Clam and dog whelks

[icu2]

I have had theses since getting wild live rock from FL ~ 1995. Never bothered anything until clams were in the vicinity; usually find them going after the fleshy foot and causing death to the clam. Question- anyone know of a reef safe fish that eats them?

 

[dragon_slayer]

i don't know of any fish that'll eat them but whelks are predator snails and will seek out clams eventually killing them, i try to pick over all my rock before introduction into the system and if i ever see one in the system i always pull it out and toss it even if it means tearing a few corals loose to get at it unfortunately.

kc

 

[icu2]

I hear that. I will be much more careful next time. I just hope the clam recovers!