Snail releases lots of small eggs - what is it?

[robert_s]

Hi. This morning I noticed that my Banded Trochus Snail releases thousands if not millions small eggs. See picture below-

Are they eggs? If so what should I do with them. Likely I dont have any fish in my tank currently apart from one shrimp and few hermit crabs.

 

[cdeakle]

Unfortunatley I can't answer your question but thats a really cool picture you took!

 

[ChrisRD]

I'll move this to the General Discussion forum where you'll probably get more feedback...

 

[Revstarky]

Yeah, my banded trochus snails do the same thing from time to time. They just lean back and let the eggs and milt go! After the synchronized sex, the water is temporarily quite cloudy.
I have had snails survive to adulthood from these spawns, albeit only a few. It's my understanding that they have a short, non-feeding larval stage and this enhances the chances of the survival of the young. Keep an eye out for little snails!