I need help!!!! I just noticed tonight some little critters crawling all over my LR. They look like really tiny nassarius snails. They are white/transparent, cone, shaped shells and are the size of a small grain of rice. Not sure what they are. I have both nassarius and astreas in the tank. I would include a pic, but I can't get close enough to get a clear pic of the things. Anyone know what these could possibly be?????
Very interesting subject once you look into it. These snails sound like quite a problem. I did read that a Canary, 6-line, or Leopard Wrasse will help keep these guys in check. Some say yes and others no. If you do have a clam I would be on the lookout for Nudis as well. Good luck with these guys. Sounds like manual removal is your best defense. If you are seeing them on the rockwork try sucking them up with a small siphon hose or turkey baster. Keep after them. There are plenty of pics on the net of these pest snails.
Thanks for all of the info. Very helpfull. I believe they are the pyramidellid snails. I keep reading that the six line wrasse is the best to help combat these things. I will let everyone know. I am getting one this week. Thanks again for all your help. . . . . BTW Luckily I don't have any clams yet.
Nassarius Snails?????
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