Are my snails okay?

[ZachariahBeanz]

Hi, I’ve gotten a couple snails, and they seem fine but I just wanted to know.

All of these snails are clumped up, and have been for the entire time, is this okay? These are some Astrea snails

There’s this white looking algae on this turbo, is this okay?

 

[Jeremy_d]

Probably. Toss them in the tank.

 

[WalkerLoves_TheOcean]

They're fine. Think if you were put into a tight bag with a bunch of other people, you wouldn't be happy either.

 

[Uncle99]

They clump together when in a bag, no issue.
If your concerned, use a toothbrush on the shell but be careful, then rinse in tank water in a cup.

 

[ZachariahBeanz]

They clump together when in a bag, no issue.
If your concerned, use a toothbrush on the shell but be careful, then rinse in tank water in a cup.

Thank you

 

[Uncle99]

Thank you

My pleasure.
Enjoy your new friends.

 

[ZachariahBeanz]

My pleasure.
Enjoy your new friends.

The Astrea snails are all still clumped up? Is this okay? They don’t smell bad or anything so I assume they’re still alive

 

[betareef]

The Astrea snails are all still clumped up? Is this okay? They don’t smell bad or anything so I assume they’re still alive

Those snails live near the top of the tidal zone. They will clamp down to a rock and sort of seal off until the next tide reaches them. That might be a day, or even more as the tide heights cycle. The snails on top of others just think they are sitting on a rock. Leave them undisturbed under water and I'll bet they start moving about within a week.

 

[DED65]

I just wanted to add, when you are watching them move, make sure that they are upright. They can’t do it themselves.

 

[WalkerLoves_TheOcean]

Snails acclimate themselves, so like said above they will seal themselves into their shell until they are ready to come out.

 

[ZachariahBeanz]

Those snails live near the top of the tidal zone. They will clamp down to a rock and sort of seal off until the next tide reaches them. That might be a day, or even more as the tide heights cycle. The snails on top of others just think they are sitting on a rock. Leave them undisturbed under water and I'll bet they start moving about within a week.

I just wanted to add, when you are watching them move, make sure that they are upright. They can’t do it themselves.

Snails acclimate themselves, so like said above they will seal themselves into their shell until they are ready to come out.

My pleasure.
Enjoy your new friends.

Probably. Toss them in the tank.

Thanks all of you for helping me!

 

[kindafun]

You identified the best clue to their health with "They don't smell bad"!

 

[ZachariahBeanz]

You identified the best clue to their health with "They don't smell bad"!

Totally