What snails are the best.

They are all sold under mystery and apple snail but they have different latin names that is what you need to look for to get the right kind..
You need to get Pomacea bridgesii snails they are the ones I have they dont' damage plants and dont' get massive...

Pomacea canaliculata are the ones that get as big as soft balls and can eat all your plants etc...
 
It is best when referring to snails to use their latin names. "Mystery snail" or "apple snail" is used often, but often refers to different snails. I have seen sever different types of applesnail (Pomacea genus- Latin for apple) labeled as "mystery snails" Usually the only mystery isexactly what kind of snail it is!
Pomacea Bridgesii- Aka "brig" Available in many colours, max out at ping pong ball size, male or female, not hermaphtoditic or capable of self fertilization. Safe to keep with live plants.
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Pomacea Cananiculata- aka "applesnail" or "channeled snail" Is the grand daddy. They can get huge and are VERY difficult to differentiate from a Brig when they are young. They can get basball sized (mine are about tennis ball sized) and the EAT EVERYTHING. Also non hermaphroditic or capable of self fertilization.
Here are some pics of "Speedy" when she was a BABY

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Snails have had an undeserved bad rap for years. If you get the right snail for the right tank you will find them very enjoyable and interesting
 
So the Pomacea Bridgesii seems to be the way to go! There are several lots on Aquabid.com selling blue varieties of Pomacea Bridgesii with cheap shipping costs.

Should I seriously consider getting a couple of these for my tanks?
 
I would get one for your 10 gallon tank you will love it, I have 3 in my 55 gallon.
Make sure you ask that the shells are in good condition...
 
I have TONS of apple snails (Pomacea Bridgesii) and more on the way. but i dont know how to ship snails since i only have sold locally so if someone wants to tell me how :help: i will gladly sell some 2 people in canada. right now i only have Blue and Gold ones. the other colors are still eggs ;). they are cheap since i have 100s of em.
 
anybody hear know a website to buy snails from, i have looked all over and nothing, i even called the lfs stores and they do not carry them. I'm stumped
 
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