Banded Trochus Snail - food source

[jennyk]

My 15 gallon tank has been set up for three weeks now and it looks like it has cycled. I had the aquarium store test the water and they said I'm good to go, and I've noticed white spots on the sides of my glass - upon closer inspection I saw that they are actually super tiny little snails themselves...which apparently is a good thing.... :)

I bought 5 banded trochus snails today and wanted to have them a few days to make sure the water is really good before I add fish.

I know these snails eat algae but I'm worried they won't have a food source if there aren't any fish in the tank. I have about 10 lbs. live rock in the tank and 15 lbs. live sand, plus I've used some bio-support drops a few times in the past few weeks. Is there going to be enough for the snails to survive on for three-four days before I get a couple fish?

 

[grozier]

Live aquaria suggests dried seaweed.

 

[little_fish]

There will be some film algae they can eat, and you can supplement with dried algae sheets if you are really worried about them.

Normally we dont suggest getting a CUC until they have some thing to eat, and inverts arent as hardy as fish (so you should put in a fish first), but you and the snails should be fine.

 

[jennyk]

Thanks! The snails are doing well fyi! :)

 

[little_fish]

good!