

    I like to have a variety of snails in my tanks. I always start small, 2-3, of each kind, over time. A common newbie issue is ordering a big reef cleaner pack when they don’t actually have enough for them to eat (after they “fix” whatever problem they were bought for). Much more success buying and increasing slowly.

    Trochus, turbo and Cerith have always been successful in my tank.

    Reply
  130. Sergey Skumatov says

    December 28, 2019 at 8:34 am

    Trochus snails

    Reply
  131. littlemoma1985 says

    December 28, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Good to know info about snails

    Reply
  132. Brian Dolphins says

    December 28, 2019 at 11:13 am

    God Bless.

    Reply
  133. Ashley M says

    December 28, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    Good read

    Reply
  134. Mike Muzzone says

    December 28, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    Use as many differenttypes

    Reply
  135. brandon.costello says

    December 28, 2019 at 3:46 pm

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  136. Echo Rodetsky says

    December 28, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    I love snails. I have mostly cerith, dwarf cerith, trochus and astrea. My dwarf ceriths breed like crazy.

    Reply
  137. Alejandro Rodriguez says

    December 28, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    I have great success with keeping Nerite Snails for algae control. They are great tankmates in the freshwater hobby.

    Reply
  138. Julian says

    December 28, 2019 at 9:58 pm

    Sand sifting snails and glass cleaning snails

    Reply
  139. Courtney says

    December 28, 2019 at 10:36 pm

    Great Info!

    Reply
  140. Edward Raposo says

    December 29, 2019 at 12:48 am

    I completely agree with your comments about margarita snails. It’s awful that they’re sold to people despite clearly being inappropriate for most of the home aquarium applications they’re intended to serve being incompatible!

    Reply
  141. Cody W Pressnell says

    December 29, 2019 at 10:38 am

    Sand Sifters

    Reply
  142. Erik Harrison says

    December 29, 2019 at 10:43 am

    Snails are essential to keeping any reef tank clean!

    Reply
  143. Cory Lakers says

    December 29, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    Interesting

    Reply
  144. Madeline says

    December 29, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    I love the functionality and oddity factor of some of the available snails!

    Reply
  145. Bobby says

    December 29, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    Thanks for the great write up! Always been unsure about what I need.

    Reply
  146. Elcain Chase says

    December 29, 2019 at 7:43 pm

    I have a nerite named Roomba!

    Reply
  147. Bo Heath Kinsland says

    December 29, 2019 at 7:56 pm

    Good to know. I despise cleaning my tanks so i am considering buying several snails. Im glad i found this article.

    Reply
  148. John Jones says

    December 29, 2019 at 7:57 pm

    Great Article, Could have use pictures of each snail though. Overall Great!

    Reply
  149. Chris Roberts says

    December 29, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    i love snails never thought to get them before til the last couple years

    Reply
  150. Cole Froerer says

    December 29, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Wish I would have known this when I first started

    Reply
  151. Cassia Carvalho says

    December 29, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    I still feel the need for all the snails.

    Reply
  152. Doffrey says

    December 29, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    I actually just got a snail today, so this was all very helpful, thank you!

    Reply
  153. Caden says

    December 29, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    This is a really helpful article, clean up crews are so important but can be so confusing.

    Reply
  154. Doffrey says

    December 29, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    I keep mine as pets all on their own, they dont neccisarily exist just for cleaning the tank, I love them just as much as the others

    Reply
  155. Rudy A Garcia says

    December 29, 2019 at 10:26 pm

    So you are saying that I might have to say goodbye to Turbo in the next few months? I am gonna go cry now.

    Reply
  156. Ben Cameron says

    December 29, 2019 at 10:52 pm

    Cool

    Reply
  157. Alex says

    December 29, 2019 at 10:59 pm

    Margarita snails seem cool lol!

    Reply
  158. Jaime Quintanilla says

    December 29, 2019 at 11:06 pm

    My lfs told me turbos where the way to go and they died a month later

    Reply
  159. Ashton says

    December 30, 2019 at 12:21 am

    Great information about the snails

    Reply
  160. Anthony Sansone says

    December 30, 2019 at 1:00 am

    Snailed it!

