Snails at waterline

[Codefox]

I remember reading somewhere that pond snails at the waterline was an indication of some sort of imbalance in the tank but I can't really remember. Just wondering since my snails seem to like it up there (Though there are certainly plenty who don't)

 

[dskidmore]

Depends on the type of snail. Some snails are semi-aquatic and come to the surface to breathe or lay eggs.

 

[Codefox]

Its the pond snails...don't see any of the others up there.

 

[App]

mine stay at the waterline as well. They don't always do that, some are always going through the substrate, up and down and walls. I think they just come up to breath once in awhie.

 

[Codefox]

Ok, I won't worry about it then. There's definately tons that aren't up there. Thanks

 

[hc8719]

i once kept some snails common snails in with some tadpoles i caught.

i didnt know it at the time, put i guess pine or oak leaves are really poisonous in water, the snails climbed out of the water while everything died...