Shellies and Snails?

[dvanv]

I am going to start a multies tank and was wondering if I can put a snail or snails in with them. What kind of snail would be feasible if I can? Mystery? Ramshorn? :help:
Thanks.

Anyone out there raising multies? It is hard to find juvies.

 

[Lupin]

Malaysian trumpet snails are your best bet.

 

[Deb2]

Any snail would be fine, multis won't bother snails.

 

[jrh]

Actually, my multis aren't fond of snails. The ones that are small enough they'll pick up and move to the edge of their territory. That having been said, I like olive nerite snails for keeping the tank algae free.

 

[jpappy789]

It's hard to say...I had a load of pond snails in my 55 for a while (stupid hitchhikers) and after about a month or so they all seemed to disappear except for the empty shells. But I can't tell if it was both my multis and julies or just the julies...I wouldn't risk getting something that you really like.

And don't bother finding juvies. Honestly, if you get a trio, you are bound to get a pair IME...and they will start breeding in no time.