HEEELLLLLPP - Pyramid Snails

aquatechy · #1 10-04-2012, 06:40 AM

Hey Canreef,

I recently noticed one of my clams receded into its shell. I came home this evening to find it almost gone, and pyramid snails on my tank's glass. oomg!!!!111one111!!! I am in complete shock right now, I've never had to deal with this. How do I protect my remaining two clams?

And how do I deal with these pyramid snails? Is there anything I can add to my tank, like a particular fish, invertebrate, or a chemical? Please help!

Northernseacorals · #2 10-04-2012, 07:05 AM

I believe a some wrasse's will pick at Pyramid Snails; someone correct me if I'm wrong

(however the snails are nocturnal fish might not work so well)

Give this article a quick look over, it might help you out mate
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-02/nftt/index.php

Aquattro · #3 10-04-2012, 01:39 PM

Do you see them on the calm itself? I've never actually seen them on the glass, so maybe it's a different snail?

Proteus · #4 10-04-2012, 01:55 PM

Melanarous wrasse will help

mr.wilson · #5 10-04-2012, 02:51 PM

Sixline wrasse are the standard cure, but I have never knowingly had pyramid snails.

michika · #6 10-04-2012, 05:42 PM

Sixline, and I believe you can google for a micron rating to use on socks. I've read that 1?? (seriously double check this) micron socks are the method by which most clam propagators filter their systems for snails. I can find you the paper reference if you really need it.

Do you have any photos? I'm just curious.

Kevany · #7 10-04-2012, 05:48 PM

I read on RC radiant wrasse work

http://s.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=688496

PoonTang · #8 10-06-2012, 05:08 PM

Green corus wrasse worked for me. Great fish, not nearly as mean as a 6 line I find.

michika · #9 10-06-2012, 08:23 PM

This is the only paper that specifically mentioned a size for filtering. All the other just mention snails as a pest, but tend to leave the subject before discussing control.