Corky, our mystery snail, was found chowing down on our live triops. He’s hardcore!
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The triops grew fast and ate their siblings!
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Mystery snail eating triops…
How to put mystery snail in a holding container..?
Hello, I currently have a 10 gallon tank with some sand and a few plants. The only inhabitant right now is a mystery snail (my Triops died so hes the only thing left)
I want to get African Dwarf Frogs, but in order to do this, I want to change my substrate from sand to eco-complete (so I can add more plants and theyll stay healthier)
The 10 gallon tank is the only tank I have, so where should I put the snail while I am cleaning the tank? I have small, containers that I can keep him in for the time being, like small glass containers and such.
But for heat, should I just keep a lamp over the container he is in? Or will the intense light harm the snail?
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Tagged 10 gallon tank, container, gallon, inhabitant, mystery, mystery snail, plants, sand, snail, tank, thing, triops
Nerite snail OR mystery snail?
I want one of these snails but I am undecisive of which one to get.
If you could, please list the benefits and downsides of these snails (or at least one of them) and tell me what one you would prefer? (note: Im putting the snail in a tank with Triops, and ive heard these are the two best snails to house with them, so please do not suggest other species of snail)
also i would REALLY appreciate it if you did NOT give me answers like ” Iike this snail cus its pretty” or “this one cus its colorful”. I want actual beneficial reasons as to why I should get the snail over the other one.
Thankyou!
Dear Rebecca: Youre a damn fool for trying to out-smart me. Nerites only need brackish water to breed. Im well aware that they are smaller than mysteries. Im also well aware that mysteries snails applies to many species, but last time I checked, theres only ONE species sold in pet stores. nice try though. Mystery snails (ALL of the species) only go above water level to lay eggs, or search for food in desperation.
Next time, do your research. And think twice before posting absurd answers, because people like me will make you look very, VERY stupid- especially when Im in a bad mood.
PS: I gaurentee I know more about you considering Im majoring in biological sciences, have taken several biology classes, and interned at public aquariums. Despite the fact I do not own snails, I know a considerable amount of information about them.
The only reason I am asking this question is because I want feedback of people who DO own these snails and see what their perspectives are.
Have a nice night
What types of fish can I put in a 5 gallon tank?
Alright. I have a nicely set-up 5 gallon tank, and I can put as many plants and decorations in itas possible. We are pretty good at keeping fish. I breed snails and have even gotten to the point where I am breeding for color in mystery snails (albino, red, and black). My brother used to raise Gar, African Clown Knife, Red-Tailed Cats,and things like that but now raises different types of Puffers, Lion Fish, Clown Fish, and other salt-water fish. I breed Triops (which is SUPER easy). And I have my Beta who is around 5 years old; so, fish around here are pretty much spoiled too as if they were apart of the family. Then there is the Dragon Goby we have who is a weird little guy and our star gazer and lion goldfish.
So, back to the big question! I have a 5 gallon aqurium with a very good bubbler and filter. The temp of the water is usually around 65*F-72*F (I believe that they should recieve nightcycles where the lights are off and the temp drops down a little). Most of the time, my room is around 70*F with the night being 65*F. I can put as many or as less plants/decorations as my heart (or the fishy’s) hearts desire. I would like more than 2 fish in the tank- but I just want something that looks nice.
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