Usually we get money back during taxtime, this year we had to pay and use snail mail. How will we recieve our stimulus check via Direct deposit like previous years or via snail mail because that is how we filed since we owed money. Our accountant is never available to find out. And I haven't been able to find anything online to suggest which way it would be. I can't determine when my check will come because I don't know which way it will be coming. Thanks bunches guys!!|||My husband and I filed separately, both of us had to mail ours in this year too. I got money back and chose it to be direct deposited so I get my stimulus payment this friday. My husband had to pay and he paid by check so he doesn't get his until June. So I am pretty sure you will be receiving a check instead of direct deposit.|||I'm not sure if this pertains to your situation or not, but...
The account information used for an incoming direct debit payment to the IRS cannot be used as the account information for the direct deposit of the stimulus payment. People who choose direct debit to pay a balance due will receive their stimulus payments by paper check through the mail.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Tank with female bettas, and mystery snail...What else can go in?
I just recieved a 10 gallon tank, and I am planning on putting at least 3 female bettas in there, along with a golden mystery snail (probably just one so Im not over-run with them), and Im not sure what else. I was thinking a alage-eating type fish like a cory or something else small. Any suggestions?|||Corydoras are not algae eating fish. But a shoal of cories of 3-4 is fine as bottom feeder, who eat uneaten food. NOT dead fish, decaying plants, and rotten food.
As for a algae eater 2 ottos is fine.
("'\(o.o)/"')|||i would do 1 betta and some platies.|||You could do ghost shrimp they are small and clean. They also clean the bottom of your aquarium. I have two along with my algea eater, frog and guppies.!! Not to mention they are like 10cents at wal-mart.
As for a algae eater 2 ottos is fine.
("'\(o.o)/"')|||i would do 1 betta and some platies.|||You could do ghost shrimp they are small and clean. They also clean the bottom of your aquarium. I have two along with my algea eater, frog and guppies.!! Not to mention they are like 10cents at wal-mart.
How do you get a career/job? (Preferable salary, with benefits) I fax, and or email and or snail mail and or?
How do you get a career/job? (Preferable salary, with benefits) I fax, and or email and or snail mail and or drop off my resume and or portfolio to ever place I can. I call places. I am in the IL Army National Guard and have a Bachelors Degree. I am willing to relocate. I tried government/civil servant and private companies. Any suggestions or comments please let me know. THANK YOU!|||Please prepare a good resume and post it on job portals for free !
Jobs will pour in !!|||There is something about your resume and/or your approach that is not getting you through the door. You may want to have a professional resume writer look at and reformat your information. Also, if you have access to the career services department at your college, contact them and ask for help, and referrals to companies. They definitely want you to be successful, as you are their product.
Another idea is a career coach. Sometimes it's not what you're doing, but what you should be considering that is the roadblock.
Jobs will pour in !!|||There is something about your resume and/or your approach that is not getting you through the door. You may want to have a professional resume writer look at and reformat your information. Also, if you have access to the career services department at your college, contact them and ask for help, and referrals to companies. They definitely want you to be successful, as you are their product.
Another idea is a career coach. Sometimes it's not what you're doing, but what you should be considering that is the roadblock.
What is the largest land snail someone in North America (Oregon) can own?
I thought the giant African snail would be cool, but they are illegal in the US :( What is the largest someone in Oregon can own? Where can you obtain it/them?|||Basicly go outside and attempt to find one! There are several species of land snails you can find in Oregon, but watch out, chec your DNR on which species you can collect as one might be threatened or endangered. Try this website for more info http://www.northamericanlandsnails.com/
What is a good aquarium snail for me?
I want a small variety of snail that doesn't grow bigger than an inch.
It needs to eat algae on glass and plants.
Its population needs to be easily controlled.
It is not allowed to make much waste as the tank is only a 4 gallon Cherry Shrimp Tank.
Thank you :)
NOTE: Don't say Apple or Mystery snail.
NOTE 2: Nerite snails sounded perfect but I can't find them anywhere in Australia.|||Well if you can't find nerites there's really no other snail you oculd use. Try not leaving the light on for so long if your'e having algae issues.
You woulsn't want apple or mystery snails anyway. 1. Mystery snails ARE apple snails. 2. They have HUGE bioloads and in a 4 gallon tank that's not good. 3. They grow FAR to large for a 4 gallon tank.
