ReyK
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So what do you do with the snails you don't want to breed or the many, many baby snails? Do you sell them or just keep them? Your snails are gorgeous, by the way!
Mystery Snails...gotta love them!
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TMaier
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I keep the pretty ones. The others are sold on eBay or LFS. If I have too many egg clusters then I remove them and discard.
Goldguru
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To halt reproduction all that is required is to raise the water level to under 2 inches or so from the top of the tank.
the females will climb up & check the overhead space & retreat.
BTW I have 2 more clutch's now should be hatching in another cple weeks,there was 5 survivors after I had to temporarally rehome 3 larger gold fish for a few weeks.
this time I've applied saran wrap loosly to the side of the tank over the casings down into the water to keep them damp,we'll see how it goes.
the females will climb up & check the overhead space & retreat.
BTW I have 2 more clutch's now should be hatching in another cple weeks,there was 5 survivors after I had to temporarally rehome 3 larger gold fish for a few weeks.
this time I've applied saran wrap loosly to the side of the tank over the casings down into the water to keep them damp,we'll see how it goes.
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TMaier
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The higher water level hasn't worked for me. They just lay them under the lid/tank top.
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TMaier
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Here is the first hatch this year. Growing fast! 
Goldguru
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Well seems you cursed me with the 
"high water doesn't work for me" statement for I look the next morning & Aphrodite has laid a small strip (about 3/4 inch long)in wifes tank.
she would have had to of had over 3/4 of her shell under water to do that where she did..LOL
"high water doesn't work for me" statement for I look the next morning & Aphrodite has laid a small strip (about 3/4 inch long)in wifes tank.she would have had to of had over 3/4 of her shell under water to do that where she did..LOL
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TMaier
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Life finds a way. Lol
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TMaier
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Your snails look sooo pretty!! I wish I can get a light purple one from you. I already have a gold one in my tank but not nearly as pretty.
I have a question though. My snail loves to eat my plant leaves!! Even moss!! I see that you tank is heavily planted. How do you stop them from eating the plants?
I have a question though. My snail loves to eat my plant leaves!! Even moss!! I see that you tank is heavily planted. How do you stop them from eating the plants?
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TMaier
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What kind of snail? And what kind of plants? My snails generally leave most plants alone. But I stick with tougher leaves. Anacharis was eaten like candy.
Any plant that is struggling will be eaten.
Any plant that is struggling will be eaten.
Apple snail. Sorry I don't remember the plant names. I am a very new fish/shrimp/snail keeper. Here is a picture of my snail. It has algae on the shell. The shrimps often hop on and take a ride while having a feast.
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TMaier
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Egg laying has begun! Three clutches already. This is one of the proud parents. 
We have a terrestrial visitor. Otala lactea "Milk Snail".
My hubbie brought one home for a visit. There are a bunch of them in the fields around where he works.
We have a terrestrial visitor. Otala lactea "Milk Snail".
My hubbie brought one home for a visit. There are a bunch of them in the fields around where he works.
Geez, that purple colour is great. I'll never admit it but those snails are pretty cool.
nirbhao
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Mystery snails are sexual. They lay eggs at the water line.
