Where did my nerite snails go?

[MartyMA]

Okay, I plopped four zebra nerite snails into a heavily planted 20 long a couple of days ago. Now, it was not an algae farm but there is a bit on the glass. At first, I saw them cruising around but now, nothing. No snails to be seen. I do know that nerites will bail but where did they go? I have checked the tank as best I can but see nothing. Checked the floor...nothing. I will keep looking around. Any ideas?

 

[KPhilly]

What kind of filter do you have?

 

[MartyMA]

What kind of filter do you have?

AC HOB - I didn't check them but maybe they are in there? Possible I guess.

 

[KPhilly]

AC HOB - I didn't check them but maybe they are in there? Possible I guess.

Check it out and let me know, please.

 

[shellieca]

You know its funny you posted this. I have a Nerite in my 5.5g that I swear I haven't seen in months, I figured he (or she) was dead, then today its cruising along the glass. I was so surprised to see him! They hide quite well. I have 4 or so in my 46g tank & it can be days that I don't see any of them. If they're dead you'll find an empty shell, I have before. Hope you find them.

 

[Ayi]

Sometimes my mts going up the intake of my AC20 and go under the media basket. Check there.

 

[MartyMA]

Well, at least one showed up today. I bet that I just can't see them with all of the plants and driftwood. Still going to check the the HOB later.