Bumble Bee Snail (Engina sp.)

The Bumble Bee Snail ( Engina sp. ), also known as the Bumble Bee Snail, is an attractive little marine snail with distinctive yellow and black stripes reminiscent of a bumblebee. This helpful invertebrate is an excellent addition to your reef aquarium's cleaning team.

Distinctive appearance: This charming snail sports a conical shell adorned with alternating spiral bands of bright yellow and deep black, creating a bumblebee-like pattern. Its small size (1-2 cm) and vibrant colors make it both a decorative and functional addition.

Main features:

• Unique and attractive yellow and black striped pattern
• Adult size: 1-2 cm (small size)
• Predator of harmful polychaete worms and detritivore
• Active day and night
• Help with controlling worm and detritus populations
• Robust and suitable for aquarists of all levels

Needs and maintenance:

• Minimum volume: 40 liters
• Temperature: 24-27°C
• pH: 8.1-8.4
• Salinity: 1.023-1.025
• Diet: Carnivore/detritivore - feeds primarily on polychaete worms, detritus, and food scraps. May supplement with small pieces of shrimp or fish if necessary.
• Aquarium: Prefers a sandy substrate for burrowing. Live rock for exploration.
• Behavior: Active, constantly explores the substrate and rocks in search of food

Compatibility:

• In reef aquariums: Fully compatible with corals and most invertebrates
• Cohabitation: Peaceful with fish and other invertebrates. Avoid with large predatory crabs or snail-eating fish (triggerfish, etc.).
• Role: Excellent member of the cleaning team, particularly effective against harmful worms

Advantages for the aquarium:

• Natural control of harmful polychaete worms
• Cleaning up litter and food scraps
• Aeration of the sandy substrate
• A decorative addition with bright colors

Important note: Although carnivorous, this snail is harmless to other inhabitants of the aquarium and focuses on worms and detritus.

Add the colorful efficiency of the Bumblebee Snail to your reef cleaning team!