Apple Snails - Aquarium Advice

04-23-2005, 07:01 PM

hey guys it would help me if you knew anything about apple snails, i just got one today he is about the size of my fist, will he/she reproduce by itself? and my snail hasnt come out of his shell yet, it has been 1 1/2 hour(s)

Jchillin · 04-23-2005, 07:10 PM

Wow...an apple snail...good going Rudy! Is it a gold snail? More than likely, he will remain still for awhile while he acclimates to your tank. Then it's off to the races. There is no place in the tank he will not go.

If you have any openings in your hood, it would be a good idea to get something to cover it as snails are known escape artists. I am currently using a small piece of saran wrap...but mesh or cloth is equally good. I don't believe your snail will reproduce by itself unless it is an egg-laden female.

krap101 · 04-23-2005, 07:13 PM

it cant i dont think. apple snails have both reproductive organs but they need another apple snail to lay eggs.

cougaran · 04-23-2005, 07:21 PM

Yes they have 2 sexes. But it may be a female and it could be pregnant already from housing together with other snails. Heres a good site on them http://www.applesnail.net/content/mu...es/english.htm

04-23-2005, 07:30 PM

thanks guys, i jut took a look at it, alittle of it came out, but it is still in the same spot, how long until he/she is happy in my tank and do you think it is a good idea for me to get some more apple snails and so they lay eggs? cause out off all the snails, apple and Mystery snails are my fav

04-23-2005, 07:31 PM

also i got the common brown apple snail

severum mama · 04-23-2005, 07:44 PM

My apple snail sometimes doesn't do anything for over a day, so I wouldn't worry about it. I think I must have gotten the laziest one at the store or something.

04-23-2005, 07:45 PM

well the one i got he was on the wall of the tank, and i saw one that was floating also if my snail is floating is it bad to turn him upside down to get the extra air out?

04-23-2005, 09:41 PM

good news guys, he just came fully ouy of his shell and now he is on the wall of the tank, hopefully he cant push the hood open

i have a plastic hood

04-23-2005, 07:01 PM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Apple Snails hey guys it would help me if you knew anything about apple snails, i just got one today he is about the size of my fist, will he/she reproduce by itself? and my snail hasnt come out of his shell yet, it has been 1 1/2 hour(s)

04-23-2005, 07:10 PM	#2
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	Wow...an apple snail...good going Rudy! Is it a gold snail? More than likely, he will remain still for awhile while he acclimates to your tank. Then it's off to the races. There is no place in the tank he will not go. If you have any openings in your hood, it would be a good idea to get something to cover it as snails are known escape artists. I am currently using a small piece of saran wrap...but mesh or cloth is equally good. I don't believe your snail will reproduce by itself unless it is an egg-laden female. __________________ _________________________________

04-23-2005, 07:13 PM	#3
krap101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 3,824 Images: 12	it cant i dont think. apple snails have both reproductive organs but they need another apple snail to lay eggs. __________________ Wizards first rule-People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true. Wizards second rule-The greatest harm can result from the best intentions. Wizards third rule-Passion rules reason. Wizards fourth rule-There is magic in forgiveness the magic to heal! In the forgiveness you grant, and more so in the forgiveness you receive. Wizards fifth rule-Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie. Wizards sixth rule-The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. Wizards seventh rule-Life is the future, not the past Wizards eighth rule-Deserve victory. Wizards ninth rule-Contradictions don't exist, in whole or in part.

04-23-2005, 07:21 PM	#4
cougaran Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MASSACHUSETTS USA Posts: 135	Yes they have 2 sexes. But it may be a female and it could be pregnant already from housing together with other snails. Heres a good site on them http://www.applesnail.net/content/mu...es/english.htm __________________ 38 Gal Freshwater - Livebearer Whisper 5 [acronym:1f3729bf24="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:1f3729bf24] [acronym:1f3729bf24="Under Gravel Filter"]UGF[/acronym:1f3729bf24] w/ 2 reverse flow Aquaclr 402 powerheads Turbo-Twist 6x [acronym:1f3729bf24="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym:1f3729bf24] sterilizer 18W bulb 18 Watt Triton bulb 10 Gal Freshwater [acronym:1f3729bf24="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:1f3729bf24] tank 3 Gal Fry tank 90 Gal Saltwater tank(coming soon)

04-23-2005, 07:44 PM	#7
severum mama Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,771 Images: 22	My apple snail sometimes doesn't do anything for over a day, so I wouldn't worry about it. I think I must have gotten the laziest one at the store or something. __________________ WE CAN STAGE A RUNAWAY GOLF CART MARATHON 5 gallon, 45 gallon, and 55 gallon planted 75 gallon SA/CA cichlids 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube nano reef

04-23-2005, 07:30 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	thanks guys, i jut took a look at it, alittle of it came out, but it is still in the same spot, how long until he/she is happy in my tank and do you think it is a good idea for me to get some more apple snails and so they lay eggs? cause out off all the snails, apple and Mystery snails are my fav

04-23-2005, 07:31 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	also i got the common brown apple snail

04-23-2005, 07:45 PM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	well the one i got he was on the wall of the tank, and i saw one that was floating also if my snail is floating is it bad to turn him upside down to get the extra air out?

04-23-2005, 09:41 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	good news guys, he just came fully ouy of his shell and now he is on the wall of the tank, hopefully he cant push the hood open i have a plastic hood

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