Turbo snails : Info needed

[Caleb]

Hi all,

I've already know that turbo snails are part of the cleaning crew, especially when it comes to algae.

But I would like to know if they are safe on soft corals? Like mushrooms and zoos. As I am also keeping a clump of Turtle Green (see attached) will they be safe from the turbo snails ?

thanking you in advance!

[mansiz]

Yes turbo snails are reef safe. But most people don't like this snail it's because they tend to knock corals over while they are grazing for algaes on the rocks. I'm not sure whether they are safe with clams though. But be aware of their safety if you have hermit crabs. Normally they won't attack seaweeds, but I'm not very sure either. From my experience, I have a whole lot of caulerpa with lots of snails in the sump tank, but the plants are growing well. The snails are just interested in the algaes presence on the tank glass.

[xersion]

turbo snails are safe with clams as clams will attatch themself on rocks or base.. but i dun recommand turbo snails if u have corals resting on the rocks as they will tend to knock them down.

[skthk]

Hi all,

I've already know that turbo snails are part of the cleaning crew, especially when it comes to algae.

But I would like to know if they are safe on soft corals? Like mushrooms and zoos. As I am also keeping a clump of Turtle Green (see attached) will they be safe from the turbo snails ?

thanking you in advance!

Ya ever saw my hermit crab eating away on poor snail.

[RX_GAN]

hm...last year thread leh...

[chercm]

i will be removing my 'bull dozer' soon.... my corals keeps getting cap-sized