Need Help ID Nassarius Snail Look Alilke

[pvh]

I just bought a few nassarius snails and saw a few that didn't look like the normal nassarius snails I'm used to. I remembered there where a snail that looked similar to the nassarius snails but a bit different which is NOT reef safe. Anyone know what it's called and a good refer link to look at? I just want to make sure before I put them into my tank.

 

[Liam]

illyanissa obseleta maybe

 

[delta]

They are called whelks

Here is a link to one of the RK articles on them
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-11/rs/index.php

 

[stingythingy45]

I think Greg has it,
Preditory Welks.......
Some sell them as nassarius snails believe it or not.lol.

 

[pvh]

They are called whelks

Here is a link to one of the RK articles on them
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-11/rs/index.php

That's it! Whelks! Thanks Guys.

 

[Leroy]

Peter I'm surprised you didn't put any pictures up of the snails you had or have a doubt about putting into your tank.

 

[pvh]

Peter I'm surprised you didn't put any pictures up of the snails you had or have a doubt about putting into your tank.

Oh yeah...somehow it didn't occur to me. I guess it's because of the lack of sleep. LOL Anyhow the snail I have in question I put in my QT but from what I've read they only bother clams which I don't have one at the moment.