Snail Eggs ID - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

**Ziggy953** · 05-20-2008, 01:32 PM

I didn't do anything for them just left them alone. I'm not sure if they hatched or were eaten by other snails in the tank.

usmcmarc · 05-21-2008, 09:12 AM

I know I'm Johnny come latelty..But, definitely Nassarius eggs...I have actually watched as mine have laid these eggs. They usually last about a week in my tank. Wound up being fish food.

land locked · 05-21-2008, 12:00 PM

I have place a little plastic strainer over them so the will not get eaten. But does any one know the incubation time? This is a silly exciting event for us since we are so new to the hobby.

**roka64** · 05-22-2008, 12:39 AM

I think you will be the test subject.....start the clock....

land locked · 05-22-2008, 11:13 AM

I will let you know.

I did research out on the net and the best I could find was a gestation range of 2-4 weeks. I have a controlled experiment because the second night the snail laid a small second patch. That patch I did not protect with a screen. Nothing has eaten them yet. As soon as I see life I will update. I feel like such a science nerd...excited about snail eggs.

05-20-2008, 01:32 PM	#11
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 3,386 Images: 5	I didn't do anything for them just left them alone. I'm not sure if they hatched or were eaten by other snails in the tank. __________________ Happy Reefing! *120 Build in progress 6/18/08* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

05-21-2008, 12:00 PM	#13
land locked Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 193	I have place a little plastic strainer over them so the will not get eaten. But does any one know the incubation time? This is a silly exciting event for us since we are so new to the hobby. __________________ 72 gallon bow front, koralia 1 powerhead, approx 30 gallon sump and separate 20 gallon display refugium, Aqua C protein skimmer, Live rubble filteration, 80 # of LR, and a 4 inch sand bed.

05-22-2008, 12:39 AM	#14
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,324 Images: 12	I think you will be the test subject.....start the clock.... __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

05-22-2008, 11:13 AM	#15
land locked Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 193	I will let you know. I did research out on the net and the best I could find was a gestation range of 2-4 weeks. I have a controlled experiment because the second night the snail laid a small second patch. That patch I did not protect with a screen. Nothing has eaten them yet. As soon as I see life I will update. I feel like such a science nerd...excited about snail eggs. __________________ 72 gallon bow front, koralia 1 powerhead, approx 30 gallon sump and separate 20 gallon display refugium, Aqua C protein skimmer, Live rubble filteration, 80 # of LR, and a 4 inch sand bed.

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05-21-2008, 09:12 AM	#12
usmcmarc Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greenwood Lake, NY Posts: 532 Images: 13	I know I'm Johnny come latelty..But, definitely Nassarius eggs...I have actually watched as mine have laid these eggs. They usually last about a week in my tank. Wound up being fish food.