    Reply
  161. Mahamudul Hasan says

    December 30, 2019 at 1:39 am

    turbo

    Reply
  162. Patrick Stephens says

    December 30, 2019 at 6:04 am

    Happy holidays and thank you for the great info!

    Reply
  163. Tyler Calhoun says

    December 30, 2019 at 6:19 am

    Trochus and Turbo snails!

    Reply
  164. gdagod24 says

    December 30, 2019 at 7:52 am

    WOW. Had to bookmark this one.

    Reply
  165. Carrie Charles says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:05 am

    I have been searching for ann article like this for who knows how long and finally I have some more knowledge:)

    Reply
  166. Steve S says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:36 am

    nice article.

    Reply
  167. Brent Grandidier says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:51 am

    Great article!

    Reply
  168. Greg says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:57 am

    I have trochus nassarius turbos and bumble bees

    Reply
  169. David mueller says

    December 30, 2019 at 9:12 am

    My favorite snail are the nassarius snails

    Reply
  170. Tristan Smith says

    December 30, 2019 at 9:14 am

    Interesting read.

    Reply
  171. Sam says

    December 30, 2019 at 9:22 am

    Definitely something to keep in mind, for the best snail to use.

    Reply
  172. doug perry says

    December 30, 2019 at 9:35 am

    Astrea snails!!! ?

    Reply
  173. OG says

    December 30, 2019 at 10:19 am

    Turbo snail like the turbo in my car!

    Reply
  174. reapersalsa says

    December 30, 2019 at 10:32 am

    I want the turbo snail lol

    Reply
  175. aaron says

    December 30, 2019 at 11:06 am

    There was some info I didnt know about some of these snails thank you

    Reply
  176. Erick Blais says

    December 30, 2019 at 11:47 am

    Good read on bumblebee snails. Gonna have to get some

    Reply
  177. Tian Sorg says

    December 30, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    Glory be!!! So much info! Thanks!!

    Reply
  178. Eivind Parnas Schage says

    December 30, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    Happy holidays

    Reply
  179. Justin Bishop says

    December 30, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    bookmark for sure!

    Reply
  180. James walker says

    December 30, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    So many variations in species hard to keep beneficial ones

    Reply
  181. Nadia Mohandessi says

    December 30, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    Trochus for the win!

    Reply
  182. Barry Sylvia says

    December 30, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    Great variety and info!

    Reply
  183. Jeremy Lombardo says

    December 30, 2019 at 3:45 pm

    Happy holidays

    Reply
  184. Eivind Parnas Schage says

    December 30, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    Nice post!

    Reply
  185. Cammey lol says

    December 30, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    all snails are needed in good reef

    Reply
  186. Krystal Whittington says

    December 30, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    Very interesting info the way you have it laid out. We just added some new Mexican Turbo Snails over the holidays

    Reply
  187. kellymhansen says

    December 30, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    Snails make it fun

    Reply
  188. Daniel says

    December 30, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    This was very helpful for me

    Reply
    • Daniel says

      December 30, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      Very helpful

      Reply
  189. Bethany Souza says

    December 30, 2019 at 5:22 pm

    Happy holidays

    Reply
  190. Scott Busche says

    December 30, 2019 at 5:26 pm

    Happy Holidays

    Reply
  191. Matt Blefeld says

    December 30, 2019 at 5:51 pm

    Good read

    Reply
  192. bad72nova says

    December 30, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    Not sure about the margarita info, I have a few that are many years old and breed in my tank. My trochus also don’t right themselves if they fall without having a rock or tank wall to grab onto. The rest is good info.

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  193. Salvador says

    December 30, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    Now I know what snails I need #snailedit lol

    Reply
  194. Jonah Schwarz says

    December 30, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    Lettuce

    Reply
  195. Melanie Tavarez says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    Never knew there were so many options of snails 🙂 great reads

    Reply
  196. Melanie Tavarez says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:02 pm

    good to know

    Reply
  197. Max Humbach says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:06 pm

    Awesome article. I love snails best part of my CUC and reef safe!

    Reply
  198. Melanie Tavarez says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:07 pm

    Awesome!

    Reply
  199. samuelwalker1996 says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:08 pm

    I had no idea that margarita snails needed the cooler temps!

