Pyramid snail?

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  1. kss2801

    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    Hey,
    I found this guy in my tank tonight. It is very small just a couple mm and kinda cream coloured. Is a pyramid snail. I'm thinking about getting a clam soon. I have never had one in the tank before though.

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  2. ghut300zx

    ghut300zx Skunk Shrimp

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    why isnt he in water?
     
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    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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  4. kss2801

    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    Took him out to get a good pic. I saw 3 more, so if they are pyramid snails they will have to go anyway.
     
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    It does not really look like a pyramid to me, but I would wait for member pagojoe to chime in.
     
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  6. kss2801

    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    That link was very helpful. After reading through it I don't think these are pyramid snails. They were on the glass and didn't seem to be bothering my other snails.
    Thanks . k+

    I agree with that now. Thank you for the reassurance. k+
    I will pm him.
     
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  7. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Yeah, I know that particular snail. I've found lots of them in clean white sand around coral slabs. It's a rissoid, not a pyramidellid. I wish they were all that easy lol.

    Cheers,



    Don
     
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  8. kss2801

    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    Thanks for putting my mind at ease.
    Maybe it was my great picture taking skills. LOL
     
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  9. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Phew!! You must be relieved!

    And yes, your pictures were quite clear!!
     
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    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    Yes, I am. Extremely.
    I've been planning getting a clam soon, so it would have really sucked having pyramid snails.

    Thanks, I was quite surprised by them.
     
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