whats this coming out of snail?!

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  1. 1fishyguy

    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    These guys come out from sandbed at night but noticed this crazy trail of something this guy has coming out of him!! Any ideas? ?trying to get a pic up
     
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  3. Jgut3

    Jgut3 Fire Worm

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    Line of small spheres all clumped together? The snail a cerith? Prolly eggs is my bet.
     
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    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Pics still won't work.. Its squigily and clear stuck on glass snail is in a long pointy shell. Usually stays under sand..
     
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    Jgut3 Fire Worm

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    Yep def eggs. Look like this?
     

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    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Sure does! Should i leave em? Will fish eat them?
     
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    Jgut3 Fire Worm

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    Yeah I always leave mine. Never seen my fish eat the eggs there self. As for hatching to make new snails it's very doubtful. I've never had any make it to a point you could see them. Once they turn to larva they are ate by fish, inverts and filtered/skimmed out. I'm sure they make a healthy snack for your tank though.
     
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  9. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    Best scrape them off, throw them in a pan, cook lightly and add cheese and a few dashes of Red Hot.
    mmmm eggs.... might as well reap the benefits of your tank
     
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    Jgut3 Fire Worm

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    Lol idk if I'd take that advice. Haha.