Mexican Turbo Snails
 

I have been battling some red cotton algae for a little while.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=30931

After some help identifying it I found this article on RC:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...e&pagenumber=1

It seems that people have had success handling this algae with Mexican Turbo Snails. Does anyone know if the Turbo Snails sold locally are the Mexican variety? I will be calling the LFS tomorrow, just wondering if anyone had any insight.

Thanks,
Scott.

I think (and don't quote me on this) that Ocean Aquatics had some the last time I was there. I think the red banded turbos eat that stuff as well.

You are correct only the Mexican Variety of Turbo Snails mow that stuff down. Chances are the ones at the LFS are the Mexican variety but best make sure by asking. :wink:

I think I have double posted, but...

I have called J&L, OA and other LFS here and they all say the Turbo Snails they carry are not the variety that will eat this stuff. Does anybody know where I can get them here? Failing that, where else could I get them?

Thanks,
Scott.

I have the mexican turbos available.
However, unfortunately I am in Edmonton.
Not sure who in BC has them.
Neal

Jl
 

I just picked up a mexican turbo from JL's 5 days ago. Double check with them

try reef addictions paul has a bunch of snails in there...or hidden reef...

Kris

I bought mine from J&L's when I had the problem.. I just called and asked if they were the mexican type.

Steve

I was at J & L on Thursday and they said the Turbos they bring in will not eat the stuff I identified. Does anybody know the Latin name for the correct Mexican Turbos?

Thanks,
Scott

Picked some up at OA and will let you know how they work out.