Baby snails in my tank?

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  1. MrAnderson

    MrAnderson Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I believe them to be nerite snails. See pics of eggs and snails attached. Never had any hatch before, but there are always eggs.
     

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  2. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Google collonista snails, that's likely what they are, full grown. The eggs in the 2nd pic are Florida cerith snail eggs.
     
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  3. MrAnderson

    MrAnderson Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thank you for your help and insight!
     
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  4. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    You're welcome!
     
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