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Post by givethemhellkid on Aug 16, 2006 12:35:46 GMT
will my snails die if they are not in water 4 a certain amount of time  |
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Post by thedragonlord on Aug 16, 2006 14:12:43 GMT
depends how long, why will they be out of water? and what type of snail are they?
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Post by givethemhellkid on Aug 17, 2006 12:57:21 GMT
wel i dont have any snails yet, i will hopefully be getting some ramshorns for christmas  if the tank needed cleaning, the snails would need to be taken out although if there was a filter the tank wouldn't need cleaning out would it haha (i think i had a blond moment yesterday...sorry) |
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Post by thedragonlord on Aug 17, 2006 19:29:04 GMT
you'd only change 10-30% of the water each time and vacuum the gravel with a gravel vac (available at all good aquatic stores) as you want to keep the water conditions stable (constant) while changing the water completely every time gives completely different water conditions
you'd need a filter else you'll be doing 20% water changes daily, more if you have fish with them
you'd need de-chlorinator as well to get rid of the chlorine as it's bad for fish and snails
hopefully some one else could give you better advise, no offense to you, just im in a really funny mood atm
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Post by givethemhellkid on Aug 22, 2006 17:23:55 GMT
do snails like to be handled?
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Post by luvfishies on Aug 22, 2006 19:32:04 GMT
Again, that will depend on the kind of snail. Ramshorn could refer to Marisa (Giant Columbian Ramshorn) or the smaller Planorbid ramshorns.
It's generally not a good idea to handle any Ramshorn snails, due to the structure of the shell in relation to the body. They're "tall", "tippy" snails.
Best for handling are Pomacea species, like Brigs (bridgesii) or Canas (Canalicula).
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Post by axolotlsx5 on Nov 13, 2006 6:14:29 GMT
do canas snails do better in water at 65 degrees , see them alot on aquabid and want to get 1 for my aquarium = 75 gallon bowfront with 5 axolotls = thats why need water no higher then 65. keep at steady betwee 63 - 65 with aquarium chiller
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zirliz
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Post by zirliz on Nov 30, 2006 22:52:00 GMT
I've gotten some Ramshorns and was wondering will they survive in tropical tanks or would they be better in cooler waters?
Thanks
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Post by givethemhellkid on Dec 26, 2006 21:33:49 GMT
long time no speak...i got my ramshorns last thursday along with some food (3 pellet mix - shrimp, algae, bloodworm) but im not sure how much or how often to feed them as ther wer no instructions, i have occasionally been givin them a few pellets and spreading them around the tank, and iv seen them eating, i just want 2 b sure so i can give them the right amount.
Thanks x
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if the tank needed cleaning, the snails would need to be taken out although if there was a filter the tank wouldn't need cleaning out would it haha (i think i had a blond moment yesterday...sorry)
