Snail Eggs - Will They Hatch?

[catgirl29]

While doing some maintenance on the 30 gallon this morning, I found these snail eggs. I know they're snail eggs because the snail is on another part of the glass, laying more eggs. I'm thinking its a Nassarius.

What are the chances that these eggs will hatch? They're a little unsightly but I could use more snails. I would also not like to duplicate "the Great Freshwater Pond Snail Takeover" of 2013/2014.

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[dball711]

Yes they look like cerith eggs and yes they will hatch, survival may or may not happen.

 

[nickg]

They could hatch but will likely be a meal...

 

[mkowalchuk]

I've gotten quite a few little trochus us from eggs.

 

[jennm]

Likely cerith and some might survive. I doubt you'll be overrun but if your supply replenishes itself to some extent, that's a good thing.

The rest become 'caviar' for your other critters.

Jenn

 

[mkowalchuk]

Took a picture, got a bunch of these little guys running around now.

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