I suggest looking on Ebay and seeing if they will ship to you.|||If you can't find Nerites then why not just settle for an Apple or Mystery? They're both nifty little snails.|||none if not apple snails or m s then none|||I don't think you have any more options..sorry.
It needs to eat algae on glass and plants.
Its population needs to be easily controlled.
It is not allowed to make much waste as the tank is only a 4 gallon Cherry Shrimp Tank.
Thank you :)
NOTE: Don't say Apple or Mystery snail.
NOTE 2: Nerite snails sounded perfect but I can't find them anywhere in Australia.|||Well if you can't find nerites there's really no other snail you oculd use. Try not leaving the light on for so long if your'e having algae issues.
You woulsn't want apple or mystery snails anyway. 1. Mystery snails ARE apple snails. 2. They have HUGE bioloads and in a 4 gallon tank that's not good. 3. They grow FAR to large for a 4 gallon tank.
I suggest looking on Ebay and seeing if they will ship to you.|||If you can't find Nerites then why not just settle for an Apple or Mystery? They're both nifty little snails.|||none if not apple snails or m s then none|||I don't think you have any more options..sorry.
What should I put in a 5.5 gallon tank with a betta and a snail?
I'm planning on getting a 5.5 gallon tank for my betta sometime soon and adding a little snail with it. Does the snail need anything special? Also what do they eat? Do I need special food?|||A snail and betta will completely stock a 5 gallon tank.
I'm guessing you will be getting a mystery snail but this applies to almost all snails They need to have a PH of 7.0 or higher. They need to have a cuttle bone for calcium and can be fed fresh veggies or algae wafers. I feed my snails hikari algae wafers.
They are very sensitive to copper and other metals.
You need a filter,heater, live or silk style plants,gravel, water conditioner, grow lights if you have live plants...|||Betta and a snail are a good choice for that size tank. Get one of the larger "Apple" snails, they wont breed alone like some of them can.
Snails will eat anything. Left over fish food, algae etc. But if the tank is nice and clean, and the snail is a big one, you might want to get some sinking fish food, or sink some chunks of vege in the tank to give it some more to eat.
Ian|||A 5.5 gallon would be already stocked to the limit with a betta and a snail.So you can't add anything else because it would be overstocked.The snail will feed on algae or left over food.
*EDIT*-Oh ok.Then you need a filter,a heater,Plants.decorations,gravel,and a fish tank hood.Optional-Air pump.
Good luck!|||I would get the standard snail food from pet store, but still ask the emploees they know alot
I'm guessing you will be getting a mystery snail but this applies to almost all snails They need to have a PH of 7.0 or higher. They need to have a cuttle bone for calcium and can be fed fresh veggies or algae wafers. I feed my snails hikari algae wafers.
They are very sensitive to copper and other metals.
You need a filter,heater, live or silk style plants,gravel, water conditioner, grow lights if you have live plants...|||Betta and a snail are a good choice for that size tank. Get one of the larger "Apple" snails, they wont breed alone like some of them can.
Snails will eat anything. Left over fish food, algae etc. But if the tank is nice and clean, and the snail is a big one, you might want to get some sinking fish food, or sink some chunks of vege in the tank to give it some more to eat.
Ian|||A 5.5 gallon would be already stocked to the limit with a betta and a snail.So you can't add anything else because it would be overstocked.The snail will feed on algae or left over food.
*EDIT*-Oh ok.Then you need a filter,a heater,Plants.decorations,gravel,and a fish tank hood.Optional-Air pump.
Good luck!|||I would get the standard snail food from pet store, but still ask the emploees they know alot
How do I scrape off snail eggs from my fish tank?
I know I asked the question about were these eggs things my fish tank and where snail eggs but many people told me to scrape them off so I don't get an infestation of them so how do I do it|||An old credit card or an algae scraper works best and wont scratch your tank like a razor blade|||A razor blade works best, but if you don't get every single one out of there, you can expect this to be a never-ending battle. The easiest thing to do, if you have room, is to get a small loach. They will seek out and slurp up any snail and eggs you have,
Would a mystery snail be good to put in a tank with a ten inch plecostomus (possibly over 10 in)?
