Snails

[siva]

Excellent, they just arrived.

Siva, I've got 6 MTS too. Some people say these are pests, some say they are useful for aerating the gravel and cleaning left overs. I'm a little concerned about adding them.

Well I don't want to suggest you do something that you might regret. All I can say is that, personally, I think they are great. I think they serve a good purpose in the tank but also are attractive. Maybe I am biased because I really love snails. I've heard they reproduce like crazy, but I've had them in my tanks at least twice as long as ramshorn snails and in the time 1 ramshorn has turned into 100, I've yet to see one MTS baby. And I recently did a substrate change, meticulously picking through the gravel removing any snails...no babies. I knew approx how many snails I had put in there and I counted and came up with the same. So I don't know what to think of their supposed rapid reproduction. It's not a risk for me because I really don't mind..I'll just sell them if I end up with too many

 

[Dwohlge1]

Hehe I love my snail "Gary"

 

[siva]

Yeah snails rock! lol

 

[F4A]

Today I visted a different LFS today which was over run with MTS. This kinda put me off adding them into my tank. Plus when I got home, I noticed a new tiny baby MTS in the bag. I heard they breed fast but I wasn't expecting within 2 hours.

I have three nerite snails now, so will adding the MTS be too much?

 

[siva]

It's possible the tiny baby could have been in there already and just looked like waste until closer inspection, or could have been attached to a larger one and you didn't notice it. No it wouldn't be but, if you really don't like the idea of them reproducing maybe you shouldn't add them?? Again all I can really say is that I haven't noticed any reproduction in my FW tanks over several months but I certainly have heard they reproduce fast. I think over feeding contributes however.

 

[Rokuzachi]

I don't mind MTS. The only snail I don't really want in my tank are the pond snail variety.

 

[siva]

Ditto

 

[Bettababe1011]

So far my favorite type of snail is the gold mystery snail. I just got one today, it's so pretty. His name of course is Gary.

Courtesy of Dakota's iPod.

 

[siva]

Today I bought 4 purple mystery snails, 2 magenta mystery, 4 pink ramshorn, and 4 blue ramshorn. I can barely contain my excitement

 

[F4A]

Thanks for your advice. I have taken the decision to add them as recommended. One of my assassins went after one straight away so hopefully they will be kept under control that way.

 

[siva]

Cool maybe they will perk up those lazy asses...um I mean assassins

 

[Bettababe1011]

Cool maybe they will perk up those lazy asses...um I mean assassins

Keep it kid friendly!! Lol.

Courtesy of Dakota's iPod.

 

[siva]

Well you're just so mature I forgot

 

[Bettababe1011]

Lol. I have older brothers. Do I need to elaborate? Lol.

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