What kind of waste do they put out? When considering bioload, do I consider them an oscar or a tetra? Considering getting one for my 150, I just want to know where they fit in the bio-ladder.
Bioload of large apple snails.
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I've heard the recommendation 2.5 gallons per snail (for brigs). So about 1 gallon per inch of shell diameter (give or take a little). Unless you're going to seriously overstock your tank, 1 large snail in a 150 gallon isn't going to do much (or do you mean 150 liters, because that is a bit different!)
150 gallon. Was more of a general curiosity question as I've never actually watched the back end of a snail before.
One big apple snail should'nt give you a big increase. The one inch per gallon works pretty well if you use shell length. These big guys rove all over the tank and can add some nice interest to things. I was suprised at the personality shown by a fist sized apple snail.
LFS has a bunch for cheap. Like $5ish.
Next question: Are they asexual?
Edit: omg I'm one of those kids that goes on the internet to ask people questions that can be answered by the almighty google.
Next question: Are they asexual?
Edit: omg I'm one of those kids that goes on the internet to ask people questions that can be answered by the almighty google.
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whoa, i breed/sell snails.. and 5$ is ALOT
No, brigs only have Male Female. there like humans
The bioload isnt much. ive had over 50+ in a 10gallon holding tank and there ammonia didnt rise badly between water changes.
No, brigs only have Male Female. there like humans
The bioload isnt much. ive had over 50+ in a 10gallon holding tank and there ammonia didnt rise badly between water changes.
http://www.applesnail.net/
dynamite reference.
The $5 snails are already tennis ball sized, which around here typically fetch $15ish.
dynamite reference.
The $5 snails are already tennis ball sized, which around here typically fetch $15ish.
for those size that seems fair 