What's going with my Turbos

[cam78]

All my Turbo shells are becoming empty. Are they dieing then the crabs (2) are eating them. Or are the Pep Shrimp eating them? Why are they dieing? All I find is their empty shells. So annoying. I am almost positive I do not have a Mantis, so you don't have to suggest that.

 

[renogaw]

what type of turbos?
if mexican then the #1 cause of death is starvation.

 

[cam78]

I don't know what type, just thought they were "Turbos". Anyway, can't be starvation, PLENTY algae for them to eat. They do like hair algae right? Got some of that. Trust me.

 

[clownfishguy45]

poor water quality is always a good starting point.

 

[bigarn]

Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2896723
what type of turbos?
if mexican then the #1 cause of death is starvation.
Very true ..... Plus the fact they're cooler water snails.

 

[cam78]

Originally Posted by bigarn
http:///forum/post/2896815
Very true ..... Plus the fact they're cooler water snails.
Interesting. Really? I didn't know that. That might be the cause then. My tank is up around 80 I think. Prob too hot for them huh? What do you guys keep it at?

 

[keith burn]

Originally Posted by CAM78
http:///forum/post/2896722
All my Turbo shells are becoming empty. Are they dieing then the crabs (2) are eating them. Or are the Pep Shrimp eating them? Why are they dieing? All I find is their empty shells. So annoying. I am almost positive I do not have a Mantis, so you don't have to suggest that.

How big are the h crabs?

 

[cam78]

they are not that big. But I have seen them eating the snails before. I am just wondering if they are killing and eating or are they dieing then the crabs are eating them.

 

[saltygerman]

Originally Posted by CAM78
http:///forum/post/2897175
they are not that big. But I have seen them eating the snails before. I am just wondering if they are killing and eating or are they dieing then the crabs are eating them.
If you don't supply empty shells for crabs to move into as they grow they will kill snails for their "house"

 

[cam78]

I'm shipping these guys off. They suck, they do nothing other than create these stupid problems. They had plenty opportunities to move into bigger shells and didn't. I think they are just hungry.

 

[keith burn]

Originally Posted by CAM78
http:///forum/post/2897175
they are not that big. But I have seen them eating the snails before. I am just wondering if they are killing and eating or are they dieing then the crabs are eating them.

If thay are not big thay may not be killing them but thay can
I like big snals and small crabs
Thay do a good job keep them if that are small

 

[saltygerman]

Originally Posted by keith burn
http:///forum/post/2897423
If thay are not big thay may not be killing them but thay can
I like big snals and small crabs
Thay do a good job keep them if that are small
+1 The crabs are worth keeping. Did you maybe just see crabs eating a snail that was already dead?