Snails and pods ordering
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timrandlerv10
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wasnt there a discussion about one of the common snails being collected off the coasts of the more northern states, and being more cold-water oriented, but were being sold instead of/in addition to the warmer ones?
i've got a snail list, but now i cant remember which was which and didnt want to get those...
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i've got a snail list, but now i cant remember which was which and didnt want to get those...
...if you can understand what i've asked, you get a gold star. if you can answer it, you get two!
timrandlerv10
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and what do we think about what they wrote about Caulerpa Prolifera?
Tomoko Schum
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Most of the stuff they wrote about C. prolifera is true including antimocrobial activities associated with it. According to a recent study, the stolon of caulerpa ashmeadii, paspaloises and prolifera is found to contain the highest antibacerial activity. A number of other macroalgae is said to have similar antimicrobial properties. The study did not indicate whether or not fish utilizes their antibacterial properties.
If you want C. prolifera, beaslbob has a lot of them to share.
As for the snails, you must be thinking about Nassarius obsoletus which is collected off South Carolina coast. I don't know about their viability in our reef tanks. I read that a higher temp affects their larvae development.
Nassarius vibex is found in warmer waters and great for reef tanks.
Tomoko
If you want C. prolifera, beaslbob has a lot of them to share.
As for the snails, you must be thinking about Nassarius obsoletus which is collected off South Carolina coast. I don't know about their viability in our reef tanks. I read that a higher temp affects their larvae development.
Nassarius vibex is found in warmer waters and great for reef tanks.
Tomoko
timrandlerv10
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Tomoko, you get three gold stars!
