Sorry for another noob question but can Mexican turbo snails move on sand? I’ve got 4 red leg hermit crabs that feed around the tank, but I’m just worried that the snails don’t leave my rock and may get hungry. Any advice is greatly appreciated
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They can move on sand. They do move slower, but they will get there eventually.Sorry for another noob question but can Mexican turbo snails move on sand? I’ve got 4 red leg hermit crabs that feed around the tank, but I’m just worried that the snails don’t leave my rock and may get hungry. Any advice is greatly appreciated
Thank youThey can move on sand. They do move slower, but they will get there eventually.
Yeah I’ve heard. I keep an eye on the tank constantly. I think I’m over worried about them. ( sounds weird). The hermits are doing fine, they go everywhere in the tank. I just don’t want the snails to go hungry. I’m feeding tiny algae pellets. Lfs said that is fine for them?No problem, just be sure he doesn't get flipped over since they can't right themselves back up.
Hahaha it's not weird. I think most serious reefers will tell you they worry too much about one thing or another! I worry about my snails too sometimes because my Pinktail will sometimes flip them over to investigate, so I am constantly flipping them[emoji23]Yeah I’ve heard. I keep an eye on the tank constantly. I think I’m over worried about them. ( sounds weird). The hermits are doing fine, they go everywhere in the tank. I just don’t want the snails to go hungry. I’m feeding tiny algae pellets. Lfs said that is fine for them?
Any supplement foods are acceptable and they act as scavengers so should not be an issue. Algae wafers are one of the best.
Yes. Check Walmart. they should have algae wafers for catfish they sellThanks for you’re reply couldn’t find algae wafers at my LFS only pellets, but there was seaweed wafers. Are they ok to feed snails/ crab/ shrimp?
Hahaha it's not weird. I think most serious reefers will tell you they worry too much about one thing or another! I worry about my snails too sometimes because my Pinktail will sometimes flip them over to investigate, so I am constantly flipping them[emoji23]
But, if you have algae growth in the tank, I wouldn't worry about it. The algae pellets are fine as long as they are consuming them, but it's better to let them search for algae naturally. As it is, they are part of a clean up crew, unless you just really like them[emoji41]
Yes. Check Walmart. they should have algae wafers for catfish they sell
Oh no- totally missed thatI live in Cornwall in the uk. No Walmart’s here
Do you think if I put in empty shells in the tank the hermits will use them and not the snails shells?Your hermits will go after your snails eventually. If not to eat them, then to take their shell.
I have also hear of people feeding their snails nori.