Snails for clean up algea/rock?

longreef · #1 07/09/2006, 08:33 PM

I have 50 gallon. I would like for your input what type of snails (and how many) are best for cleaning algea on Substrait and LR?

thanks,

xtrstangx · #2 07/09/2006, 08:35 PM

10-15 Cerith
2-3 Turbo
20 Nassarius (if they are the 1/2" kind)

dark8nge1 · #3 07/10/2006, 02:21 PM

I love mexican turbos, they clean everything from the rock to the sand. I think trochus are a close second. Probably good to have a variety though

Serioussnaps · #4 07/10/2006, 04:06 PM

40 snails is overkill...cut it in half or even more

longreef · #5 07/10/2006, 05:36 PM

Thanks for all the responses,

I am thinking about 25 nasaurius
about 3 to 4 turbo.
I have atleast 5 to 6 hermit already and chances are they going to kill the snail?

How big can the Turbo snail be?

xtrstangx · #6 07/10/2006, 09:46 PM

Most of my Turbo snails die at 1.5-2" diameter.