KathyM
Teenage Snail
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Post by KathyM on Apr 28, 2006 20:22:37 GMT
....golden apple snails and canaliculatas?
Saw some biggish snails for sale today - they were about an inch and a half, some were breeding (if that helps identify). They were bright yellowy with lobster pink bods and a "trapdoor". I was very tempted to buy one but with me having a planted tank, I thought it best to check on here first how to tell, as the guy there didn't have a clue.
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Post by luvfishies on Apr 29, 2006 3:14:26 GMT
Well, the description could be either Bridgesii or Canaliculata.
The easiest way to eyeball the difference is the shape of the spire (the pointy bit). Brigs will have sharp "stairsteps" (shoulders) like the Great Pyramids, while Canas will have softer, more "melted" shoulders, kind of like a Cinnamon Bun.
Also, Canas will have a deeper channel that you can stick your fingernail right into, right at the first whorl of the spire (the place where the shell starts to curve, and the spire actually begins).
The lobster pink bods suggests Brigs, and at that size, mature Brigs. Canas do have pinkish bods, and not many body spots (yeah, applesnails have bright dots of colour in their bodies, in addition to the actual colouration of the flesh itself).
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KathyM
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Post by KathyM on Apr 29, 2006 9:11:36 GMT
Thanks very much! I suppose the downside is I can't have either  The canaliculatas would devour my plants, and you can't keep apple snails with angels as I've read since I posted (we have 4 baby angels at 1"). |
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Post by luvfishies on Apr 29, 2006 12:05:57 GMT
Kathy, I have Canas in with my Angels. Baby angels are nippy, but if they grow up with snails, they should be fine together! Check out the link in my signature, as there are loads of pictures of Angels and Applesnails together! EDIT: Decided to just add the snail/angel link HERE |
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KathyM
Teenage Snail
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Post by KathyM on Apr 29, 2006 12:58:19 GMT
Thanks  Fantastic pics! So how do you get around the pH requirements? all the info I can find on apple snails say they need a pH of at least 8, which I can't really do with what I've got in the tank. My pH is around 7. |
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Post by luvfishies on Apr 30, 2006 4:49:48 GMT
pH at least 8?  Nope, between 7.4 and 7.8 is "ideal". Too much below or above, and the shells will erode. |
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KathyM
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Post by KathyM on Apr 30, 2006 9:13:16 GMT
Hmmmm I wond3er if a snail is doable in this tank then? I'd prefer not to mess with the pH though, that's the thing, so maybe not. I'll try to control my urge to go and get one *lol*.
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Post by luvfishies on Apr 30, 2006 21:03:50 GMT
Hmmm, 7 is a little on the low side. I wonder if feeding them a diet very high in calcium, and using the saltwater Calcium drops would help with the possible erosion issues in pH 7 water?
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KathyM
Teenage Snail
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Post by KathyM on May 1, 2006 10:10:49 GMT
Yeah I think I'll stick with the decision not to go ahead. In the future, I'll have me snaily *lol*.
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The canaliculatas would devour my plants, and you can't keep apple snails with angels as I've read since I posted (we have 4 baby angels at 1"). 
Fantastic pics!