    Reply
  200. liesle_memmott says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    I enjoy a variety in my aquariums of snails. My astrea’s seem to die off (even though I turn them over when they fall), my margaritas even bred giving me about 10 extras I didn’t buy. They seem to thrive in my systems
    I am sure I have at least 2-4 of each one above!

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  201. Melanie Tavarez says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    Anyone else love snails?

    Reply
  202. Rachael McConnell says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    Happy holidays!

    Reply
  203. Alice Lewellen says

    December 30, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    I love snails!

    Reply
  204. Marla says

    December 30, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    Good to know!

    Reply
  205. t.joudi says

    December 30, 2019 at 10:10 pm

    How many fighting conchs do you recommend per tank?

    Reply
  206. Jen says

    December 30, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    Really great snail info.

    Reply
  207. Tom says

    December 30, 2019 at 11:08 pm

    Margarita snails are my fav. Thank you for the information.

    Reply
  208. Mike Mijarez says

    December 30, 2019 at 11:35 pm

    Love Mexican turbo snails!

    Reply
  209. Amber V says

    December 31, 2019 at 4:51 am

    Good post

    Reply
  210. Dustin says

    December 31, 2019 at 5:53 am

    Bye Crabs, snails are all I need! Trochus FTW

    Reply
  211. Terry Alcott says

    December 31, 2019 at 6:28 am

    Fantastic!

    Reply
  212. Adam Gilbert says

    December 31, 2019 at 7:36 am

    Happy holidays!!

    Reply
  213. John Louis says

    December 31, 2019 at 8:47 am

    I Love those trochus snails, you really don’t need anything else.

    Reply
  214. Kale says

    December 31, 2019 at 9:01 am

    Thank you for the great info. Bookmarked for future reference.

    Reply
  215. Kale says

    December 31, 2019 at 9:01 am

    Thank you for the great info. Bookmarked

    Reply
  216. Kale says

    December 31, 2019 at 9:43 am

    Yay snails!! Happy holidays!

    Reply
  217. Caleigh says

    December 31, 2019 at 9:44 am

    Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  218. Caleigh says

    December 31, 2019 at 9:46 am

    Happy Holidays!!

    Reply
  219. Caleigh says

    December 31, 2019 at 9:53 am

    Snailled itt

    Reply
  220. Cameron Williams says

    December 31, 2019 at 9:57 am

    Interesting

    Reply
  221. jennifershea says

    December 31, 2019 at 10:16 am

    I got an assortment of snails, so far so good!

    Reply
  222. Karie Mabus says

    December 31, 2019 at 10:53 am

    A great read for anyone who has or wants snails!

    Reply
  223. Michael Gionta says

    December 31, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    very informative

    Reply
  224. Mike says

    December 31, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Nice write up. I stick with trochus, ceriths, and nassarius

    Reply
  225. paul pomeroy says

    December 31, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    Happy Holidays

    Reply
  226. Kim Eberhart says

    December 31, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    Great article. Very useful as I begin to stock my tank with a cleanup crew. A couple more days and I can start putting snails in!

    Reply
  227. leyerin31 says

    December 31, 2019 at 3:55 pm

    This was very helpful. I was getting overwhelmed with all the different kinds of snails and which ones to choose. This has helped me a lot.

    Reply
  228. Cassie schmick says

    December 31, 2019 at 6:01 pm

    I love snails. I think watching them clean the glass is so cute haha

    Reply
  229. kris_jns123 says

    December 31, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    Awesome

    Reply
  230. Kale says

    December 31, 2019 at 11:19 pm

    Happy holidays

    Reply
  231. Luis Cosme says

    January 1, 2020 at 7:00 am

    I used turbo snails … thanks for great info !!!

    Reply
  232. Reuben gunderson says

    January 1, 2020 at 11:23 am

    Happy holidays

    Reply
  233. Eric Rosnick says

    January 1, 2020 at 11:41 am

    Great information, just getting started in saltwater

    Reply
  234. Alisa Tejeda says

    January 1, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    being able to recreate a piece of the ocean is unbelievable

    Reply
  235. Tina R Rice says

    January 1, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    Snails…i love the variety. More deaigns on shells are great.

    Reply
  236. Tina R Rice says

    January 1, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    Snails…i love the variety. More deaigns on shells are great.

