Are nassarius snails still a thing?

[Eye H8 Empty V]

So I’m cycling my first tank in 15. In my old FOWLR tanks I used to love watching my dozens of nassarius snails rise from the substrate like zombies coming to life when I would feed. I have not really seen them online or at the 2 LFS’ I’ve visited. Are they still a thing in this hobby or have they become the next dodo bird?

Billy

 

[Cell]

Definitely still a thing.

 

[moz71]

Still around ! look a reefcleaners.org

 

[flashsmith]

Right up there with urchins and big Mexican turbos as the hardest workers in my systems. Wouldn't have a tank without them.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

So I’m cycling my first tank in 15. In my old FOWLR tanks I used to love watching my dozens of nassarius snails rise from the substrate like zombies coming to life when I would feed. I have not really seen them online or at the 2 LFS’ I’ve visited. Are they still a thing in this hobby or have they become the next dodo bird?

Billy

They are, but in recent years, it's been hard to find true nassarius vibex. There are a lot of nass species that look very similar and a lot of sellers are collecting these instead of vibex... Most aren't dangerous but also aren't detritivores

 

[JoshH]

I have 4 in my tank and love them! Hard workers underneath the surface.

 

[nsteinca]

Here's a few online options in Southern California that I know of (there's definitely others):

Nassarius Snail

*Discounts Cannot be applied to inverts* $2.49 per snail! Inverts will ship with your next day order*

aquasd.com

Nassarius Snail (pack of 10)

Nassarius Snail (pack of 10) These little snails make an excellent addition to any reef tank clean-up crew. These particular snails burrow under the sand in search of leftover food, decaying waste, and fish excrement. They also are great because they are completely reef safe and do not knock...

coralsanonymous.com

Nassarius Snail

15 day money-back guarantee. Nassarius Snail care info. Nassarius snails are very useful in a reef aquarium, because they eat waste and stir sand.

vividaquariums.com

Non-CA options:

Top Shelf Aquatics - Live Corals, Aquariums Supplies and more

Your one stop shop for everything Saltwater Reef tank related! Discover a world of vibrant aquacultured corals and premium aquarium supplies. Explore live rare corals for sale and cutting-edge equipment to elevate your saltwater aquarium . Our expert guidance and resources empower enthusiasts

topshelfaquatics.com

Nassarius Snails-Eat Leftover Food (Popular)

Nassarius Snail These hardy snails are great for eating leftover meaty food such as Mysis shrimp in the aquarium. Nassarius snails are great clean up crew in a seahorse aquairum and we highly recommend them. These small snails hide in the sandbed and come out when they smell food. In a 30 gallon...

seahorsesavvy.com

Tongan Nassarius Snails-Eat Leftover Food

Large Tongan Nassarius Snail These hardy snails are great for eating leftover meaty food such as Mysis shrimp in the aquarium. These are great clean up crew in a seahorse aquarium and we highly recommend them. These larger Nassarius snails hide in the sand-bed and come out when they smell food...

seahorsesavvy.com

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

Thanks everyone! How many would you recommend for a 90 gal with a 2” sand bed? When is an appropriate time to add them? I started cycling my tank on October 12th so I’m only 3 weeks in and haven’t started testing ammonia yet.

Billy

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

Here's a few online options in Southern California that I know of (there's definitely others):

Nassarius Snail

*Discounts Cannot be applied to inverts* $2.49 per snail! Inverts will ship with your next day order*

aquasd.com

Nassarius Snail (pack of 10)

Nassarius Snail (pack of 10) These little snails make an excellent addition to any reef tank clean-up crew. These particular snails burrow under the sand in search of leftover food, decaying waste, and fish excrement. They also are great because they are completely reef safe and do not knock...

coralsanonymous.com

Nassarius Snail

15 day money-back guarantee. Nassarius Snail care info. Nassarius snails are very useful in a reef aquarium, because they eat waste and stir sand.

vividaquariums.com

Non-CA options:

Top Shelf Aquatics - Live Corals, Aquariums Supplies and more

Your one stop shop for everything Saltwater Reef tank related! Discover a world of vibrant aquacultured corals and premium aquarium supplies. Explore live rare corals for sale and cutting-edge equipment to elevate your saltwater aquarium . Our expert guidance and resources empower enthusiasts

topshelfaquatics.com

Nassarius Snails-Eat Leftover Food (Popular)

Nassarius Snail These hardy snails are great for eating leftover meaty food such as Mysis shrimp in the aquarium. Nassarius snails are great clean up crew in a seahorse aquairum and we highly recommend them. These small snails hide in the sandbed and come out when they smell food. In a 30 gallon...

seahorsesavvy.com

Tongan Nassarius Snails-Eat Leftover Food

Large Tongan Nassarius Snail These hardy snails are great for eating leftover meaty food such as Mysis shrimp in the aquarium. These are great clean up crew in a seahorse aquarium and we highly recommend them. These larger Nassarius snails hide in the sand-bed and come out when they smell food...

seahorsesavvy.com

Thanks for this! We moved to TX July 2021, I just updated my profile. That is so thoughtful of you!

Billy

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Thanks for this! We moved to TX July 2021, I just updated my profile. That is so thoughtful of you!

Billy

Hey! We're neighbors

 

[steveschuerger]

Here’s a screenshot of reefcleaners 90 gallon diverse option. I’m planning on picking up the 60 gallon one next week myself. Ive got about 10 Nassarius snails that came over from my 30. Real workhorses.

 

[doubleshot00]

Thanks everyone! How many would you recommend for a 90 gal with a 2” sand bed? When is an appropriate time to add them? I started cycling my tank on October 12th so I’m only 3 weeks in and haven’t started testing ammonia yet.

Billy

I have the same tank and have a about 5-7 in my tank. Large ones and small ones.

 

[tbrown]

So I’m cycling my first tank in 15. In my old FOWLR tanks I used to love watching my dozens of nassarius snails rise from the substrate like zombies coming to life when I would feed. I have not really seen them online or at the 2 LFS’ I’ve visited. Are they still a thing in this hobby or have they become the next dodo bird?

Billy

Petco usually has them in stock around me.

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

Hey! We're neighbors

Yes we are! I’m right on the Magnolia/Tomball border. Our address is Magnolia but zoned for Tomball ISD. It’s amazing how large all these cities are land wise. Are you on MARSH?

Billy

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

Here’s a screenshot of reefcleaners 90 gallon diverse option. I’m planning on picking up the 60 gallon one next week myself. Ive got about 10 Nassarius snails that came over from my 30. Real workhorses.

Awesome thanks!!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Yes we are! I’m right on the Magnolia/Tomball border. Our address is Magnolia but zoned for Tomball ISD. It’s amazing how large all these cities are land wise. Are you on MARSH?

Billy

Yep