Nassarius Snail

[Tank2379]

I got some Nassarius Snails on saturday and I was just wondering are they suppose to dig under the sand? If so why do they do it?

 

[catmel]

Just their nature I believe. Helps keep the sand bed aerated. They'll come out when theres food around

 

[roka64]

Yup, they graze on stuff in the sand. I love those little guys!

 

[Tank2379]

Yup, they graze on stuff in the sand. I love those little guys!

They could be mixed with other Snails right? Becasue I have 7 snails one being I believe a TurboSnail and the 6 new Nassarus Snails? I want to get some more... and maybe a few more Hermits

 

[roka64]

I have a mixture of nassis, ceriths and margaritas.

 

[Tank2379]

I have a mixture of nassis, ceriths and margaritas.

Cool. thanks for all the post...

 

[roka64]

Yep, watch out for bumble bee snails as they can eat other snails.

 

[Ziggy953]

I love my nassarius snails. They help keep the sand bed stirred up. Great addition to your tank!

 

[jonboyb]

My ceriths like to play in the sand from time to time too.

 

[Tank2379]

Great I might end up getting some more....

 

[Ziggy953]

I've been adding 6-10 a month to my tank for the last couple of months. I'm going to have to add more as I lost several in the dual tank disaster.

 

[Chisel]

It's fun to watch the looks on people's faces as the sand actually moves. I just got a bunch for my tank too.

 

[Magnus]

I just got 4 for my tank as a trial run...in a month or so I'll add another 4-6.