Are these suppose to be very active at all? I put one in my tank almost 2 weeks ago. It is still on the same rock I put him on when I first added him to the tank. I know that it is alive because everyother day or so he will be on a different side of the rock but he is still on the same rock. I saw him poke out his head today and that's the most movement I have seen him make.
red foot conch
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graveyardworm
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Got any pictures?
greenbean36191
Premium Member
I suspect you've seen sold a predatory whelk. There are several species with red feet, including some commonly called conchs. AFAIK there are no true strombids with red feet. It may be a blessing that this guy isn't more active.
greenbean36191
Premium Member
Yep, that's not a snail you want in your tank. It's a predator on other inverts.
650-IS350
Active member
Some one better tell DRF&S that then!!!!
THere is NO warning of sorts from them
http://www.etropicals.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=43&pCatId=2249
THere is NO warning of sorts from them
http://www.etropicals.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=43&pCatId=2249
greenbean36191
Premium Member
A good many of the most popular inverts are poor choices for a reef tank. People assume that just because a species is offered it means that someone has done the homework for you and has gotten you an animal that will make a great addition to your tank. This is an excellent example of the "buyer beware" principle in the hobby.
This species is reported to use the thorn to get access to the barnacles and worms they prey on. In a reef tank they will probably eat all sorts of worms, and possibly any crustaceans and snails they can catch.
This species is reported to use the thorn to get access to the barnacles and worms they prey on. In a reef tank they will probably eat all sorts of worms, and possibly any crustaceans and snails they can catch.
sanfordbhines
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My personal experience
My personal experience
I had one of these snails that was sold to me as a "sand sifter". I bought it at a LFS. I did not observe it attaching or trying to eat other small inverts of any kind. It did not move around that much. It died in about one month. This is a snail I will not invest in again. I do not have very much faith in this snail. This is my personal experience.
Sanford
My personal experience
I had one of these snails that was sold to me as a "sand sifter". I bought it at a LFS. I did not observe it attaching or trying to eat other small inverts of any kind. It did not move around that much. It died in about one month. This is a snail I will not invest in again. I do not have very much faith in this snail. This is my personal experience.
Sanford
