Snail Eggs and survival rate?

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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    So I am going to assume these are snail eggs because yesterday I dropped about 50 snails into my tank and these randomly appeared.

    I want to make sure my theory is correct and also want to know their survival rate. I do have a very hungry Six Line Wrasse, not sure if he will keep them under control but any insight would be great. :)

    Here's the pic of the eggs on the frag plug.

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1342847619.951397.jpg

    Thanks.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Some snail eggs can survive if they are not eaten by tank predators. Nerite snail eggs do not in our tanks. And that is what you have in the picture.
     
  4. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Thank you! My gf was freaking out because there are already "too many snails" and she didn't want to have any more. ;)

    Do I need to do anything with their eggs or will they eventually become free food?

    Thanks again!
     
  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Don't worry about them they will become food.
     
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    yup nerite...as soon as I got my cuc from reefcleaners I had hundreds suddenly...yum yum...I even seen my flame angel picking at them. 8)
     
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    The fish do love their caviar.
     
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  9. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    I can't pass up on free food. ;)