I believe it's a 20 gallon tank. There is a small clay flowerpot in the tank, so the snail oculd climb on, but will the pleco hurt the snail?|||The pleco will suck the snail from its shell. I know it sounds strange, but I've lost three snails that way before I finally decided what the woman at the pet shop told me was true. Unless you want pretty decorative shells with no snail, I suggest you don't mix the two.|||they would be good tankmates. i have several snails with my bettas.
How do you transition a snail to a new tank with a warmer temp.?
I have a little snail with my goldfish and I want him to be with my betta, but my betta has a warmer tank. Do I just plop him in, or let him float around a while, or what??|||i moved a red ramshorn snail from an unheated tank to a heated tank and i just tossed him in ... he is alive and well with my betta who ignores him ... having a snail in the tank is a good idea and it can be an indicator of poor water quality if the snail dies ... i use a snail in every fry tank i have for this purpose because the fry tanks are only 1 and 2 litres of water ...|||Depends what type of snail it is, and if it can handle that heat. It is different for all snails.
Do NOT just plop him in.
Also, some bettas are known for killing and eating snails, so be careful about that ,and reconsider it.
If you find that it is okay, place your snail in a bag with its original water, and place it into the new tank for a few hours, letting the temperature even out. Then release your snail and check your betta for signs of aggression.
Do NOT just plop him in.
Also, some bettas are known for killing and eating snails, so be careful about that ,and reconsider it.
If you find that it is okay, place your snail in a bag with its original water, and place it into the new tank for a few hours, letting the temperature even out. Then release your snail and check your betta for signs of aggression.
How long can a garden snail survive under frozen water?
A garden container has filled with water, the water has frozen over. A snail is in the water below the ice layer. Can it survive? For how long?|||Well the only way to find out is to experiment! Yeah at home experiments are fun.|||28 days
Is this a safe way to make substrate for my mystery snail?
Hi!!
I want to use sand for my mystery snail's home, but the only sand I have is some that is spread out all over the ground outside.
It was from a sandbox a long time ago.
If I scoop some up and clean it, will it be safe to use?
Can I use dirt/mud as a substrate?|||I wouldn't use dirt for an aquatic snail, and the sand from outside won't be safe to use. Just buy gravel from the pet store.|||Not safe, too much chance of contamination, not worth doing.
If this is an aquarium set up, then no you don't want any of those things in the tank.
I want to use sand for my mystery snail's home, but the only sand I have is some that is spread out all over the ground outside.
It was from a sandbox a long time ago.
If I scoop some up and clean it, will it be safe to use?
Can I use dirt/mud as a substrate?|||I wouldn't use dirt for an aquatic snail, and the sand from outside won't be safe to use. Just buy gravel from the pet store.|||Not safe, too much chance of contamination, not worth doing.
If this is an aquarium set up, then no you don't want any of those things in the tank.
How to clean snail shells for jewelry?
I collected a handful of empty snail shells the other day and I want to make jewelry out of them. I was told to boil them to kill bacteria, which I did, but they are still pretty dirty on the inside.
They are very tiny, fragile snail shells... I would probably need a needle to pick out excess dirt and tissue. Is there an easy way to loosen the dirt? Any advice?
Thanks in advance!|||soap
They are very tiny, fragile snail shells... I would probably need a needle to pick out excess dirt and tissue. Is there an easy way to loosen the dirt? Any advice?
Thanks in advance!|||soap
Is my snail dead, and how long does it take for a snail body to decompose when they die?
I have a water snail, and I think he might be dead. At first he was fine, we had him for 2 years, and then he just stayed in 1 spot on the glass. It looked like he was sleeping. I thought he was lonely, because he was without a fish for a while. We bought the fish, then he went into his shell and wouldn't come out. His body is still there, but i don't know how long it takes for a body to decompose. How long does it take, and is he dead?|||It is sometimes hard to tell if Apple Snails are dead. If it is in the same place for several days, and part of it is hanging out of its shell, it is probably dead.
Decomposition will depend on your aquarium. If you have fish or other snails, they will probably eat him before he has a chance to decompose. If you do not have fish, it would depend on your water chemistry, but I would think a few weeks at most. - http://www.exoticgoldfish.net/care.html#鈥?/a> -|||Try to poke it with something to see if it responds and is alive. If it just doesn't react or stays still, then it's dead. I don't know how long it takes to decompose though.|||He probably is 2 years is a long time for a snail to live so I would just bury it or something. Sorry.
