snails that eat left over food

chinmo · January 20, 2005

helo guys, i'm looking for small snails that will scavenge for debris and left over food.... can recommend me some? :bow:

veliferium · January 20, 2005

maybe u can try those that sift and burrow the sand

lightningstrike · January 20, 2005

helo guys, i'm looking for small snails that will scavenge for debris and left over food.... can recommend me some?

nassarius snails seems to be the best choice for this application.

chinmo · January 20, 2005

oh! where can i find the nassarius snails ? need ard 20 pcs :huh:

hotlemond · January 24, 2005

try ML, I saw a few variety of snail but not sure about any particular nassarius.

shawncel · January 24, 2005

ML has the Strombius Bulla snail that sifts through the sand bed for detritus and leftover food.

I have one in my tank and it is doing a great job. Unlike other snails, this one only stays on the sand bed.

ocellaris_clownfish · January 31, 2005

bumblebee snails will do too... :lol: :lol:

chinmo · January 31, 2005

thanks guys, got the 2 inverts liao.... doing their job, but can't keep up leh... must get some more! :lol:

RAV-65 · January 31, 2005

My favourite still the orange spotted snail!!

LIM CHYE HUAT · February 5, 2005

thanks guys, got the 2 inverts liao.... doing their job, but can't keep up leh... must get some more!

can post pic of your 2 sand sifting snails ?

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