Snails and Mud Refugiums

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by Ocean passion, Dec 6, 2014.

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  1. Ocean passion

    Ocean passion Plankton

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    I have a 55 DT with a 20 refugium next to it. The refugium has 3 inches of Fiji mud, 5 different species of caulerpa, chaeto, about 5 different species of nuisance algae, and 2 turbo snails. I just added the turbos like an hour ago.

    Quick question: I want to stock my refugiums with snails to eat the excess algae in it. Turbos are great at eating algae but I think they struggle in the Fiji mud and I'm worrying about them dieing in the mud. ?? Anyone have any insight into what snails I should put in this type or refugium? Will the turbos be ok in the mud or am I overeacting?
     
    Ocean passion, Dec 6, 2014
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  2. Ocean passion

    Ocean passion Plankton

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    Anyone at all?
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I would send John from Reefcleaners.org an email and see what he says, that is his area of expertise. A Nerite might work but I am not sure.
     
    Corailline, Dec 7, 2014
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