Turbo Snail Milking?????

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  1. Strickland_673

    Strickland_673 Fire Shrimp

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    Hey guys/gals,
    I was watching my tank today, and noticed that one of my turbo snails, was putting a milky white substance into the water?? has anyone else seen this or know what it is
    ????

    Mike
     
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  2. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    yes mine do that broadcast spawning

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  3. Strickland_673

    Strickland_673 Fire Shrimp

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    Broadcast spawning eh? do they actually reproduce or is this just a natural instinct?
     
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  4. Strickland_673

    Strickland_673 Fire Shrimp

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    Here's A pic of IT!!!

    This is what he was doing today!
     

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  5. NU-2reef

    NU-2reef Montipora Digitata

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    He seems to be trying to fertilize. i dunno what...
     
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  6. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    I think he will only release sperm is he detects egg's are in the tank, not sure any longer - been a number of years. Do a search on turbo snail propagation or reproduction and you will get your answer. In the least I think you can take it as a sign of a healthy tank.
     
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  7. APC

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    if nothing else...cool picture!
     
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  8. inwall75

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    Because turbo's go through a planktonic stage, it is actually highly unlikely that you'll get any babies. But at a minimum, you got some coral food.
     
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  9. Crimson Ghost

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    I'd find it unlikely that 100% would be consumed during this stage, but I guess you never know.
     
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  10. Strickland_673

    Strickland_673 Fire Shrimp

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    Hey guys,
    Quick update. Looked at my tank this morning and There's little white pockets of eggs all over my glass, must be like 30 white dots, and inside each one you can like 15 - 20 eggs......???

    Mike
     
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