Quick Newbie Ramshorn Question

[Lupin]

Pond snail clutches look like white dots in a sack. Totally distinguishable when you can recognize a ramshorn clutch.

 

[pik01]

like a mini mini spixi clutch?

 

[Lupin]

like a mini mini spixi clutch?

No. They're basically sacks with white dots. I can't find a pic of it. Dang!

 

[Lupin]

Gotcha! Here it is.

http://www.aquariumplants.co.za/images/snail-eggs.jpg

 

[pik01]

ahhh, much more oblong than a nice round ramshorn clutch, huh?

 

[Lupin]

It's possible to find round shaped clutches but the eggs are smaller compared to the ramshorns.

 

[pik01]

I'll have to hover around the planted tank at the LFS tomorrow and see if I can differentiate between the 2...while looking like a total weirdo staring at plants of course!

"Uh, can I help you?"
"I must see the eggs!"

 

[Lupin]

LMAO! Great way to get a reaction from someone who least expects what will hit him.

 

[slice]

I'll have to hover around the planted tank at the LFS tomorrow and see if I can differentiate between the 2...while looking like a total weirdo staring at plants of course!

"Uh, can I help you?"
"I must see the eggs!"

HAHAHA I would love to see the people reaction to that

lol this is gonna be a dumb question but how do you tell if a snail is dead XD

 

[BreellaBlue87]

I usually try to put a food item infront of it, and if it doesn't move in a few hours to the food... it's dead.