Pyramid Snails

Discussion in 'Clams' started by Xiztence, Aug 13, 2010.

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  1. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    Hey 3Reef, It's been a while since I have posted but I'm back again ;D

    I'm having a problemo with pyramid snails on my derasa & crocea, I have already gotten the clams out and used the tooth brush method but that didn't seem to work because they are back :(

    Can I get a fish that will eat them or something?
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Some wrasses will eat them. Genus Halichoeres.
     
  4. dkpnmn

    dkpnmn Astrea Snail

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    We went through this and put in a Sixline Wrasse at the advice of our local saltwater guy. We were amazed at how well he worked them out. I was also hesitant to add the Wrasse because of their reputation as jerks, but that wasn't a problem either. Good Luck.
     
  5. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    So a sixline wrasse will do it?
    The problem there is I have a spotted manadrin, I don't want them competing for food :-/
     
  6. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    pretty much and wrasse will work
     
  7. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    That or a Yellow wrasse. The yellow will allow you to add small fish in the future the sixline may not. With your sump/fuge you should be able to support both.
     
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  9. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    Will the sixline wrasse "fight" with my spotted manadrin?