Are turbo snails as prolific as freshwater snails?

[ewurm]

My snails breed like crazy, I am wondering if saltwater snails do the same. No evidence of this as of yet.

 

[spotfin]

Quick answer is no.

 

[davo]

I dunno there are many many many species of marine snails, but i think the snails you by as cleanup crew, do not breed like your freshwater species.

 

[RadleyMiller]

Not all snails breed like crazy, a lot of freshwater snails don't breed that much either. Are you trying to find something to feed your salt tank?

 

[ewurm]

No, I just like the cleanup crew and wonder if I'll get some for free. I guess not.

 

[myfishhadbabies]

stomatella and collonista snails will breed in ur tank like crazy, but they are small and i dont think much places will sell them, they are ussually hitch hikers from live rock.

 

[myfishhadbabies]

stomatella and collonista snails will breed like crazy in your tank, but they stay small and usually arnt for sale, they are usually hitch hikers from live rock. i dont know if this counts as a snail but limpets will also reproduce in your tank.

 

[schulace123]

i find eggs sometimes all over my back wall, but i never see any little babies...something prob eats them

 

[ewurm]

How many of these should I have for my 20 gal? I have about eight Mexican turbos, and 4 misc ones with odd shells for deco.

 

[Max]

It depends on your lights bro. I would go for about 1 snail per 2 gals of water and get a variety so that they exploit different environments,"stay away from bumble bee's if you want inverts."
To answer your question the s.w. snails have a lot more babies than fresh water snails . However their larvae have a planctonic stage and they don't do well with impeller blades so I'd be rather surprised if any of them ever survive.
hth
Max