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hobogato
Sat, 25th Feb 2006, 11:22 AM
anyone know what these are? the tiny white things inside are moving and seem to be getting bigger.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/eggs.jpg
Ross
Sat, 25th Feb 2006, 11:50 AM
snail eggs, i use to get them all the time.
hobogato
Sat, 25th Feb 2006, 11:53 AM
cool - thanks.
discuspro
Sat, 25th Feb 2006, 12:05 PM
Yeah, I can't remember if they are Strombus maculatus (Strombus grazers) or not.

http://www.reefaquariumguide.com/gallery/data/506/medium/765st_mac_eggs.jpg

This is what Strombus maculatus egg cases look like. Check this url http://www.reefaquariumguide.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=7729
Ross
Sat, 25th Feb 2006, 12:26 PM
I think they would have to be either nassarius or astreas, as those are the only 2 snails i keep.
hobogato
Sat, 25th Feb 2006, 12:52 PM
probably nassarius. i alsto have a ton of tiny baby cerith's now.
Thunderkat
Sat, 25th Feb 2006, 03:52 PM
I can't remember the name but I have some of those in my tank. Here is a pic...


http://www.pixpond.com/1/46ejze.bmp
Instar
Sat, 25th Feb 2006, 04:23 PM
Here is a pic of some hatching. They are really Strombus eggs.
http://www.maast.org/modules.php?full=1&set_albumName=Instar&id=Im00325 0nassariusEggsHatchingCloseup&op=modload&name=gall ery&file=index&include=view_photo.php