    Reply
  237. Tami Rose says

    January 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    Love my snails!

    Reply
  238. Michael says

    January 1, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    Thanks for helping me pick out snails!

    Reply
  239. bylerbc says

    January 1, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    I wish you guys had more snails in stock!

    Reply
  240. Eliane says

    January 1, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    Really useful article

    Reply
  241. Peyton Howington says

    January 1, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    Really informative! Looks like I need more snails.

    Reply
  242. chereecarter says

    January 1, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    One of the better snail articles I’ve seen. So glad to see trochus snails get their due. They are far and away my favorite snail (for above bed cleaning, of course). =)

    Reply
  243. tiffanymeyer1987 says

    January 1, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    These guys are so cool!

    Reply
  244. Eric Dickey says

    January 1, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  245. Martin says

    January 1, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    Cool

    Reply
  246. Lizeth Lara says

    January 1, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    Good luck everyone

    Reply
  247. Edgar Alvarez says

    January 1, 2020 at 9:36 pm

    It’s hard to pick a snail that’s hardy but that won’t mess up your tank.

    Reply
  248. Victoria Brewer says

    January 1, 2020 at 10:59 pm

    I always check for different snails at the lfs so I can have a variety

    Reply
  249. Felix says

    January 2, 2020 at 12:25 am

    Nice

    Reply
  250. Nicholas Steele says

    January 2, 2020 at 2:19 am

    I’m just starting to add CUC to my Nuvo 20 and this helped me decide on some!

    Reply
  251. chris peters says

    January 2, 2020 at 3:52 am

    Only snails that can right themselves up can gain access to my tank. Borrowers are also welcome.

    Reply
  252. Waiz says

    January 2, 2020 at 6:00 am

    i got turbo snails but definately need more

    Reply
  253. CTR says

    January 2, 2020 at 7:54 am

    Happy Holidays! I need to get some different snails in my tank

    Reply
  254. ainarm says

    January 2, 2020 at 8:15 am

    Turbos are amazing bulldozers. They have knocked so much stuff over.

    Reply
  255. neill0027 says

    January 2, 2020 at 9:07 am

    Good info

    Reply
  256. Paul Marvin says

    January 2, 2020 at 10:44 am

    Nitrate snails are my favorite

    Reply
  257. Elizabeth Mack says

    January 2, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    Never thought about snails much. Great read to learn more. Loving these post to help educate me.

    Reply
  258. Nicole says

    January 2, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    My friend is obsessed with breeding her snails. Very cool hobby to have.

    Reply
  259. Dennis Bresnahan says

    January 2, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    Merry Christmas ??

    Reply
  260. AFM32607 says

    January 2, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    Trochus snails are the best followed by cerith, both can tip themselves upright, which is huge if you’re a snail.

    Reply
  261. shackelford.jim says

    January 2, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    I love my bumblebee smells. They make a great cleaning crew!

    Reply
  262. shackelford.jim says

    January 2, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    I love my bumblebee smells. They make a great cleaning crew!

    Reply
  263. Craig Wood says

    January 2, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    Very informative

    Reply
  264. Brockton Birky says

    January 2, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    Love this blog post!

    Reply
  265. Zack Ford says

    January 2, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    Awesome

    Reply
  266. stylewriter874 says

    January 2, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    Bubblebees are number one for me!

    Reply
  267. Randall Clawson says

    January 2, 2020 at 4:46 pm

    Valuable information, learned alot.

    Reply
  268. Melanie says

    January 2, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    Very informative and helpful!

    Reply
  269. hwarrenfeltz says

    January 2, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    amen

    Reply
  270. Gracie Scott says

    January 2, 2020 at 7:43 pm

    snails need extra shells

    Reply
  271. Jason Blair says

    January 2, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    Snails! Who knew?

    Reply
  272. Dan Melton says

    January 2, 2020 at 10:54 pm

    Great Info!!!! ill have to bookmark this to keep referencing over time!

    Reply
  273. Ana Anderson says

    January 2, 2020 at 11:21 pm

    Snails!

    Reply
  274. Kaity says

    January 2, 2020 at 11:53 pm

    Interesting read about all these snails!! I had to look a few up just so I referenced what they actually looked like. Happy 2020 everyone!!

