Nerite Snail.... Dying?...

[Corbo]

Ok, I got 6 nerites the other day... ALL are fine except this one that seems to be completely shriveled up and dead looking...

However, he is still putting up a fight when I tug on the opening of his shell and is still moving periodically.. I set him face down in hopes that he will take off and start munching algae, but he just sits there all shriveled looking... I try to help him attach to glass.. he tries halfheartedly and gives up... I even came in recently to find him turned upside down with the shriveled side up..

so my question is..

What's the deal?! I feel bad because I don't know what's going on... All of my other snails are fine, Amanos are fine, Rubberlip pleco-- A-OK!

Just this one zebra nerite seems to be struggling.

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Ok, I got 6 nerites the other day... ALL are fine except this one that seems to be completely shriveled up and dead looking...

However, he is still putting up a fight when I tug on the opening of his shell and is still moving periodically.. I set him face down in hopes that he will take off and start munching algae, but he just sits there all shriveled looking... I try to help him attach to glass.. he tries halfheartedly and gives up... I even came in recently to find him turned upside down with the shriveled side up..

so my question is..

What's the deal?! I feel bad because I don't know what's going on... All of my other snails are fine, Amanos are fine, Rubberlip pleco-- A-OK!

Just this one zebra nerite seems to be struggling.

Hard to say, but can he foul your water in that state?

 

[Corbo]

Wondered the same thing... He doesn't smell... But he looks bad... I just keep hoping for recovery... But hope seems little to none. Thought about euthanizing... But I don't want to

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Wondered the same thing... He doesn't smell... But he looks bad... I just keep hoping for recovery... But hope seems little to none. Thought about euthanizing... But I don't want to

Can you setup a little QT for him, even a bucket? Put some tank water and gravel to give him something to eat. At least if he does pass it won't affect your tank.

Good luck and I hope he makes it. I love watch our snail as much as the fish .

 

[Corbo]

Ahh that's a great idea! Shouldve thought if that! Thanks limpet!

 

[siva]

When coming in new I've had a snail sit for 5 days before taking off. From what I've heard, it's not unusual for them to go into a semi-hibernation state. When I suspect one, I remove it every day and give it a sniff. If it doesn't have an odor, back in it goes. If it's dead you'll know it...it begins to smell. I have tried some in unheated tanks and they haven't done so well. Not sure exactly what minimum tank temp these guys need but I wouldn't take a sleeping/hibernating one out and leave it in unheated water.

 

[Corbo]

Well... I he stopped tugging back when I mess with his shell opening. :/

 

[siva]

yes..not a good sign I got 6 from petco a while back and I think 2 were already dead when they bagged them.

 

[Corbo]

I love them! Best little snails! I need to get more!

 

[siva]

Yeah they are super cool. I especially love the green horned!

 

[Corbo]

I love them! Best little snails! I need to get more!

 

[Corbo]

I don't know why that posted twice. I really want to pick up some horned nerites. They look like little warriors. Haha