Decomposition will depend on your aquarium. If you have fish or other snails, they will probably eat him before he has a chance to decompose. If you do not have fish, it would depend on your water chemistry, but I would think a few weeks at most. - http://www.exoticgoldfish.net/care.html#鈥?/a> -|||Try to poke it with something to see if it responds and is alive. If it just doesn't react or stays still, then it's dead. I don't know how long it takes to decompose though.|||He probably is 2 years is a long time for a snail to live so I would just bury it or something. Sorry.
Does anyone have a picture of a baby black mystery snail?
I had a black mystery snail. Well it died and now I have tons of little shrimp looking things swimming in my tank. I was hoping that thats what they are.|||baby snails look like snails, but much smaller. shrimp looking things are definitely not snails.
here's a baby mine had once see, it looks just like a snail except really tiny:
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4268/鈥?/a>|||google it...|||They could be worms feeding on the carcass are the just drifting around and wrigling every once and a while? if they are they wont harm anything exept grow up and become even smaller black bugs and breed and have more worms.|||Here take a look:
http://www.jayscustomcomputers.com/wilma鈥?/a>
here's a baby mine had once see, it looks just like a snail except really tiny:
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4268/鈥?/a>|||google it...|||They could be worms feeding on the carcass are the just drifting around and wrigling every once and a while? if they are they wont harm anything exept grow up and become even smaller black bugs and breed and have more worms.|||Here take a look:
http://www.jayscustomcomputers.com/wilma鈥?/a>
Is snail you find from the backyard the same snail you eat? Does it both taste similar?
I ate snail but it was real tiny but then I see another snail like the one you can see in the backyard...not in my mine's but I saw it in someone else's....I was wondering if you eat the snail found in backyards?|||Depends on where you live. Brown snails that are found in California is the same that the french use. YOu need to clean them because there is a possibility that the snail might have eaten poisenous plants. I was told to put them in a pail and feed them spaghettis. http://articles.sfgate.com/2003-05-05/ba鈥?/a>
this might help|||Yup, you should feel free to go ahead and eat any snail you find. They're covered in an antibiotic film, so they are actually good for you.
this might help|||Yup, you should feel free to go ahead and eat any snail you find. They're covered in an antibiotic film, so they are actually good for you.
Can a crawldad or a crab get along with a betta fish and a snail?
Hi can anyone tell me if a crawldad or a crab can get along with a betta fish and a snail? Because my fish and snail are lonely.|||yea id imagine they all kinda control there own part of the tank the betta has the water the snail has the walls and if it gets along with the crab the floor and the crab gets the floor i see no reason why it wouldnt be compatible just keep an eye on it for the first day or two
either way if they dont get along they learn to stay away from whoever is mean so really i dont see how it could go wrong either way unless they litrally are hurting each other|||Well, crawfish could kill and eat your betta, and most crabs are brackish water or need land in there tanks. Maybe 2 african dwarf frogs! You have to feed them frozen bloodworms. I have 3 and they are so cute!
either way if they dont get along they learn to stay away from whoever is mean so really i dont see how it could go wrong either way unless they litrally are hurting each other|||Well, crawfish could kill and eat your betta, and most crabs are brackish water or need land in there tanks. Maybe 2 african dwarf frogs! You have to feed them frozen bloodworms. I have 3 and they are so cute!
What are the requirements for an apple snail?
I want to know it all... Can I just keep him in a little "Kritter Keeper" or shall I invest in a 5-10 gallon tank? Do I need any special lights or heating?
Also, the snail will be in a room that's dark all through the night, out of my control (it's a school project)--will this bother the activities of the snail, should I get him a little lamp?
What do they eat?
Do I want sand, or those mats (cannot for the life of me remember the name)?|||They can get pretty big. We had to get rid of one from our aquarium.
Checkout this site for some info: http://applesnail.net/
Also, the snail will be in a room that's dark all through the night, out of my control (it's a school project)--will this bother the activities of the snail, should I get him a little lamp?
What do they eat?
Do I want sand, or those mats (cannot for the life of me remember the name)?|||They can get pretty big. We had to get rid of one from our aquarium.
