Pyramid Snails help

[Cibo]

I was reading some post when I came across some info on Pyramid snails A few day ago I seen a some snails in my tank that look like pyramis snails there was about 4 or 5 of then on the rock not near any of my clams. I just thought that my cerith snails reproduced, now I'am not sure after reading about the Pyramid snail do they only eat clams? is there a sure way to tell if they are cerith snails or pyramid snails they seem to only be on the rocks. I want to get a handel on this before 5 turn to 500 I have a 6 line in the tank...

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thanks

 

[DevIouS]

There are also a type that go for snails (Astrea & Ceriths mostly).
Check your snails & see if any are on them.

 

[Cibo]

My snails are find hope the are baby cerith snails I will try get get a picture I seen one on a rock all the way in the back dont want to have to rip my tank apart If i dont have to!

 

[DEEPWATER]

when in dout take it out

 

[DevIouS]

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum...-astraea-snails.html?highlight=pyramid+snails




Here is an excerpt from LiveAquaria:


"Identification
Pyramid Snails, or Pyrams are very small snails that belong to the Pyramidellidae family. They are generally white in color, have a slender shell that tapers to a point, and do not grow larger than a few millimeters. The Pyramid Snails use their long proboscis, which is a tube-like mouth, to puncture the mantle of a Tridacna Clam in order to feed upon the fluids and zooxanthellae cells contained within. A few snails will typically not pose a threat to a healthy Tridacna Clam. The snails reproduce every 90-120 days, and if left to multiply, can cause serious harm or even death to their host in a very short period of time.
Signs & Symptoms
Evidence of an inflicted clam can be noticed by poor expansion and loss of color within the mantle. The Pyramid Snails feed mostly during the nighttime hours. During the daytime, they will remain either at the base of the clam, or within the scutes of the shell, where they are difficult to spot. It is best to inspect an ailing clam with a flashlight a few hours after the lights have turned off on the aquarium. The small snails will line up at the top of the shell just below the clam's mantle. Treatment
If you discover these snails, it is best to remove the clam to a separate container of aquarium water. Once out of the aquarium, you can physically remove the adult snails, and brush the entire shell with a new toothbrush in order to remove any eggs."