Snails that can right themselves

[Midus]

Can anyone suggest beneficial snails that have no problems flipping themselves over and can transverse most places easily. I bought some Turbo and Conehead Snails which often fall on their back when moving from one rock to another or from glass to rock and I have to move them myself.

 

[GS-Rock]

my snails dont seem to have that problem about righting them selfs they are mexican turbo snails

 

[Sk8r]

dove snails. The pointy types have problems. Doves, though tiny, can get into nooks and crannies, and use spider silk to lower themselves between levels. Conches are good sand cleaners, and like nassarius, may burrow for weeks on end, cleaning where you can't see.

 

[Subliminal]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10317640#post10317640 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GS-Rock
my snails dont seem to have that problem about righting them selfs they are mexican turbo snails

Mexican turbos are notorious for falling over, not being able to get up and dying. I used to have to pick mine up all the time.

Count yourself lucky!

 

[graveyardworm]

You could also try columbellids, sold at IPSF as strombus grazers. They are small, about 1/2 inch at adult size and easily reproduce. I havent had to buy a new snail in a long time.

 

[skippy2]

Trochus snails can right themselves everytime.

 

[sanfordbhines]

Nassarius vibex is a very good snail that can flip itself over.

 

[mastou]

I would also suggest columbellids

/Magnus

 

[650-IS350]

most snails can except Astreas

 

[Grins]

My turbos couldn't either. I still keep a few but also love my Nassarius. They are hysterical when they come out of the sand. I also keep a Florida Fighting Conch but they stay on the sand for the most part and not sure if your tank is big enough for them.