Baby nassarius snail? Pics included

[Reefer.Nikki]

I found this guy strolling fast on my sand bed. It looked candy cane stripped at first. Took it out when I realized it was a snail. It is the size of a grain of rice. It looks like it has a siphon. Is it a baby nassarius snail? I do have two nassarius snails. I know that whelks look very similar. Or maybe it is a totally different kind of snail. Just didn't know if anyone could tell being this small. If it's a baby nassarius snail I don't want to get rid of it.

 

[WheatToast]

Maybe some Marginella snail? They are often sold as detritivores, though I have heard of instances where they ate other live snails.

 

[Isopod80]

+1 for Marginella and yes, they are known to eat other snails.

 

[Isopod80]

Too bad, he's a cute little guy. You could take a chance with him. Perhaps not all Marginella demonstrate this behavior. I've never seen this particular variety before. If your other snails are significantly larger, you should be ok.

 

[Reefer.Nikki]

Yes I googled it and found very similar pics to Marginella. Specifically this species Volvarina taeniolata, banded California marginella. He is super cute lol. But not sure I will keep. Thanks for your help !! This website it so helpful I would have been looking for days for an ID lol

 

[vetteguy53081]

The porcelan like shell is a giveaway, These guys are not harmful but lazy in the aspect of a cleaner crew and prefers to eat leftover food

 

[Isopod80]

The porcelan like shell is a giveaway, These guys are not harmful but lazy in the aspect of a cleaner crew and prefers to eat leftover food

Plenty of reefers, including myself, have witnessed them feeding on other snails as well.

 

[Zoa_Fanatic]

Looks like a jevunile banded conch. My adult looks just like this but bigger

 

[WheatToast]

Looks like a jevunile banded conch. My adult looks just like this but bigger

I doubt it. OP’s snail does not feature the triangular nature of juvenile conchs’ shells, nor the nodules on said shells.

 

[Zoa_Fanatic]

I doubt it. OP’s snail does not feature the triangular nature of juvenile conchs’ shells, nor the nodules on said shells.

Thanks! Didn’t know about the specifics of juveniles. I’ve only got two big adults. Just thought the color and shape matched.