Snails flipping over question

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  1. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    Hello
    I got 200 snails, can these snails flip themselves over?

     Dwarf Cerith



    Florida Cerith



    Nassarius Vibex



    Nerite Snails (Large)



    Nerite Snails (Small - Medium)
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    Bloodkip, Oct 20, 2010
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  2. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    All of mine do. I got them from John also.
     
    ReefBruh, Oct 20, 2010
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  3. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    Thanks, was worried there for a second.
     
    Bloodkip, Oct 20, 2010
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  4. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Yeah,i think it's the astria(sp?)snail that has the most trouble righting it's self.All of yours can.
     
    grinder37, Oct 20, 2010
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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  6. Indiana Boy

    Indiana Boy Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I have trouble with astrea snails not being able to right themselves. I have to flip mine if I see them turned over, if not my hermits get to them.
     
    Indiana Boy, Oct 20, 2010
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  7. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    I don't think John sells snails that can't self right does he?

    All of the ones you mentioned can flip themselves anyway.
     
    stepho, Oct 20, 2010
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  8. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Mine have to wait until nightfall to flip since I have a wrasse that will try and eat them if their foot is exposed, but yes, they are physically able.
     
    blackraven1425, Oct 20, 2010
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  9. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    IMO i would not get nerite snails unless you want your tank covered in white dots. one is enough to cover all my glass (8 gal ) in about 2 days

    edit: the white dots are eggs that DO NOT hatch in a saltwater system
     
    Va Reef, Oct 21, 2010
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  10. dcgray125

    dcgray125 Plankton

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    who's John and how can I get some snails from him?
    thanks
     
    dcgray125, Oct 23, 2010
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