Description
Bumble Bee Snail
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Condition: Healthy and tank-ready
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Description:
The Bumble Bee Snail is a small, beautifully striped snail with striking black and yellow markings perpendicular to the shell length. Native to the shallow intertidal waters of the Indo-Pacific, this nocturnal snail often burrows in sandy or marshy areas and spends much of its time stationary. -
Benefits:
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Cleans detritus, uneaten food, and decomposing organisms
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Burrows and aerates the sand bed, helping maintain a healthy substrate
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Navigates rockwork crevices to remove debris
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Considered reef-safe and does not harm corals
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Diet & Care Notes:
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Carnivorous; may feed on tiny snails or worms if insufficient food is provided
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Known to help control Vermetid Snails
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Note: This is NON-WYSIWYG — the picture is for example purposes only.
