Ivory Whelk - Babylonia sp.
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The Ivory Whelk, also known as the Babylon Snail, is a very attractive marine snail. There are several very similar species in the Babylonia genus, all of which have a light colored shell with darker brown or orange spots or lines.
These snails are not Reef Safe or Invert Safe. As with all true whelks, they will prey on other mollusks like clams or other snails. These whelks are usually buried in the substrate and there are some claims that they may help with bristleworm control.
The Ivory Whelk, also known as the Babylon Snail, is a very attractive marine snail. There are several very similar species in the Babylonia genus, all of which have a light colored shell with darker brown or orange spots or lines.
These snails are not Reef Safe or Invert Safe. As with all true whelks, they will prey on other mollusks like clams or other snails. These whelks are usually buried in the substrate and there are some claims that they may help with bristleworm control.
| Specifications | |
| Common Name | Ivory Whelk |
| Scientific Name | Babylonia sp. |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific |
| Reef Safe | No |
| Invert Safe | No |
| Community Safe | Yes |
| Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Max Size (in inches) | 2.5 |
| Min Tank Size (in gallons) | 10 |
| Diet | Carnivore, Scavenger |
| Specific Gravity Range | 1.022-1.026 |
| pH Range | 8.0-8.4 |
| Temperature Range | 75-82 |
| State Restrictions |
| Alaska |
| Armed Forces Americas |
| Armed Forces Europe |
| Armed Forces Pacific |
| California |
| Hawaii |
| Puerto Rico |