Checkout this site for some info: http://applesnail.net/
Could I add a snail and maybe a couple more neon tetras into my tank?
I have a 10 gallon aquarium and i currently have 4 dalmation mollies and 1 neon tetra. In the past, the tank has been very dirty and i go through alot of trouble to clean it. Would a snail help anything? I also was wondering if it would effect the fish (health wise). Thanks.|||Snails are good for Algae on the sides of the tanks. That's it. Otherwise they give off a lot more bad stuff that can harm your water quality. If it's "Very Dirty" it's probably because of your filtration system (or lack of one). Instead of investing in more fish, maybe you should look into a better filter?
The main issue with your tank is the size. It's such a small tank that you'll have to clean it at least once a week. The more fish you add, the more often you need to change the water. I've got a 150 gallon tank and I only have to do a 30-40% water change every month. But when I had my 20 gallon it was a week, week 1/2 between water changes.
As a rule of thumb, you should have 1 inch of fish for every gallon of water. Mollies can get up to a few inches full grown and so you're just about tapped with what you have in there currently. You can add more but expect to be cleaning the tank more often then you do now.|||You're welcome! :D
|||No, the snail won't have a lasting effect on the cleanliness of the tank, neither will it have an affect on the fish.
A 10g unestablished aquarium will become quite messy with mollies considering they can grow up to be around 5" when fully grown. That's why a group of 4-5 should be kept in nothing less than a 30g aquarium.
Neon tetras should never be kept alone, or in groups less than six. They should be kept in aquariums 20g and larger, in groups of 6-8 at the bare minimum. They're too active for small tanks such as yours.
Get one male betta and a group of 4-5 ghost shrimp, as long as it's fully established and cycled.|||your neon tetra must be very lonely because they need groups of six or more. the snail might help though i doubt that one snail would do anything big|||The snail won't drastically change how clean the water/tank is. If you're noticing a big algae problem, is your tank sitting in a window or somewhere that receives a lot of direct sun? That could be one problem. As for whether the dirty water/tank will affect the health of the fish, absolutely!! You might see signs of stress or disease if the tank stays dirty. Tanks require a lot of maintenance to keep clean. That's part of the responsibility of owning one, much like a dog or a cat or any pet. If you're unable to return or rehome all of these fish (try a larger tank? larger tanks are sometimes easier to keep clean because you have more room for error), I would at least try rehoming the neon or returning it to the fish store. They most likely won't give you your money back, but at least you'll know the fish is much happier to be with many of its own kind. Don't try adding more fish to make it happy, as that will just make the waste problem worse. Good luck with your tank!! Hope you can find a good home for the neon and that your mollies stay healthy. :)|||Get a Plecostomus they eat the algea they're cool and easy to care 4 too
The main issue with your tank is the size. It's such a small tank that you'll have to clean it at least once a week. The more fish you add, the more often you need to change the water. I've got a 150 gallon tank and I only have to do a 30-40% water change every month. But when I had my 20 gallon it was a week, week 1/2 between water changes.
As a rule of thumb, you should have 1 inch of fish for every gallon of water. Mollies can get up to a few inches full grown and so you're just about tapped with what you have in there currently. You can add more but expect to be cleaning the tank more often then you do now.|||You're welcome! :D
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|||No, the snail won't have a lasting effect on the cleanliness of the tank, neither will it have an affect on the fish.
A 10g unestablished aquarium will become quite messy with mollies considering they can grow up to be around 5" when fully grown. That's why a group of 4-5 should be kept in nothing less than a 30g aquarium.
Neon tetras should never be kept alone, or in groups less than six. They should be kept in aquariums 20g and larger, in groups of 6-8 at the bare minimum. They're too active for small tanks such as yours.
Get one male betta and a group of 4-5 ghost shrimp, as long as it's fully established and cycled.|||your neon tetra must be very lonely because they need groups of six or more. the snail might help though i doubt that one snail would do anything big|||The snail won't drastically change how clean the water/tank is. If you're noticing a big algae problem, is your tank sitting in a window or somewhere that receives a lot of direct sun? That could be one problem. As for whether the dirty water/tank will affect the health of the fish, absolutely!! You might see signs of stress or disease if the tank stays dirty. Tanks require a lot of maintenance to keep clean. That's part of the responsibility of owning one, much like a dog or a cat or any pet. If you're unable to return or rehome all of these fish (try a larger tank? larger tanks are sometimes easier to keep clean because you have more room for error), I would at least try rehoming the neon or returning it to the fish store. They most likely won't give you your money back, but at least you'll know the fish is much happier to be with many of its own kind. Don't try adding more fish to make it happy, as that will just make the waste problem worse. Good luck with your tank!! Hope you can find a good home for the neon and that your mollies stay healthy. :)|||Get a Plecostomus they eat the algea they're cool and easy to care 4 too
What to do about snail eggs in my fish tank?
