bumblebee snails

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by DrewGritz, Mar 24, 2009.

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  1. DrewGritz

    DrewGritz Flamingo Tongue

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    I hear these are not reef safe, have any of you had luck with these in your tanks with coral in it?

    thanks!
     
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  3. rogerstammy

    rogerstammy Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have two and they are hidden in rocks 90% of the time. I haven't seen them on any of my corals. Perhaps I am lucky??
     
  4. lisafromnochas

    lisafromnochas Fire Worm

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    we have 5 and have no problems whatsoever! pretty snails!
     
  5. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    They are carnivores and don't really add anything to a cleanup crew, but they won't eat corals. They should mainly feed on small worms and vermetid snails, but may eat other tiny animals as well.

    Cheers,



    Don
     
  6. Cat4wisson

    Cat4wisson Feather Duster

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    I've had 5 in my tank for 6 months or so without any issues, like rogerstammy said they hide in the rockwork most of the time.

    Cat4wisson
     
  7. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    no issues here either and had them for 3 months