Free Marsh/Periwinkle Snails

[mgchan]

I picked up few bucketfuls of Marsh/Periwinkle Snails (I think that's what they're called) this weekend over at my sister-in-law's place Aqueboque (Suffolk County, Long Island).

They're small, approximately 3/8" - 1/4" long and don't grow large. They're especially great for small tanks and refugiums.

Earlier this year I'd picked up bunch and tossed them into my tank. They may not be as fancy as the other snails, but they get the job done. Plus they don't knock down your frags. Best of all, they're from the local waters and free!

I have 300 snails available and will give them away in batches of 25 or more/less if you want. They're acclimated in my tank.

I'm near Seventh Ave/Broadway and 56th/57th Streets.

[ October 11, 2004, 09:13 AM: Message edited by: mgchan ]

 

[Crakeur lost his password]

I grab tons of stuff from my back yard out east (Remsenburg). Crabs, macro, clams and fish. WE have traps in the water to hold live bait and we always get odd after labor day (butterflies and other tropicals). Started putting some of them into the big office tank and now I have local waters tank. One rapidly growing sea bass and a bunch of rock wrasses.


Never thought to grab the periwinkles. Now I'm going to be dipping into the waters again.

[ October 11, 2004, 08:57 AM: Message edited by: Crakeur lost his password ]

 

[nilo]

hi mike. can i grab a few? let me know when i can pick up. thanks.

nilo

 

[spuzio]

Mike if you have any left i would love some. I am located on 53 and Lex so i can stop by today an dpick some up if possible.

 

[mgchan]

I sent you both e-mails. Let me know if tomorrow, Tuesday, is good for you and how many snails.

Mike
[email protected]

 

[triggerboy]

Mike,

I'd be interested in a batch if you have enough... 15-20 would be more than enough. I work at 21st and 5th.. but go home via Grand Central... so I could easily stop by and pick them up after work if that's possible. let me know, thanks.

J.

 

[mgchan]

triggerboy > How about 20? I usually leave around 4:20 - 4:30, so if we could meet around then. Also, if you want, lunchtime is a good time to pick them up. You could take the R train from 23rd & 5th to 57th & Seventh. E-mail me at [email protected] and let me know when you want me to bring them in.

 

[digitallinx]

i'll take a few if you have ant left....

 

[Andy]

Hi, interested in getting some snails if you have any left. Let me know. Thanks...

 

[alrha]

any left, i can pick up today on my way home, i work by grand central too.

 

[mgchan]

digitallinx, Andy, alrha > I've sent you e-mails.

 

[mgchan]

Snails to the front of me...
Snails to the left of me...
Snails to the right of me...

There's been such a great response for them here, next time I'm going in with heavy machinery and dredge those suckers!

 

[Justin_NY]

is this snail reef safe??
i would like to take 20 snail if it is reef safe

 

[mgchan]

Justin_NY > Earlier this year I'd picked up a bunch and haven't encountered any issues with them in my reef. How about 15? E-mail me at [email protected].

[ October 13, 2004, 09:37 PM: Message edited by: mgchan ]

 

[nilo]

hi mike.

all the snails made it and are now doing their job.

thanks a lot.

nilo

 

[mgchan]

You're welcome!

 

[twinreef]

Hello

Do you have any left?

 

[spuzio]

Thanks for all the snails i really appeciate it. ALL OF THEM seemed to have survived!! They love cleaning my glass at night so its cool to see 100 snails working there in the mornings and then they are all hidden once the lights come on!

 

[mgchan]

spuzio > actually, you're seeing 150 snails! LOL

Aren't they cool? They also come out when you feed your fish.

twinreef > Sorry, no more left to give out.

 

[triggerboy]

Mike,

It was nice meeting you, and the snails are doing great... went right to work once I got them out of the bag. Thanks agian.

J.

[ October 14, 2004, 12:44 PM: Message edited by: triggerboy ]