Snail ID please

[axciom333]

Hi,

Friend gave me these. Wanted to ensure they are something I want before they go into the tank. Apparently they reproduce well, come out only at night.

About the size of half a pencil eraser.

Thanks!

 

[greenbean36191]

Colonista. They're great.

 

[axciom333]

In they go then.

Thanks!

 

[racrumrine]

My friend Greenbean meant to type Collonista.

Good little algae eaters. If the conditions are right, they'll breed like rabbits and you can share them with other people.

You can read more about them in this article http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rs/index.php

Best of luck,

Roy

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9325570#post9325570 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by greenbean36191
Colonista. They're great.

 

[racrumrine]

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[greenbean36191]

Sure helps find more info when you spell the name right, eh? This is one i perpetually spell wrong.

 

[seapug]

Thank you for this ID. I've recently noticed a number of these guys in my tank and have been searching for an ID. It's a great relief to know I'm not going to have to spend months picking millions of tiny coral eating critters out of my tank at night.