malaysian trumpet snail question

[kaz]

If I put these guys in an aquarium without a filter setup yet would they die? can these guys survive during the cycle period? in other words can I use them to cycle the tank?

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Maybe with water changes. Like with fish, they will be affected by high ammonia/nitrite levels.

 

[Jchillin]

I agree. The concentrations of the toxins are higher at the bottom of the tank.

 

[Fishyfanatic]

MTS don't really put off alot of ammonia to complete a cycle. I don't know if it would be a good thing to attempt to cycle with them.

 

[SerLunchbox]

MTS are the third thing that would survive a nuclear war. They shouldn't be used for cycling a tank at all. As forementioned, the toxins will most likely kill them off and is not recommended at all. They will survive most other things except that.

The first 2 that would survive nuclear wars are cockroaches and Keith Richards (the battle between them is ongoing)

 

[Guest]

I think the MTS might survive a cycle because i had some in a betta tank that was uncycled and they bred like CRAZY.. however they alone won't produce enough ammonia to complete a cycle.