Snails That Can Right Themselves?

Key Of David · 12-26-2005, 12:02 AM

I was wondering which snails are the snails that can right themselves when they flip upside down?

It would be nice to know which of these are sand stirrers, detritivores, and algae eaters....but not necessary.

***zhenya*** · 12-26-2005, 11:18 AM

Here's all you want to know about snails...

Part I
Part II
Part III

**Poseidon** · 12-26-2005, 12:19 PM

THose are excellent links Gene! I am was just thinking I need to get some more snails too. This time I will stay away from the ever popular Astraea, and see if I can find some cowries instead. I like the sound of "money cowrie" maybe it will bring home some of its namesake!

Key Of David · 12-26-2005, 11:01 PM

Yes those are excellent links thanks a bunch!!

I think I may be in the mood for a Margarita!

***Reefland*** · 12-26-2005, 11:06 PM

If I may:
http://www.reefland.com/rho/0305/medprod3.php

Key Of David · 12-27-2005, 11:25 PM

Thanks for the great link Scott!

romunov · 01-01-2006, 06:47 AM

Ironically, the most successful introduced snails in my tank are Astraea. They rarely fall off the glass and are excellent diatom eaters.

greenbean36191 · 01-01-2006, 12:03 PM

Yours probably aren't coming from Cali and Mexico though.

***Reefland*** · 01-01-2006, 02:06 PM

Hi greenbean36191,

I agree with romunov here, I have lots of Astraea snails and never have to go in and "help them up". Probably one of the best snails to have and are readily available.

greenbean36191 · 01-01-2006, 07:10 PM

The Caribbean species tend to be a lot better in that regard than what most places sell which are collected from the west coast. When you're looking for Astraea, look for those specifically sold as being from FL or the Caribbean. If you have a BB tank it's not really a problem as far as being able to right themselves goes, but the west coast Astraea come from cooler water too.

***Reefland*** · 01-01-2006, 07:40 PM

Maybe that is why we don't have the problem, we run a 75 gallon BB tank. We also have some Turbo's and some Cerith's (from when we have a DSB) and all do well.

romunov · 01-02-2006, 01:33 PM

It's probably different here. Have no idea how much stuff comes from the Carribean. There are a few whole sellers in Germany and it goes from there... Kinda like LA.
Very few stores carry Nassarius or ceriths... I'm still unable to locate a seller in Europe that sells fighting conches. Had a bunch of trouble to get a cucumber.

BubbaWPB · 01-02-2006, 02:09 PM

I'm having a hard time finding fighting conches, too... and they are native to the local waters....

**charlie** · 01-02-2006, 02:25 PM

I believe Reeftopia sells fighting conchs.

12-26-2005, 12:02 AM	#1
Key Of David Tenant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 66	Snails That Can Right Themselves? I was wondering which snails are the snails that can right themselves when they flip upside down? It would be nice to know which of these are sand stirrers, detritivores, and algae eaters....but not necessary.

12-26-2005, 11:18 AM	#2
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,836	Here's all you want to know about snails... Part I Part II Part III __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

12-26-2005, 12:19 PM	#3
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,487	THose are excellent links Gene! I am was just thinking I need to get some more snails too. This time I will stay away from the ever popular Astraea, and see if I can find some cowries instead. I like the sound of "money cowrie" maybe it will bring home some of its namesake! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

12-26-2005, 11:06 PM	#5
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,135	If I may: http://www.reefland.com/rho/0305/medprod3.php __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

01-01-2006, 12:03 PM	#8
greenbean36191 Citizen Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Auburn/Huntsville, AL Posts: 239	Yours probably aren't coming from Cali and Mexico though. __________________ If you can't change the world, change history- TRT

12-26-2005, 11:01 PM	#4
Key Of David Tenant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 66	Yes those are excellent links thanks a bunch!! I think I may be in the mood for a Margarita!

12-27-2005, 11:25 PM	#6
Key Of David Tenant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 66	Thanks for the great link Scott!

01-01-2006, 06:47 AM	#7
romunov Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Slovenia Posts: 111	Ironically, the most successful introduced snails in my tank are Astraea. They rarely fall off the glass and are excellent diatom eaters.

01-01-2006, 02:06 PM	#9
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,135	Hi greenbean36191, I agree with romunov here, I have lots of Astraea snails and never have to go in and "help them up". Probably one of the best snails to have and are readily available. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

01-01-2006, 07:10 PM	#10
greenbean36191 Citizen Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Auburn/Huntsville, AL Posts: 239	The Caribbean species tend to be a lot better in that regard than what most places sell which are collected from the west coast. When you're looking for Astraea, look for those specifically sold as being from FL or the Caribbean. If you have a BB tank it's not really a problem as far as being able to right themselves goes, but the west coast Astraea come from cooler water too. __________________ If you can't change the world, change history- TRT

01-01-2006, 07:40 PM	#11
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,135	Maybe that is why we don't have the problem, we run a 75 gallon BB tank. We also have some Turbo's and some Cerith's (from when we have a DSB) and all do well. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

01-02-2006, 01:33 PM	#12
romunov Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Slovenia Posts: 111	It's probably different here. Have no idea how much stuff comes from the Carribean. There are a few whole sellers in Germany and it goes from there... Kinda like LA. Very few stores carry Nassarius or ceriths... I'm still unable to locate a seller in Europe that sells fighting conches. Had a bunch of trouble to get a cucumber.

01-02-2006, 02:09 PM	#13
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	I'm having a hard time finding fighting conches, too... and they are native to the local waters.... __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

01-02-2006, 02:25 PM	#14
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,230	I believe Reeftopia sells fighting conchs. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

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