Periwinkles snails???

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  1. Scoffer

    Scoffer Banned

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    anyone ever heard/used any Periwinkle snails? and are they good for cleanup crew?
    Where I live there must be thousands of what I have guessed to be Periwinkles snails. They've actually done a terrific job in my OT tank....

    any info/opinions would be appreciated.

    I have found a place that seals them, and maybe that makes them ok?

    any ideas?

    Scoffer
     
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  2. coral reefer

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    Are they like Limpets or Chitons?
    Chitons are algae eaters and reef safe while Limpets are not to be trusted with corals.
     
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  3. Scoffer

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    I can not find anything that describes a Periwinkle as either of those. All the internet info just says : These are algea eaters and do well in aquariums."

    but they never says reef, or coral...they haven't got on any of my corals yet at all....but are doing a great job on the glass and all...

    I'm going to believe these guys are ok. Until I found out otherwise :)

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