Eggs?
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james2042
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Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/2948008
are they on the glass, can you get a closer picture? they are probably snails
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Yes there on the glass but my cam sucks they are my naz snail eggs she is laying more now will they live?
http:///forum/post/2948008
are they on the glass, can you get a closer picture? they are probably snails
T
Yes there on the glass but my cam sucks they are my naz snail eggs she is laying more now will they live?
james2042
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Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/2948016
They look like Snail eggs to me. Possibly Ilyanassa obsoleta.
There deff from my Nassarius Snail .So far i have read that they are fertile and some may live as of now all my fish are in my reef tank and the only thing in there is my snowflake eel and some crabs. Whats the chances of keeping them alive? Any tips that will help them Thanks James
http:///forum/post/2948016
They look like Snail eggs to me. Possibly Ilyanassa obsoleta.
There deff from my Nassarius Snail .So far i have read that they are fertile and some may live as of now all my fish are in my reef tank and the only thing in there is my snowflake eel and some crabs. Whats the chances of keeping them alive? Any tips that will help them Thanks James
bang guy
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Originally Posted by james2042
http:///forum/post/2948404
There deff from my Nassarius Snail .So far i have read that they are fertile and some may live as of now all my fish are in my reef tank and the only thing in there is my snowflake eel and some crabs. Whats the chances of keeping them alive? Any tips that will help them Thanks James
Ilyanassa sp. are non-feeding during the larval stage. So, if you have no mechanical filtration they have a decent chance of surviving in large numbers.
http:///forum/post/2948404
There deff from my Nassarius Snail .So far i have read that they are fertile and some may live as of now all my fish are in my reef tank and the only thing in there is my snowflake eel and some crabs. Whats the chances of keeping them alive? Any tips that will help them Thanks James
Ilyanassa sp. are non-feeding during the larval stage. So, if you have no mechanical filtration they have a decent chance of surviving in large numbers.
james2042
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Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/2948607
Ilyanassa sp. are non-feeding during the larval stage. So, if you have no mechanical filtration they have a decent chance of surviving in large numbers.
Ok so if i shut my filters off and keep my power heads flowing will my live rock filter enough with just the crabs,snails and a snowflake eel if i do more water changes? i have about 150lbs right now of rock with about 3 inches of live sand
Also do you know how long it takes for them to hatch? is there a site with this info?
Thanks James
http:///forum/post/2948607
Ilyanassa sp. are non-feeding during the larval stage. So, if you have no mechanical filtration they have a decent chance of surviving in large numbers.
Ok so if i shut my filters off and keep my power heads flowing will my live rock filter enough with just the crabs,snails and a snowflake eel if i do more water changes? i have about 150lbs right now of rock with about 3 inches of live sand
Also do you know how long it takes for them to hatch? is there a site with this info?
Thanks James
james2042
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Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/2948822
I know someone here knows the answer. I seem to remember about 10 days but I could be wrong.
Ok thanks again maybe ill end up with some free Nassarius Snails
http:///forum/post/2948822
I know someone here knows the answer. I seem to remember about 10 days but I could be wrong.
Ok thanks again maybe ill end up with some free Nassarius Snails
bang guy
Moderator
Originally Posted by james2042
http:///forum/post/2948835
Ok thanks again maybe ill end up with some free Nassarius Snails
To be clear, the snail eggs in your picture are not from Nassarius sp. Nassarius eggs are in small clear bubbles about 12 - 20 eggs in a bubble. The eggs in your picture look to me like Ilyanassa sp.
A lot of hobbiests do not distinguish between Nassarius and Ilyanassa. I don't really have a problem with that as long as they are aware of the behavioral differences between the two Genus.
http:///forum/post/2948835
Ok thanks again maybe ill end up with some free Nassarius Snails
To be clear, the snail eggs in your picture are not from Nassarius sp. Nassarius eggs are in small clear bubbles about 12 - 20 eggs in a bubble. The eggs in your picture look to me like Ilyanassa sp.
A lot of hobbiests do not distinguish between Nassarius and Ilyanassa. I don't really have a problem with that as long as they are aware of the behavioral differences between the two Genus.
james2042
Member
Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/2956044
Those look like Nassarius or Maculatus eggs.
so i must have a mixture can you tell me what you mean when you say behavioral differences
http:///forum/post/2956044
Those look like Nassarius or Maculatus eggs.
so i must have a mixture can you tell me what you mean when you say behavioral differences
bang guy
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Originally Posted by james2042
http:///forum/post/2956062
so i must have a mixture can you tell me what you mean when you say behavioral differences
Nassarius can only eat carrion. They hide in the sand and don't move much until they detect the signature of decomposing animal. Once they detect that something is dying or is dead they will follow the scent to a meal.
Ilyanassa are able to graze algae or hunt for prey (worms, other snails, etc.) if Carrion is not available.
http:///forum/post/2956062
so i must have a mixture can you tell me what you mean when you say behavioral differences
Nassarius can only eat carrion. They hide in the sand and don't move much until they detect the signature of decomposing animal. Once they detect that something is dying or is dead they will follow the scent to a meal.
Ilyanassa are able to graze algae or hunt for prey (worms, other snails, etc.) if Carrion is not available.