    Reply
  275. Anthony says

    January 3, 2020 at 7:34 am

    Snails are good ???

    Reply
  276. Darrell Wheelis says

    January 3, 2020 at 8:38 am

    Thanks for the info

    Reply
  277. megan_kim says

    January 3, 2020 at 8:41 am

    CUC is super important

    Reply
  278. James Fields says

    January 3, 2020 at 9:05 am

    Cool

    Reply
  279. Jesse Richardson says

    January 3, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    What snails do you really need?

    Reply
  280. Chaz Henrich says

    January 3, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    Useful info

    Reply
  281. Jesse Richardson says

    January 3, 2020 at 12:39 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  282. Cole Goracke says

    January 3, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    What do you feel are the best breeding species?

    Reply
  283. Charles Brooks says

    January 3, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    Great info. Need to get some bumblebee.

    Reply
  284. saan1wu4 says

    January 3, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    great summary. Snails are a very important part of salt water tanks but beginners don’t always know enough about them

    Reply
  285. Jonathan Dahl says

    January 3, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    Snails make up the majority of my CUC. The vermatid snail makes up the majority of my pests also. Lol

    Reply
  286. pinckark11 says

    January 4, 2020 at 1:35 am

    The Bumblebee and Conchs are my favorites. Thank you for the informative article!

    Reply
  287. Paul Brown says

    January 4, 2020 at 7:22 am

    Time to order my cleanup crew

    Reply
  288. sherrya62 says

    January 4, 2020 at 7:29 am

    My favorite is the turbos

    Reply
  289. bri.dahlberg says

    January 4, 2020 at 10:10 am

    Snails!

    Reply
  290. kathy pease says

    January 4, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    very informative blog post

    Reply
  291. josephine bylsma says

    January 4, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    Snails are awesome, always useful to have in an aquarium!

    Reply
  292. Chica says

    January 4, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    Texans

    Reply
  293. abby baker says

    January 4, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    cool

    Reply
  294. Sharp says

    January 4, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    Great Info!

    Reply
  295. Sharalyn Anderson says

    January 4, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    Fighting Conchs are so funny. Our favorite is the strawberry one.

    Reply
  296. Sharp says

    January 4, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    Very cool!

    Reply
  297. Chad says

    January 4, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    A tank is only as good as it clean up crew

    Reply
  298. Kameron H says

    January 5, 2020 at 1:16 am

    I currently home 3 little turbos that seem to love life in my tank! They’ve fallen a couple times here and there but overall seem to be getting around alright! I definitely would want to add some trochus snails and a fighting conch or two if I ever get to upgrade my tank. I love how goofy the conches look as they drag themselves around and flip themselves back over if they’ll rolled over to the wrong side. Adorable!

    Reply
  299. bobbyoshi says

    January 5, 2020 at 8:41 am

    Merry christmas and happy new year

    Reply
  300. Julian Pillans says

    January 5, 2020 at 9:17 am

    Good snail collections isn’t always the easiest to find locally, but is needed!

    Reply
  301. oscar101802 says

    January 5, 2020 at 9:54 am

    A have this guys Nassarius truchos turbos

    Reply
  302. Amber Kolb says

    January 5, 2020 at 11:09 am

    We have had so many snails in our tanks over the years, but I had no idea about all the things they can do for a tank. Really cool!

    Reply
  303. Christopher Gomez says

    January 5, 2020 at 11:40 am

    Very cool

    Reply
  304. Tonya Tipton says

    January 5, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    I never knew there was this many snails you could choose from.

    Reply
  305. art says

    January 5, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    cool

    Reply
  306. Judi A Mitzel says

    January 5, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    I want to add a couple bumblebee and cerith snails to round out my cuc soon!

    Reply
  307. Brit Litwin says

    January 5, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    Good info

    Reply
  308. jessemichaelelliott says

    January 5, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    A snail a day keeps the algae away =P

    Reply
  309. Bryan Tisdale says

    January 5, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    Trochus and turbo all day. . .

    Reply
  310. Hunter says

    January 5, 2020 at 7:26 pm

    Nice!

    Reply
  311. robert says

    January 5, 2020 at 9:35 pm

    Great info guys!

    Reply

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