Bumblebee Snails (Pusiostoma / Engina mendicaria)

Bumblebee Snails (Pusiostoma / Engina mendicaria) – Small but Mighty Detritus Hunters

Bumblebee Snails are attractive and useful additions to any reef tank, sporting bold black-and-yellow bands that add a splash of color to your clean-up crew. These small snails are effective scavengers, feeding on leftover food, detritus, and even some nuisance worms in the substrate. Hardy and reef-safe, they help keep hard-to-reach areas clean, including rock crevices and the sand bed.

Key Benefits:

• Striking Appearance – Distinct black-and-yellow banding

• Effective Scavengers – Consume detritus, leftover food, and worms

• Reef-Safe – Won’t harm corals or peaceful tank mates

• Small and Hardy – Perfect for nano and large reef aquariums alike

Add Bumblebee Snails to your aquarium for both beauty and function—keeping your substrate and rockwork cleaner while adding a touch of color.