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Post by thedragonlord on May 3, 2006 14:23:33 GMT
hi have any of you nice people got any emmpty apple snail (or simmilar) shells that are of a good size (about 2"+) as i need them to go into my shell dweller tank as shell dwellers live in the shells   or if anyone knows of places in birmingham that sell escargot shells can u tell me please thanks  |
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Post by SnailTrail on May 3, 2006 14:27:16 GMT
Hey Dragonlord,
Welcome to the forum and good luck with the shell hunting.
;D
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Post by *Sian* on May 3, 2006 14:35:02 GMT
Have you looked on ebay? I've seen quite a few shell auctions on there, aquatic and land snail shells.
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Post by thedragonlord on May 3, 2006 17:36:51 GMT
all of the ones ive seen on ebay atm seem to be from marine snails so are too heavy and the wrong shape to be inhabited as ive seem most of them shells in our bucket at work that we give to the crabs
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Post by felix93 on May 3, 2006 18:02:30 GMT
hi have any of you nice people got any emmpty apple snail (or simmilar) shells that are of a good size (about 2"+) as i need them to go into my shell dweller tank as shell dwellers live in the shells or if anyone knows of places in birmingham that sell escargot shells can u tell me please thanks I have got some empty apple snail shells, but I don't think they are 2" + in size though but not far off. And I have got lots of escargot shells that I use to put as decoration in my plant pots (to prevent my cats pee in there). They are clean, so if you think they are useful, I can spare some for you. |
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Post by luvfishies on May 3, 2006 20:06:39 GMT
Well hi there! Good to see you here!
What kind of shellies do you have? I've got Oscellatus, Similus, Multifasciatus, and Brevis, and they don't seem to go for larger shells. I've got neothauma shells, and applesnail shells, (about 1" opening) and they go for the applesnail shells over the neo shells. And these are Wildcaught offspring, which had never seen applesnail shells.
I forgot to mention, usually you can get empty escargot shells at the grocers, or even "delicatessen" or "specialty" food shops. That may be another option.
My offer still stands. I can send a couple of dozen applesnail shells, in assorted sizes, if you don't have any luck by next Monday.
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Post by thedragonlord on May 3, 2006 21:19:26 GMT
im going for multifasciatus as i can get them at £4.80 a fish rather than £12 like most people i know seem to have been paying for them i think i'll take felix up on the offer, no offence, but u know what postal services are like, like bulls in a china shop lol ill pm u about it felix like postal address etc but ill be asking u some questions luvfishies as u will probably be the most knowledgeable person on the multies i like the site to, seems very friendly |
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Post by luvfishies on May 4, 2006 0:26:26 GMT
Well thanks for the compliment on the site! We do like to natter, so please, do hang about, even after getting your shells and shellies!
You know, you could PM me anyways, with address, as I've got to unload some of these empty shells. Might as well go to someone who can use em! Free PnP, and I'll pack carefully.
You're going to love multis. I've got an F1 colony of 18+ fishies, and they're a gas to watch, rearranging the sand in their tank to their liking. LOL they even bully the Brichardis away from "their" shells.
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Post by felix93 on May 4, 2006 11:06:47 GMT
ill pm u about it felix like postal address etc PM me with your addy and I will get them send out to you on Monday (sorry I can't do that on Friday as I have a very busy schedule and the post office near me does not open on Sat.) I can send you the biggest escagot shells you want. (No need to worry about the postage, it does not cost much ) |
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Post by thedragonlord on May 4, 2006 17:08:54 GMT
i've pm'd both of you |
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Post by pheonixx on May 5, 2006 19:02:38 GMT
It does me heart good to see folks helping each other..Linda
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Post by thedragonlord on May 10, 2006 18:25:42 GMT
i got some off Felix today, they are now covering 1/3 of the tank floor lol, wait till the multies move them lol
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Post by luvfishies on May 10, 2006 23:07:07 GMT
LOL the other half of the tank floor will be covered, once the ones I sent get there!
Your Multis are gonna love their new home LD
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Post by thedragonlord on May 11, 2006 16:15:15 GMT
well that was 3 dozen lol, suppose ill spread them out a bit more later though
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Post by thedragonlord on May 12, 2006 14:53:13 GMT
i have 8 babies in there now, i only put six in the bag though so 2 mustta snook in
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