captaincritical
Aquarium Advice Freak
Hellohello,
I was testing my water this morning when I noticed some movement in the substrate. I don't even know how I spotted them (they are TINY), but it would appear I've picked up some hitchhikers! I recently introduced two new plants to my tank, and I've just now spotted at least 3 snails. I spent 15 minutes messing with my iPhone to get some pictures. Can anyone confirm that these are assassin snails? They could also be MTS, right?
Blurry but indicative of shape, at least:
What are the odds they'll survive in my tank? It's not fully cycled yet; I'm JUST starting to see nitrates. I added some Prime just in case it'll help. My ammonia is sitting at 0.50ppm.
Just how readily do these breed in fresh water? Am I going to have an infestation?
Thanks!
I was testing my water this morning when I noticed some movement in the substrate. I don't even know how I spotted them (they are TINY), but it would appear I've picked up some hitchhikers! I recently introduced two new plants to my tank, and I've just now spotted at least 3 snails. I spent 15 minutes messing with my iPhone to get some pictures. Can anyone confirm that these are assassin snails? They could also be MTS, right?
Blurry but indicative of shape, at least:
What are the odds they'll survive in my tank? It's not fully cycled yet; I'm JUST starting to see nitrates. I added some Prime just in case it'll help. My ammonia is sitting at 0.50ppm.
Just how readily do these breed in fresh water? Am I going to have an infestation?
Thanks!