Stomatella

EQCM2B · 04/09/2006, 07:36 AM

After learning about how clowns and Bangii cardinals sex up and reproduce, I feel I need to ask this question. This morning I noticed my Stomatlla snail "puffing" into the water column this morning. He/She done this for a good 2 mins after I noticed it. I do not know if there are anymore Stomatellas in the tank as I did not put this one in there. How do these guys reproduce? I would "assume" that there would have to be another Stomatella to reproduce but like I said before Clowns and Bangiis are odd reproducers so what about the Stomatella?

Thanks

DensityMan · 04/09/2006, 10:49 AM

They are broadcast spawners; males releasing sperm and the females eggs. Been able to witness this many times recently (usually after a water change). The fish in the tank love these events and go crazy gobbling up the eggs.

04/09/2006, 07:36 AM	#1
EQCM2B Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 426	Stomatella After learning about how clowns and Bangii cardinals sex up and reproduce, I feel I need to ask this question. This morning I noticed my Stomatlla snail "puffing" into the water column this morning. He/She done this for a good 2 mins after I noticed it. I do not know if there are anymore Stomatellas in the tank as I did not put this one in there. How do these guys reproduce? I would "assume" that there would have to be another Stomatella to reproduce but like I said before Clowns and Bangiis are odd reproducers so what about the Stomatella? Thanks

04/09/2006, 10:49 AM	#2
DensityMan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,690	They are broadcast spawners; males releasing sperm and the females eggs. Been able to witness this many times recently (usually after a water change). The fish in the tank love these events and go crazy gobbling up the eggs. __________________ aka - Chevy, Scott, DM, etc... Zoanthid collector, Monitpoa sp. afficianado, Yuma snob and fan of the Mantis family. Former roommate of Tim the Supermantis; may he hunt in peace. (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=266915) Current Tank Info: building...