Corals on snail shell

[Oscaror]

I don't exactly have a tank to try this out myself, but has anyone tried gluing corals to snail shells? I think some GSP covering a snail shell would look really cool, only problem I see is it maybe engulfing the snail? But maybe some other non stinging coral could work well. Think how cool it would be for the snails in a tank to be covered in corals moving around with bright colors as opposed to the regular shells that blend in. I'm just thinking out loud, but tell me what you think. Maybe try it out yourself? :rolleyes:

 

[Dsnakes]

I think GSP would be a nightmare waiting to happen. It would take over the tank quick.

I have seen porites and zoas on snail shells before though. I think it’s neat.

 

[DoobDob]

I have a pocillopora growing on a snail shell, still really small, I've always thought it would be cool to have a hermit crab make the shell its home.

 

[Labridaedicted]

I feel like the GSP might fully encapsulate the snail, lol. Zoas, porites, mushrooms would probably be good, though. Light could possibly be an issue, though, on SPS stuff. Another issue i could see is that if the snail flips, it will have an even harder than normal time flipping back over (Which is already not an easy task for them) from the increased weight on their backs.

 

[DSC reef]

This happened on accident but the mushroom stayed for a few months before bailing. Had an astrea snail come in with some porites on it but the coral died after a month or so. Other than GSP I think s coral would not do well long term on a snail shell.