do they need a covered tank to stop them getting out and drying up under the couch?
and will they eat java moss?
-thanks in advance
and will they eat java moss?
-thanks in advance
a couple of questions about apple snails
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Depends on the species.
I'm going to assume you're asking about Mystery snails though (Pomacea bridgesii). They don't eat plants, and need to come out of the water to lay eggs. Mine lays their eggs on the underside of my tank's lip and canopy, and aren't much of a tank escapee risk.
I'm going to assume you're asking about Mystery snails though (Pomacea bridgesii). They don't eat plants, and need to come out of the water to lay eggs. Mine lays their eggs on the underside of my tank's lip and canopy, and aren't much of a tank escapee risk.
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Pomacea canaliculata, on the other hand, eat plants and are invasive species so most countries will ban or restrict them.
most commonly available apple snail species are not healthy plant eaters. typically they only leave their environment if there is not space to lay eggs, or an ample food source
cool thanks for that
they seem pretty interesting as far as snails go.
I'd like to have a couple in an uncovered 27 ltr uncovered tank with driftwood and java moss. plus either a betta or a few tiny fish
oh and I did mean mystery snail
they seem pretty interesting as far as snails go.
I'd like to have a couple in an uncovered 27 ltr uncovered tank with driftwood and java moss. plus either a betta or a few tiny fish
oh and I did mean mystery snail
a mystery snail is just a common name for pomacea bridgesii. They can often do OK in an uncovered tank, however, they could just as easily meander out. They look for the best place to lay their eggs...with a cover, it limits their scope.
hmm I dont want to have them escape and die, so I think I'll have to give them a miss.
thank you for the advice
thank you for the advice
yes they need to leave the water to lay there eggs, so may go a wandering if no lid to find the best spot. also if there is a water quality issue they tend to rise to the waters suface as well.