Snail ID I'm worried

[chucksmit]

Okay these snails are in my tank, they only come out at night, only cling to the rock work, and try to hide when I turn the lights on. None of my corals have been hurt, none of my fish are affected, my amphipods are still in high numbers, and my water chemistry seems to be alright.

I might also add that since I've first spotted these snails (about a month ago) and for months before that, I have not added any new live Rock. I have added quite a few Nerite snails though. here are some pictures I've taken.

 

[chucksmit]

pictures wont upload, here is a link to my Local reef club, pictures are posted here: http://delreefclub.org/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=28&topic=2129.0

sorry for the inconvenience.

 

[SKremk]

Colonista snails. They'll stay small and reproduce like crazy. I've got a lot in my tank too. They are grazers, and I've never noticed a problem with them.

 

[pagojoe]

SKremk nailed it. They're safe algae grazers in the Turbo family, and those you are seeing are adults.

Cheers,



Don

 

[chucksmit]

Sweet. Thank you!

 

[romsoccer12]

i always thought these where nerite snails. guess not

 

[Amoore311]

Nice! I've been trying to get a picture of these buggers in my tank too to get an ID. There shells are extremely hard for such a tiny creature. I couldn't crush the ones I pulled out at all.