I purchased these fish from Walmart, not knowing anything about them. I came home and googled them, boy was I surprized!! I made a trip out of town to get them some frozen bloodworms, but they did not have any feeder snails.
Where can I buy feeder snails? Re: Where can I get feeder snails? I keep them in a 6g tank hoping I can get them to mate, so I can have my own food supply, but no luck yet. I got them for free like always.
Some times they are given me "the look" but most of the time there is no problem. Last edited by PolishPuff on Thu Jan 05, pm, edited 1 time in total. Quote Post by 2greenpuffers » Thu Jan 05, am Thanks everyone I went to petsmart in the next town, but they did not have any. There is nothing where I live Quote Post by eieio » Thu Jan 05, am 2greenpuffers wrote: Thanks everyone I went to petsmart in the next town, but they did not have any.
That way, I don't have to do anything right now! Grapes, melon, pumpkin, cucumber, apples and pears hold up well in your aquarium and are easy for your snails to eat.
Avoid feeding your snails acidic fruits like oranges and tomatoes. Always wash and dry produce thoroughly, as chemicals from pesticides and your water supply are harmful for them.
Washing your snail food in dechlorinated water -- water that's been left out overnight so the chlorine evaporates -- is the safest option. Peeling the fruit will make it easier for your snails to eat and will remove any chemicals on the outside of it. Snails enjoy nibbling at a variety of veggies. They can eat snap peas, carrots, lettuce and other leafy greens. Blanch and cool overly hard vegetables like carrots before you feed them to your snails.
Clean and peel veggies. Attaching your produce to the side of the tank with a clip makes eating easier for these slow-moving creatures. Pet stores sell special clips designed for aquarium use. We understand that it can be difficult to find the right food for your reptile, which is why, here at Internet Reptile, we stock a huge variety of live food, including a selection of live feeder snails. The perfect treat for a huge range of reptiles, from snakes to lizards, skins to terrapins, snails are low in fat but rich in protein and calcium, which is needed by many reptiles to maintain bone growth, and for optimum muscle function.
We stock medium feeder snails, ideal for frogs and adult bearded dragons , along with small snails for turtles or small chameleons. Our high quality, human grade snails need to be kept cool, and can be kept in the fridge to ensure they remain at optimum temperature, and can be gut loaded with insect food for optimum nutrition.
Several species fall under the term "pond snails". To some hobbyists they are a valued scavenger, while others consider them a pest. Most grow to an inch or less and are olive-green to speckled brown in color. They are omnivores, feeding on algae, dead plant material, detritus and uneaten fish food. They usually do not bother live plants, but they are known to reproduce rapidly when an ample food supply is present.
Pond snails can be kept with peaceful community fish and make great scavengers in shrimp tanks. To prevent populations from getting out of control, keep organic debris to a minimum by doing regular water changes, vacuuming debris and feeding sparingly.
Snails are not very fussy when it comes to their water parameters, but it is important to maintain healthy conditions in their aquarium by feeding sparingly, doing regular water changes and maintaining good filtration.
Test water chemistry regularly to make sure you are providing the right conditions for all your aquatic pets. Snails naturally feed on algae, dead plant matter and bits of fish food that fall to the bottom, but they can also be fed Aqueon Algae Rounds and Bottom Feeder Tablets.
Snails — and shrimp — need an ample supply of calcium for healthy shell growth, so if you use reverse osmosis or deionized water, add Aqueon Water Renewal to replenish essential minerals and trace elements.
You can also place a little crushed coral in your filter, add liquid calcium to the aquarium, or even feed your snails Zilla Aquatic Turtle Food to make sure they're getting enough calcium.
If you are more of a "naturalist", feed your snails blanched kale, spinach, Chinese cabbage, green beans or broccoli, as these vegetables are all rich in calcium. Feed sparingly and remove uneaten food to avoid water quality problems. Nuisance snails have an uncanny knack for making their way into aquariums, and once they are there, it can be extremely difficult to eliminate them.
To avoid this happening, take the following precautions:. You cannot always eliminate nuisance snails completely, but you can drastically reduce their numbers by doing the following:. Some medications contain copper sulfate and other chemicals that are harmful to snails and other invertebrates.
Most other water treatments are safe to use in the presence of aquarium snails. Always read package instructions and ingredient lists before using any treatment in your aquarium. Snails are part of nature, and as such, they can be a valuable and interesting addition to an aquarium.
Read More. Home Blog Types of Aquarium Snails. Good Vs. Bad Snails There is a tendency to categorize aquarium snails as "good" or "bad". Nerite Snails Nerites Neritina spp. Rabbit Snails A relatively recent addition to the hobby, Rabbit snails Tylomelania spp. Assassin Snails Assassin snails Clea helena are native to southeast Asia.
They have become popular in the aquarium because they eat other snails, making them a natural method for reducing nuisance snail populations. Ramshorn Snails Ramshorn snails have been in the aquarium hobby longer than almost any other type of snail. Pond Snails Several species fall under the term "pond snails". Water Quality Requirements Snails are not very fussy when it comes to their water parameters, but it is important to maintain healthy conditions in their aquarium by feeding sparingly, doing regular water changes and maintaining good filtration.
Avoid Introducing Nuisance Snails to Your Aquarium Nuisance snails have an uncanny knack for making their way into aquariums, and once they are there, it can be extremely difficult to eliminate them. Inspect used gravel thoroughly before placing it in your tank.
If you are unsure of its origin or there are nuisance snails in the tank it came from, do not put it in your aquarium!
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