Nassarius or Whelk?

[StephLionfish]

 

[curlykid]

that's a nassarius. i would get rid of it for some conches, much more active, plus they won't try to eat anything that moves.

 

[StephLionfish]

that's a nassarius. i would get rid of it for some conches, much more active, plus they won't try to eat anything that moves.

thought they were too big? My tank is a 20L.

Oh, and thanks for the ID

 

[curlykid]

no, believe me, they are amazing cleaners. I have a tonga and a florida conch. don't get much bigger than 2.5" inches

 

[pagojoe]

It is a Nassarius, but they really can't be replaced by conchs, they are complementary to them instead. Conchs are obligate vegetarians, while Nassarius are meat eaters. Both can help keep your tank clean.

Cheers,



Don