what are these snails

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  1. sexyj

    sexyj Astrea Snail

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    hi there iv noice at night and first thing in the morning these little snails are everywhere glass, rock, coarls wot r they. i have 5 turbo snails and i can see these little buggers under them as well in groups of 3,5 are they babies ? the bigger 1s have a lilttle pretty shell but are still very small. theres about 30 that i can see at night and thats only what i can see from the front of the tank. pics are not great any ideas :confused:
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Indo Pacific Snails


    You will most likely find them here. Look at Collinsta and see if they look similar.
     
  4. sexyj

    sexyj Astrea Snail

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    thanks for that there were 4 not reef safe snails that my marine place try to sell me.that has now piss me off but thanks i think its the same one you said the shell is the same would too many hurt the tank in any way ?
     
  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    No if they are Collinsta they are harmless. They are nocturnal and algae grazers.

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