howaboutme March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 Got my CUC's in yesterday, snails from BRK and wow! I didn't realize how much Turbo's poop! Sorry if I sound like a child but they are my first critter's and it's pretty exciting. Also, is it normal to always need to go into the tank the flip your margarita snails? They always seem to find themselves upside down and not able to right themselves.
Dholmblad March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 My favorite creatures to watch are in my cuc, hermits crabs pepermints all so fun to watch.
Smorf March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 My margaritas are helpless as well. They do a good job cleaning, but I probably won't buy more when I refresh my CUC. Currently they are just supplying shells for some of my larger hermits (which I also vow to no longer buy).
Origami March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 ...wow! I didn't realize how much Turbo's poop! Sorry if I sound like a child ... Actually, more like a brand new parent!
sachabballi reef March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 Actually, more like a brand new parent! Lol i was thinking same thing :D Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
howaboutme March 12, 2013 Author March 12, 2013 Actually, more like a brand new parent! Yes, you're probably right. And..geez..one margarita is again on its back. I may have to see how it does on it's own. I mean, what if this was the ocean? Is a hand going to come down and help right them?
Origami March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 Yes, you're probably right. And..geez..one margarita is again on its back. I may have to see how it does on it's own. I mean, what if this was the ocean? Is a hand going to come down and help right them? Yes. A good dad would do just that.
howaboutme March 12, 2013 Author March 12, 2013 Well...it righted itself as I was about to stick my hand in again..Yeah for it. Now...How to not be stressed when I see a few of them at the surface of the water....(please stay in, please stay in, please stay in)
sachabballi reef March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 Looks like you will be staying in every night unless you find a snail sitter...could get expensive. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
howaboutme March 12, 2013 Author March 12, 2013 Looks like you will be staying in every night unless you find a snail sitter...could get expensive. I already have one. She's my wife (SAHM) and she's not exactly smiling at me now.
sachabballi reef March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 Date nights are key son...happy wife happy life :D Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
davelin315 March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 They should not be on their backs. That is a bad sign. Truly, margaritas are a poor snail for a reef or similar tank because they are a temperate species. Tank temps below 68-70 degrees max are needed to keep them well and 50-60 is ideal. Yours are probably falling on their backs because their metabolisms are in overdrive or they are tumbling over because they are trying to crawl out of your tank. If they do happen to fall, they should be able to right themselves rather quickly.
howaboutme March 12, 2013 Author March 12, 2013 They should not be on their backs. That is a bad sign. Truly, margaritas are a poor snail for a reef or similar tank because they are a temperate species. Tank temps below 68-70 degrees max are needed to keep them well and 50-60 is ideal. Yours are probably falling on their backs because their metabolisms are in overdrive or they are tumbling over because they are trying to crawl out of your tank. If they do happen to fall, they should be able to right themselves rather quickly. Ok, this is something new to me. I appreciate you giving me a heads up. In your experience, will they acclimate? I have my tank at around 78.3 to 78.5 deg. I don't see them trying to get out, though a lot of the snails in general go up and down the tank. They are falling, from what I am guessing since I don't actually see it, because they loose suction when upside down on a rock. That's just my guess. What's their chance of survival or success in this environment? Seems like they are quite popular regardless. Thanks.
davelin315 March 13, 2013 March 13, 2013 They'll survive, but probably no longer than a year. I think we often accept that snails will not live for very long in our systems but one can thrive for years. I've got some 4-5 year old nassarious and cerith snails in my tank right now.
Tracy G March 13, 2013 March 13, 2013 I would not worry. I had snails live in 20 degree weather for a few days. I had some in the sand and went outside to see them make their way to the top and live. The only thing I have seen really hurt snails is hermit crabs and ammonia. Also when a snail dies if your CUC is good it will simply feed the others.
howaboutme March 13, 2013 Author March 13, 2013 Also when a snail dies if your CUC is good it will simply feed the others. Newbie question...Will the other snails or cuc members eat the dead snail fast enough before an ammonia spike? If I see a dead snail, I'd be worried about keeping them in the tank for fear of an ammonia spike. Thanks.
Origami March 14, 2013 March 14, 2013 A good clean up crew can dispose of a body often times before you even realize something's missing.
howaboutme March 15, 2013 Author March 15, 2013 A good clean up crew can dispose of a body often times before you even realize something's missing. Wow! Really? So....is it wrong of me to want to see this in action?
sachabballi reef March 15, 2013 March 15, 2013 Wow! Really? So....is it wrong of me to want to see this in action? wait until you see it on your favorite fish.. it's not so entertaining Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
howaboutme March 15, 2013 Author March 15, 2013 wait until you see it on your favorite fish.. it's not so entertaining Um yeah..good point.
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