Flocking Nassarius

[tiffrobbins]

Has anyone else ever notice that their nassarius snails are flocking, schooling, herding, etc. I've noticed that about once a day there will be two groups of about five snails each flocking around the tank. I just thought this was odd behavior and was wondering if anyone else had noticed it.

[graveyardworm]

Does this correspond to feeding time?

[dc]

Not mine.

[matter1331]

usually they don't do this unless they've caught wind of something they like (dead or on it's way out)

[tiffrobbins]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9244134#post9244134 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by graveyardworm
Does this correspond to feeding time?

It does usually happen around the morning feeding time. Could this mean that they are not getting enough food from the sand bed?

[graveyardworm]

I think it means they've either smelled food or have been trained and know approximately when it coming.

[NanoReefWanabe]

i seem to notice mine in groups as well..thought it was kind of neat...usually only three though...i often notice them to be what looks like fighting/ mating...

[DaveJ]

Yep, they seem to go at things in groups but I am sure its more to do with everyone of them smelling the food and going to the source than a herd mentality.