Orange Spot Butterscotch Snail

[wdt2000]

Are these guys reefsafe? Maybe Babylonia formosae?

https://www.premiumaquatics.com/cherrypick/6-17-09/sandsnail.jpg

 

[charlesr1958]

I agree on the species identification and as such, would not consider them to be reef safe as they are a Whelk, most likely feeding on other organisms in your tank.

Chuck

 

[pagojoe]

Yes, they can turn predatory on you, and are fully capable of becoming killers, even though they usually scavenge.

Cheers,



Don

 

[wdt2000]

I ended up getting 3 of these guys, I am moving them to the refuge assuming they will not eat pods However what would be the best way to feed these guys? They are very interesting to say the least.

 

[pagojoe]

They'll scavenge meaty foods like Nassarius do, and may eat vulnerable critters like Stomatella snails, and other molluscs if they get hungry enough.

Good luck,


Don