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Unread 07/30/2018, 03:54 PM   #26
Piper27
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I’m struggling with dosing and losing SPS, but I guarantee Mexican Turbo snails in proper number will keep your rocks algae free. They primarily graze at night.
Yea only snail or clean up crew I use really besides fish. They slaughter turf algae which is nice too. Make sure to buy smaller ones and one big one. The big one will do the work and the rest will live a lot longer. Plus too many big ones and reef putty will be your weekend task.


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Unread 07/31/2018, 10:45 AM   #27
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I have never had luck with turbos. It is my understanding they hail from colder waters so have trouble with long term survival in reef tanks.

I don't need my snails to breed, but at least live a normal life span.

FWIW I am using cerith snails and banded trochus snails exclusively now, hermits and crabs are too opportunity scavangers.


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Unread 07/31/2018, 11:20 AM   #28
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I have never had luck with turbos. It is my understanding they hail from colder waters so have trouble with long term survival in reef tanks.

I don't need my snails to breed, but at least live a normal life span.

FWIW I am using cerith snails and banded trochus snails exclusively now, hermits and crabs are too opportunity scavangers.
I’ve got Turbo snails that are 3” round going on 10 years They come out at night and keep the rock very clean.


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Unread 08/15/2018, 11:08 AM   #29
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TURBOS SNAILS and load up everytime you go to fish store.


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