I'm not sure what type of snail is in my fish tank but it鈥檚 the size of a pinkie fingernail and brown. I think it's laid eggs in my tank, there are kidney shaped clear jelly sacks with little dots inside them and are on the glass of the tank......What do I do with them? Leave them as is? Or Take them out? And do they live in any temperature?|||Most likely a mystery snail. When you do your weekly water changes, just pull the jelly sacks off of the side of the glass and suck them up with your water siphon if you have one. I really recommend getting one.
If not, your tank will have an overload of snails, so it's recommended that you make sure to get rid of them while you can!|||Get rid of the snail %26amp; any snail eggs you can find those snails are a pest %26amp; will multiply like mad. The best way to make sure you don't get more of those snails is when buying live plants from shops or any where is take time %26amp; check out the state of the tank the plants are in are there snails in the tank can you see any visible egg sacks on plants if so best thing to do is walk out %26amp; try another shop. Just to stay safe when you do find plants that look safe when you take your new plants home wash them in some clean fresh water before putting the plants in your tank check for egg sacks stuck to stems,tops %26amp; bottoms of leaves. Once you have washed your new plants then its safe to put in your tank with a very small chance of infesting your tank with pest snails.|||Some times when you buy live plants they can have a couple of snails on them, as they are usually sold in the same tank, or there may be snail eggs on the plants. there is an easy way to get rid of these, you can buy a liquid snail rid from a local aquarist, it's easy to use, and shouldn't cost too much.|||1 snail in a fish tank = 100's of the little beggars!
Get rid of them, but it's not so easy as it seems. I had a bad infestation of these not long ago, and not even regular removal of the egg sacks works. I don't like putting too many chemicals in my tank, you never know how it will affect your fish.
In the end I went for a very natural solution. If you tank is big enough (probably wants to be at least 80 litres or more) get a couple of Clown Loaches. These are really attractive fun fish to keep, and their favourite food is SNAILS. They cleared up the tank in no time, and lacking anymore snails they love eating the same stuff the catfishes in my tank munch on. Check out this website for further info.
http://westerncichlids.com.au/clown-loac鈥?/a>|||i currently have soooo many like 500 in my 2.5 gal with my african clawed frogs and the tank has only been set-up with snails in it for 3 months i thought they would help clean so i baught 3 and they layed so many eggs there are currently over 25 egg sacs just on one plant cause i have so amny snails and actually they make more waste than they clean so there not worth having and they infested my 10 gal and are starting to infest my 29 gal|||Did you buy this snail? What fish are in the tank? All your details do is give me questions. I need more info before I can answer that.|||take them out because once they hatch, they'll multiply like crazy
If not, your tank will have an overload of snails, so it's recommended that you make sure to get rid of them while you can!|||Get rid of the snail %26amp; any snail eggs you can find those snails are a pest %26amp; will multiply like mad. The best way to make sure you don't get more of those snails is when buying live plants from shops or any where is take time %26amp; check out the state of the tank the plants are in are there snails in the tank can you see any visible egg sacks on plants if so best thing to do is walk out %26amp; try another shop. Just to stay safe when you do find plants that look safe when you take your new plants home wash them in some clean fresh water before putting the plants in your tank check for egg sacks stuck to stems,tops %26amp; bottoms of leaves. Once you have washed your new plants then its safe to put in your tank with a very small chance of infesting your tank with pest snails.|||Some times when you buy live plants they can have a couple of snails on them, as they are usually sold in the same tank, or there may be snail eggs on the plants. there is an easy way to get rid of these, you can buy a liquid snail rid from a local aquarist, it's easy to use, and shouldn't cost too much.|||1 snail in a fish tank = 100's of the little beggars!
