Where do i get snails lots of them.

[jeffs10]

I have a 10 gallon planeted tank to breed snails to feed my Green Spotted Puffer. I used to buy plants at petsmart or petco to feed my apple and rainbow snails and used to get alot of small snails now i found out they treat there plants to kill the snail and snail eggs.

I need to get those small snails to help keep my puffers teeth trimmed is there anywhere online where i can buy small snails by the gross?

any suggestions?

[millipede]

I'd try to check some other pet stores then. I didn't know that pet stores would treat their plants. I guess it's a good thing for most people. I'm sure you could find some at another pet store. If not, I'm sure there are some members here in your area that have a few to spare

[jeffs10]

I only checked out one and they said the buy there plants same place petco does i was hoping to find them online somewhere so im not taking my chances with buying loads of plants

[Pufferpunk]

Try Aquabid. Also, you should try breeding them yourself. Go to http://puffer.proboards2.com/index.cgi & look in the FAQs on how to breed your own.

[jeffs10]

Originally Posted by Pufferpunk

Try Aquabid. Also, you should try breeding them yourself. Go to [url]http://puffer.proboards2.com/index.cgi & look in the FAQs on how to breed your own.

Do you know the name of the snails i should be feeding them? I don't want to buy the wrong ones that are to hard. I read that in one of your artlices.

thanks for the info

[Pufferpunk]

Common pond snails will work, but there is a lot of info on that in the articles on snail breeding in those FAQs.

[jeffs10]

I have 2 ramhorn snails and they have laid eggs before but never turned out into anything. I just have alot of eggs laid about 1.5 weeks ago and they seem to be getting bigger so hoppfully i'll get lucky and get a good batch in another 1.5 weeks. thanks for all the info on your site i have read over it all.

Have to trim my sa puffers teeth soon and was glad to see the faq with photos

[Pufferpunk]

Yes, I just updated the Puffer Dentistry article. It should be coming out in TFH mag soon!

[Menagerie]

eBay is also a good place to look for snails, if yours do not reproduce quickly.

[Fishyfanatic]

I hunted for snails for my little tanks and couldn't find them until I went to a little mom and pop store and they were giving them away to anyone who wanted them. Try [acronym:8077f2d110="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:8077f2d110]'s that aren't big chains. I'm not sure what type of snails you are looking for, but you could try (biting my tongue) Wal-Mart. Ours has TONS of snails in stock in those little clear cups that they sell Betta's from. Also, try special ordering.