Could too many snails hurt my system?

[trainfever]

I just got a great deal on 200 Illassarius Obseletta Nassarius(spelling?)snails, less than 10 cents a piece. My question is, would keeping this many in my 45 gallon tank hurt my system any? I also have a 20 gallon sump with a refugium. I plan on putting them in my refugium until they are needed in my main tank.

 

[airforceb2]

I would say no...I had 400 in my 90 for 6 months. They get everywhere and can even climb out if you have any openings but they won't hurt your system.

 

[merredeth]

Originally Posted by trainfever
I just got a great deal on 200 Illassarius Obseletta Nassarius(spelling?)snails, less than 10 cents a piece. My question is, would keeping this many in my 45 gallon tank hurt my system any? I also have a 20 gallon sump with a refugium. I plan on putting them in my refugium until they are needed in my main tank.
You might have a population problem or an opportunity to sell some, depending on how you want to look at it.
Denise M.