azlin Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Wasnt sure if this was the right forum to post this, but here goes nothing. I recently bought a few of these critters to keep my tank clean, 3 days later - low and behold - I am blessed with 4 walking rocks (at first glance) later to be recognised as Baby Snails I am only able to find 2 of these at the moment, and i am assuming that one of my larger fish has helped themself to some free food. Should i put these snails somewhere (ie net) to keep them from the fish? or am I blaming the poor fish for something they didnt do? Regards, Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlyred Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Hi Jack, I guess you could take out the babies if you want to breed the snails, but if the fish are enjoying them why bother? They're a delicacy. Personally I feel being overrun with snails (it doesnt take long) is one of the most ANNOYING things. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azlin Posted August 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Hmm, well if they choose to keep breeding, i guess i could let the fish finish them off, Then again, i could always do with a few snails...They seem to be growing rapidly, and look to be to big for a fish to fit in their Gob. Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Hi Jack, Well, depends on if you want a ton of snails. The typical Animates "Mystery Snails" are a brown version of the golden apple snail (I suppose mystery sounds better than "brown apple snail") as far as I can tell. You'll find that they breed rapidly and soon you'll be trying get rid of them whether your fishies eat a few or not Also, baby snails are very good at hiding, so just look around your gravel and you might still find them in your tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaymann Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 wow , curious that you had babies straight away , as far as i know mystery snails lay eggs (which take awhile to hatch) above the waterline , usually where you don't want them to , like the lid/tank area so you cant remove lid :-? but good on ya !! .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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