Pyramid snails?

[1spotpooalot]

I think I have a very bad infestation of these so called pyramid snails. My tank has been neglected for some time now (around 5-6 months), please dont get all over that...its a looong story.
But anyway, The other night I looked in my tank with the lights off and I saw dozens of these small conical shaped snails all over one side of my tank. These are about the size of a grain of rice which is how I hear these pests described.I have noticed these once or twice during the day and I picked them out. I have 2 clams which to this point seem to be not affected but I am afraid that will change.
Is it possible these are something else since they have not yet attacked my clams? Will they do any other damage? and most importantly...How do I get rid of them with a realistic approach.

[ChrisPrusha]

They could also be a species of Cerithidae, which are harmless detritus consumers. If you had dozens on one side of the tank, but none in your clams (and look carefully), then they might just be baby ceriths. Can you get a pic?

[Paintbug]

without any pics its impossibe to tell. i would go with rissoids as well. heres a link to tell rissoids from pyramids.
http://www.reefland.com/rho/2006/05/...lid_snails.php

[ChrisPrusha]

Good work, gentlemen!

[Fly Guy]

great link Paintbug

[1spotpooalot]

same shapea as the rissoids...but Im not sure of the coloring. Mine seem to be a bit more solid white. Ill need to check carefully again.Thanx all

[1spotpooalot]

great link paintbug...but I need a microscope to see what I got. I actually have a snail here in front of me but I cant tell what it is. This thing is so small I cant tell the characteristics. I have to be honest...it looks bad. I can not see a cover over the whole. These move pretty fast in the tank too. But I still have not seen them actually on my clams. Mabey they are killing off my snails first?...HMMMMMMMMMMMM

[ChrisPrusha]

Originally Posted by greenbean36191

If they were killing your snails you would see them on the snails. They don't hit and run. They also wouldn't be killing your snails "first." The pyramids that kill snails and clams are different species.

Really? I didn't know that!