Encouraging Trochus snails to breed?

[Macdaddynick1]

I figured I’d ask you guys. I know many times trochus spawn in the tank randomly, mine do too. However, I was wondering if these guys can be encouraged to breed just like most other snails with the abundance of food. I was thinking of putting them into my sump and giving them a lot of nori.

Not sure if anyone tried that, or has any other suggestions.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Maybe play some Barry White?

 

[Macdaddynick1]

Maybe play some Barry White?

Say less. Lol

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

By chance, do you know what species you're working with (i.e. the scientific name)?

If not, you may be able to encourage/induce spawning through heavy, nutritious feeding and/or through some other cue (from what I've seen, feeding plenty is pretty much always a good idea if you want spawning):

Some things that can impact/trigger spawning include light schedule, light spectrum and intensity, temperature changes (both rapid - i.e. temperature shock - and slow), moon phases, tides, water conditions (i.e. calm water, stormy water, etc.), salinity, chemical cues, seasons, dessication, flooding, etc. - if you can figure out which cues are important for this species, that would be a great first step toward rearing them.