Golden Inca Snail Diet Question

[tastic]

I added a Golden Inca Snail to my 20g a few weeks ago, and since then he or she has done a great job controlling algae.

I am worried now about it having too little to eat. Should I be supplementing ?

 

[Wycco]

Yes! Algae and left over fish food alone will not give them the nutrients they need.

I would look up the sticky in the invert section for snail jello and feed fresh veggies high in calcium. (zucchini as an example)

 

[jpappy789]

:iagree:

 

[vampie]

I agree too. Sinking food like pellets and wafers will also work if you're feeling lazy.

And just an FYI, they are more commonly known as Mystery Snails.

 

[jm1212]

i would get a nice veggie clip from your LFS and use it to leave some lettuce in the tank for your snail, and your fish of course.

 

[Lupin]

I wonder which species exactly you have. Could you please post photos of the spire and the shell angles?

Moved to FW Inverts.

 

[tastic]

Thanks for the tips - I picked up a couple of clips and zucchini last night, we'll see if it draws any interest.

Also here are some pics of the "Mystery Snail" -

http://s677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/tastic42/

 

[Lupin]

It looks like a Pomacea diffusa to me unless I lost my head on this one since the spire is not sunken.:clap: If it were cana, you would not be keeping aquarium plants successfully with that particular snail.

 

[Flaringshutter]

Yep! Definitely a brig - Pomacea bridgesii/diffusa. Zucchini, cucumber, yellow squash, and all kinds of leafy green vegetables are wonderful for these guys. All veggies should be microwaved for a few seconds to soften them before you feed them to your snail.

 

[jackiomy]

They love green beans!