Get rid of them, but it's not so easy as it seems. I had a bad infestation of these not long ago, and not even regular removal of the egg sacks works. I don't like putting too many chemicals in my tank, you never know how it will affect your fish.
In the end I went for a very natural solution. If you tank is big enough (probably wants to be at least 80 litres or more) get a couple of Clown Loaches. These are really attractive fun fish to keep, and their favourite food is SNAILS. They cleared up the tank in no time, and lacking anymore snails they love eating the same stuff the catfishes in my tank munch on. Check out this website for further info.
http://westerncichlids.com.au/clown-loac鈥?/a>|||i currently have soooo many like 500 in my 2.5 gal with my african clawed frogs and the tank has only been set-up with snails in it for 3 months i thought they would help clean so i baught 3 and they layed so many eggs there are currently over 25 egg sacs just on one plant cause i have so amny snails and actually they make more waste than they clean so there not worth having and they infested my 10 gal and are starting to infest my 29 gal|||Did you buy this snail? What fish are in the tank? All your details do is give me questions. I need more info before I can answer that.|||take them out because once they hatch, they'll multiply like crazy
Will a golden apple snail eat moss balls?
I am planning to get a golden apple snail to put in my 8gallon with my betta fish.
I'm worried it might eat the moss balls and the Anubia I have in there?|||There are different species, all called golden apple snail in the hobby trade. Some greatly prefer plants over algae. The link below has a species key you can use, but it's not foolproof. You almost have to try one before you can be sure you have identified its species correctly.
These are all large snails since the "apple" in their name refers to the potential size this group of snails is capable of reaching. They will be capable of climbing out of an 8 gallon tank by pushing off the lid long before they reach their maximum size.
Moss balls and Anubias are not attractive plants to most vegetarian fish, but most species of apple snails have a more universal appetite than fish do.
In the very worst case, the apple snail might eat all of your plants, except for any algae, knock the lid off into the tank shorting out the light and electrocuting the fish, then crawl away to find a dark closed in spot to die in, such as inside a shoe or boot. Then when the short causes an electrical fire behind the tank, you grab your shoes to run out of the house, cut your toes on the breaking snail shell in your shoe, and later on have to explain how all this happened to the firemen, hospital, and your parents.
A smaller species of snail makes a lot more sense in this size tank. As someone in the Aquatic Plant Central discussion below says, horned snails are ideal for nano tanks, which includes your 8 gallon tank. Don't let anyone trick you into buying Pomacea glauca which is a striped apple snail masquerading as the "four horned" snail when it does not even have any horns. The last two links picture the difference.|||It really depends on the species. Most Apple Snails will eat plants, but the most commonly sold one the Mystery Snail (Pomacea diffusa) will not bother plants. Try to find which species it is.|||yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss鈥?/div>
I'm worried it might eat the moss balls and the Anubia I have in there?|||There are different species, all called golden apple snail in the hobby trade. Some greatly prefer plants over algae. The link below has a species key you can use, but it's not foolproof. You almost have to try one before you can be sure you have identified its species correctly.
These are all large snails since the "apple" in their name refers to the potential size this group of snails is capable of reaching. They will be capable of climbing out of an 8 gallon tank by pushing off the lid long before they reach their maximum size.
Moss balls and Anubias are not attractive plants to most vegetarian fish, but most species of apple snails have a more universal appetite than fish do.
In the very worst case, the apple snail might eat all of your plants, except for any algae, knock the lid off into the tank shorting out the light and electrocuting the fish, then crawl away to find a dark closed in spot to die in, such as inside a shoe or boot. Then when the short causes an electrical fire behind the tank, you grab your shoes to run out of the house, cut your toes on the breaking snail shell in your shoe, and later on have to explain how all this happened to the firemen, hospital, and your parents.
A smaller species of snail makes a lot more sense in this size tank. As someone in the Aquatic Plant Central discussion below says, horned snails are ideal for nano tanks, which includes your 8 gallon tank. Don't let anyone trick you into buying Pomacea glauca which is a striped apple snail masquerading as the "four horned" snail when it does not even have any horns. The last two links picture the difference.|||It really depends on the species. Most Apple Snails will eat plants, but the most commonly sold one the Mystery Snail (Pomacea diffusa) will not bother plants. Try to find which species it is.|||yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss鈥?/div>
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