Do snails poop a lot? - Aquarium Advice

mrsmarsig · 10-29-2005, 02:11 PM

Sorry for the odd question, but I have quite a few snails, no fish yet, and some plants and I see little "turd" like things all over, especially stuck in in cambomba. Is that from the snails, or is something else going on?

Thanks!

10-29-2005, 02:44 PM

it might be eggs. what kind of snails?

Jchillin · 10-29-2005, 02:54 PM

Indeed, some snails do poop in smallish looking "logs" (for lack of a better term). Knowing the [acronym:f97b607282="Identify"]ID[/acronym:f97b607282] of the snail can help.

mrsmarsig · 10-29-2005, 03:52 PM

I believe they are ramshorn snails. They are planar (so not pond snails), and they have dark spots on them.

Also, they do lay eggs on the glass, so I know that what I'm seeing aren't eggs.

Its really making my tank look messy. I'll shake the plants and get all the stuff off, then like two days later, its back.

10-29-2005, 04:33 PM

ugh i hate ramshorns.. i get them occasionally and crush em for my loaches...

mrsmarsig · 10-29-2005, 05:59 PM

I've read this a lot...but I'm planning on stocking with dwarf puffers once the tank is cycled and all ready to go. I've read that they love snails...

Although this is the first time I've ever had snails, and I'm a little intrigued by them right now. I guess if they overrun my tank and eat my plants I might feel differently!

Jchillin · 10-29-2005, 08:01 PM

They won't eat your plants...but they will overrun your tank in short order. I scoop out 10-20 a week.

caribou · 10-29-2005, 09:11 PM

Depending on the size of your tank, you might want to add a clown loach or two. Mine aren't that big but theyv'e eaten a bunch of pretty big snails (although some I didn't want them to).

10-30-2005, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by caribou

Depending on the size of your tank, you might want to add a clown loach or two. Mine aren't that big but theyv'e eaten a bunch of pretty big snails (although some I didn't want them to).

He said he's getting dwarf puffers... they actually need the snails tokeep their beaks sharp don't they? I don't think he'll have a problem. and loaches and puffer's don't mix.. [acronym:635f04be6c="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:635f04be6c]>

10-29-2005, 02:11 PM	#1
mrsmarsig Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MA Posts: 20	Do snails poop a lot? Sorry for the odd question, but I have quite a few snails, no fish yet, and some plants and I see little "turd" like things all over, especially stuck in in cambomba. Is that from the snails, or is something else going on? Thanks!

10-29-2005, 02:54 PM	#3
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	Indeed, some snails do poop in smallish looking "logs" (for lack of a better term). Knowing the [acronym:f97b607282="Identify"]ID[/acronym:f97b607282] of the snail can help. __________________ _________________________________

10-29-2005, 03:52 PM	#4
mrsmarsig Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MA Posts: 20	I believe they are ramshorn snails. They are planar (so not pond snails), and they have dark spots on them. Also, they do lay eggs on the glass, so I know that what I'm seeing aren't eggs. Its really making my tank look messy. I'll shake the plants and get all the stuff off, then like two days later, its back. __________________ Minibow5 with a few plants and one dwarf puffer

10-29-2005, 05:59 PM	#6
mrsmarsig Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MA Posts: 20	I've read this a lot...but I'm planning on stocking with dwarf puffers once the tank is cycled and all ready to go. I've read that they love snails... Although this is the first time I've ever had snails, and I'm a little intrigued by them right now. I guess if they overrun my tank and eat my plants I might feel differently! __________________ Minibow5 with a few plants and one dwarf puffer

10-29-2005, 08:01 PM	#7
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	They won't eat your plants...but they will overrun your tank in short order. I scoop out 10-20 a week. __________________ _________________________________

10-29-2005, 02:44 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	it might be eggs. what kind of snails?

10-29-2005, 04:33 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	ugh i hate ramshorns.. i get them occasionally and crush em for my loaches...

10-29-2005, 09:11 PM	#8
caribou Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nebraska Posts: 214	Depending on the size of your tank, you might want to add a clown loach or two. Mine aren't that big but theyv'e eaten a bunch of pretty big snails (although some I didn't want them to). __________________ 90 [acronym:e9dadb358f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:e9dadb358f] planted, [acronym:e9dadb358f="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:e9dadb358f], angels, neons, GN Plecos, GB Rams, Corys,Clown Loaches 90 planted, under construction, [acronym:e9dadb358f="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:e9dadb358f] 2.9 [acronym:e9dadb358f="Watts Per Gallon"]wpg[/acronym:e9dadb358f]

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