how do i go about Quarantining nassarius snails?

[Kidd Reef]

Just Recently replaced my sandbed after Treating my DT with copper for 8 weeks both to avoid any copper leached into the substrate and because i didnt like the look of the sand.

now that ive got my new sand in i want to get a handful of nassarius snails in there to keep the stand somewhat stirred and detritus free. That being said im aware almost anything wet (or at the very least connected to a system housing fish.) should be quarantined. i have a 10 gallon set up with a small plastic container filled with sand(for Quarantining wrasses and other burrowers.) but im concerned the amount of sand wont be sufficient enough for the amount of snails i plan on keeping.

what im getting at is im curious as to whether the snailsvwould be fine for 10 weeks using that little amount of sand or should i add more to make them comfortable?

Any input or advice is appreciated.

 

[Bagabaga]

From what I've heard you don't need to quarantine snails. They don't normally Cary any pests. But your copper leaching may kill them.

 

[Pokahpolice]

Never heard of anyone QT a snailc

 

[Breadman03]

I put them in my coral QT, where everything stays for at least 72 days after the last addition.

Remember that copper got into the rock in your DT as well, and it is quite possible that will make keeping inverts alive difficult.

 

[Kidd Reef]

I put them in my coral QT, where everything stays for at least 72 days after the last addition.

Remember that copper got into the rock in your DT as well, and it is quite possible that will make keeping inverts alive difficult.

yeah ive been told this, i used to work at a LFS and we had a few customers do this to treat ich and then keep various corals and inverts alive with no problem for years. As far as ive seen (and experienced as all my inverts have been reintroduced for over a month now.) its quite possible to remove the copper from a system's rock and sand. but this is all considering i used cupramine which is a bit different from most copper medications, heres an excerpt from the FAQ

"This copper based remedy is complexed to an organic (amine), hence the name Cupramine. This complex is very stable in water, meaning it is the least likely of all the copper remedies to "stick" to a gravel bed or live rock. I am not aware of any copper that sticks to silicon seals. It is also very easy to remove with carbon as this copper remedy is complexed to an organic and carbon readily removes organic material. We also manufacture Cuprisorb for copper removal. This product is very aggressive at removing copper based remedies (as well as other heavy metals). This resin will change colors as it removes copper and is regenerable. Continue to regenerate and use this product until you do not see the resin change color for a week."

made sure my system tested 0 copper for a month after using cuprisorb and ran some extra carbon just to be safe though. So far all is good, Wouldn't reccomend Treating a DT with copper to anyone but under my personal circumstances it was the best option and worked out for me(corals and inverts 100% healthy for around a month now.) still ill always run a bit a carbon and keep some cuprisorb handy just in case.

But back to the actual topic. as i said i have a barebottom QT set up with a little bit of sand for burrowing wrasse or two but is it enough for a handful of snails or should i just lay a sandbed down?

 

[Kidd Reef]

From what I've heard you don't need to quarantine snails. They don't normally Cary any pests. But your copper leaching may kill them.

anythings thats kept in a system connected to or housed with fish harboring ich has the potential to transmit the disease during certain stages of its lifecycle. Even tools used to clean tanks harboring ich can transmit the disease if not properly sanitized or Dried. specifically im concerned with the stage that adheres to hard surfaces(I.E a snails shell,emeraldCrabs exoskeleton,frag plug that o so sweet coral you've been wanting is attached to.)

Anything wet should be quarantined for 72 days. if you want to be 100% pest free. Alot of people dont go through these lengths to properly quarantine. Alot of people deal with ich and other fish diseases/parasites.

And while i appreciate the concern towards copper leaching, I assure you i've taken appropriate measures to ensure thats not an issue. i made sure to do alot of research before making a move that drastic.

 

[Bagabaga]

Seems you have it under control then. Sorry to bother you

 

[snorvich]

anythings thats kept in a system connected to or housed with fish harboring ich has the potential to transmit the disease during certain stages of its lifecycle. Even tools used to clean tanks harboring ich can transmit the disease if not properly sanitized or Dried. specifically im concerned with the stage that adheres to hard surfaces(I.E a snails shell,emeraldCrabs exoskeleton,frag plug that o so sweet coral you've been wanting is attached to.)

Anything wet should be quarantined for 72 days. if you want to be 100% pest free. Alot of people dont go through these lengths to properly quarantine. Alot of people deal with ich and other fish diseases/parasites.

And while i appreciate the concern towards copper leaching, I assure you i've taken appropriate measures to ensure thats not an issue. i made sure to do alot of research before making a move that drastic.

I agree. The most immediate issue is that snails also transmit a small amount of water which may initially transmit the infective part of the parasite life cycle. A week will eliminate that issue. But for absolute long term safety, 72 days is preferred.

 

[Neurovet]

I know this is an old thread...Any suggestions for keeping snails alive for a week if not in a dedicated invert tank? Water changes how often in a tupperware container?