Nomadic Nerite Snails

[onux20]

It started out last week. I found one nerite snail on the carpet. I thought it was odd. The next day same thing. Then this week, I found two, then four. I toss them back in and they seem no worse for wear. Any idea of why they are starting to roam?

 

Alk was a little off this week but that is it. Acros are doing fine with no obvious signs of stress. So I think my params are in order.

 

Any thoughts on my nomadic nerites?

[trockafella]

NO clue why, but as a rimless tank owner I find snails on the floor and front of the glass all the time.. Thankfully my dog doesnt like them.

Edited February 22, 2013 by trockafella

[flooddc]

see Rob's comment!

http://wamas.org/forums/topic/55409-nerite-snails/

[Oprah Wrangler]

I put my nerite snails in my wet/dry filter (soon to be sump). I don't know how much this mimics a tidal lifestyle but it gives them the chance to roam between environments of different moisture. They are always on the move.

[Orion]

Nerites I purchased from House of Tropicals always got out of my tank. The ones I purchased at Aquarium One however.. have stayed, and never have tried to leave the tank. Not sure what it is about the nerites at Aquarium One.

[miggs76]

I used to find them on my desk when I had them in a nano. I have one in my big tank that has been alive for well over a year now. He can't escape the screen over my rimless.

[onux20]

Thanks for the comments. Did not know they were not 100% suitable for the reef environment.