Nassarius vibex Snails in the Panhandle of Florida??

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by TheSaltwaterBoy, Mar 21, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 1 of 3
  1. TheSaltwaterBoy

    TheSaltwaterBoy Flamingo Tongue

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2011
    Messages:
    122
    Location:
    Destin, Fl
    So I went to the jettys today in the Panhandle and it was freezing we were about to leave so i threw my shrimp that is used as bait in the water. When i looked back i saw about 50 snails rise up from under the sand and start to run towards the shrimp. So i caught about 250 snails lol because i think they are nassarius vibex snails and i pay about $2.10 each at my LFS. Here are some pictures attached for identification.Thanks!!
     

    Attached Files:

    TheSaltwaterBoy, Mar 21, 2011
    TheSaltwaterBoy, Mar 21, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2009
    Messages:
    2,634
    Location:
    Port Washington, WI
    barbianj, Mar 21, 2011
    barbianj, Mar 21, 2011
    #2
    1 person likes this.
  3. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2008
    Messages:
    815
    Location:
    Ohio State
    store credit? :)
     
    fishyfinder, Mar 21, 2011
    fishyfinder, Mar 21, 2011
    #3
  4. TheSaltwaterBoy

    TheSaltwaterBoy Flamingo Tongue

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2011
    Messages:
    122
    Location:
    Destin, Fl
    Thats what im thinking. lol
     
    TheSaltwaterBoy, Mar 21, 2011
    TheSaltwaterBoy, Mar 21, 2011
    #4
  5. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2008
    Messages:
    815
    Location:
    Ohio State
    sounds like a good plan to me.
     
    fishyfinder, Mar 21, 2011
    fishyfinder, Mar 21, 2011
    #5
  6. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2010
    Messages:
    1,439
    Location:
    Dallas, TX
    Is that even possible? haha. They must reproduce quickly! haha SWEET! You should definitely try store credit! I think they will catch on, after you bring in 500 snails a week! LOL. haha :)
     
    aquariaman, Mar 21, 2011
    aquariaman, Mar 21, 2011
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

    Joined:
    May 16, 2010
    Messages:
    2,895
    Location:
    Coastal So. cal
    That is not a desireable snail for our hobby.

    You better look into local laws for collecting, especially if you are collecting for profit.
     
    Renee@LionfishLair, Mar 21, 2011
    Renee@LionfishLair, Mar 21, 2011
    #7
  8. alpha_03

    alpha_03 Bubble Tip Anemone

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2010
    Messages:
    650
    Location:
    midwest
    ditto, ever wonder why they are so voracious? and you want them in your tank?
     
    alpha_03, Mar 21, 2011
    alpha_03, Mar 21, 2011
    #8
  9. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2009
    Messages:
    2,634
    Location:
    Port Washington, WI
    And what was the temperature of the water where they were collected?
     
    barbianj, Mar 21, 2011
    barbianj, Mar 21, 2011
    #9
  10. TheSaltwaterBoy

    TheSaltwaterBoy Flamingo Tongue

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2011
    Messages:
    122
    Location:
    Destin, Fl
    I found them in 70 degree water. Why isnt this snail desirable in this hobby?
     
    TheSaltwaterBoy, Mar 21, 2011
    TheSaltwaterBoy, Mar 21, 2011
    #10
Page 1 of 3