eco23
Aquarium Advice Addict
So I flipped on my light the other day and saw this little guy on the tank wall. First, I assume this is just your normal, everyday pond snail?
What's odd is that I haven't added any plants since late May...and there is definitely only this one snail in the tank. Obviously he hitchhiked in at some point...but is it normal for a single snail to appear over 3 months after introduction?
Now to the main question...what to do with him. Currently he is in a Dixie Cup in the window with some plant sprigs...he's also getting normal pwc's, haha! The wife has informed me though that he will not become a permanent fixture of the window sill
Does anyone know for sure what their diet is? I've seen everything from algae to detritus, and everything in between. I know some planted tank guys love them...while other sites claim "...there is however exceptions to this rule, e.g. the Pond snail, which should never be introduced to the aquarium since they can rapidly devour even healthy plants." (from aquaticcommunity.com)
I know some people love em and others despise them. I don't mind having him in the DT...I don't overfeed, and assuming they munch on some algae and other nasties, I'm fine with him making a few babies...as long as there are truly no negative consequences to plants...it's hard to find verifiable evidence online since people have such differing opinions on them.
What is your vote?
(P.S.- He is also a prolific pooper...at least in the Dixie Cup )
What's odd is that I haven't added any plants since late May...and there is definitely only this one snail in the tank. Obviously he hitchhiked in at some point...but is it normal for a single snail to appear over 3 months after introduction?
Now to the main question...what to do with him. Currently he is in a Dixie Cup in the window with some plant sprigs...he's also getting normal pwc's, haha! The wife has informed me though that he will not become a permanent fixture of the window sill
Does anyone know for sure what their diet is? I've seen everything from algae to detritus, and everything in between. I know some planted tank guys love them...while other sites claim "...there is however exceptions to this rule, e.g. the Pond snail, which should never be introduced to the aquarium since they can rapidly devour even healthy plants." (from aquaticcommunity.com)
I know some people love em and others despise them. I don't mind having him in the DT...I don't overfeed, and assuming they munch on some algae and other nasties, I'm fine with him making a few babies...as long as there are truly no negative consequences to plants...it's hard to find verifiable evidence online since people have such differing opinions on them.
What is your vote?
(P.S.- He is also a prolific pooper...at least in the Dixie Cup )