Snails at Lucky 97 Market

Myanth · #1 02-17-2006, 06:41 PM

Hey all, I was in Lucky 97 Market yesterday to get some Nori and found that they had a whole bunch of live snails. They have a grey shell and black foot. I am pretty sure they were in salt water as it looked like the overflow from the crab tanks was feeding their tank. Just wondering if anyone knows what they are and if they're good/bad indifferent. Was thinking of getting a few for my sump and see what they do. I have seen similar looking snails in tanks but usually FOWLR tanks. I have a few hermits in shells that look identical.

Figured I would ask.

Mike

P.S. great place for nori, frozen gobies, minnows, etc.

TheReefGeek · #2 02-17-2006, 06:46 PM

If you get any, post some pics, maybe someone can identify them.

kuatto · #3 02-18-2006, 01:51 AM

A couple of us tried those snails and they didn't last.The trouble is that our reef tank temps are too high for these guys,they need colder temps.They ended up as food for the hermits.

kari · #4 02-18-2006, 02:07 AM

aha , fell for that one aswell already. The snails are a no go.

kuatto · #5 02-18-2006, 02:11 AM

Too bad,they are real cheap,only paid a couple bucks for a bag full

Myanth · #6 02-18-2006, 06:20 AM

Maybe get some and boil em up. Escargot with hermit homes au gratis. (or is that "with cheese"?) au gratuis...? Whatever.

... Free ...

Thanks for the info.

Mike