Does anyone know what's wrong with them? They are a very peaceful sorority but I’ll watch them, maybe they do it when I’m not paying attention. Slugs move by secreting a slimy fluid on which they travel to reduce friction and prevent damage to their body tissues. She doesn't use her syphon and I see her tentacles come out once in a while. Do frsh water snails need new shells? White strings coming out of the shell. If the snail seems weak try putting it on the food. Hi there, my snail woke up a week ago from hibernation but this time I’m worried about him. If your snail has had an accident or break, it is unlikely it will eat until the repair is well underway. My phosphates are .25. Poke the snail gently with a … This takes time as well as lots of water and energy. A land snail? I've not ever noticed a problem between the goldfish and him. Also yes I did a water change/ cleaned the tank last Sunday and I’m going to do one tomorrow. Joined Oct 7, 2018 Messages 74 Reaction score 2. Annelise said: My trochus snail hasn't been moving the past day or so. Otherwise you might need to grow some algae for them if there is none left in the tank. In the morning they are still in the same place. Joined Aug 13, 2014 Messages 3,629 Reaction score 5,064 Location Ottawa, Ontario. One of the reasons that they move so slowly is that they must manufacture a slime track on which they move. Moving stress would account for the behavior or your new snail. You can find details on how to give your snail a bath here. teknon teknon Community Member; 78 posts; April 13, 2007; Posted September 14, 2007. How much did you clean the tank? Carefully examine the water snail shell, if the body of the snail is no longer inside the shell or if the snail hangs out of the shell and does not move, then the snail may have died. He’s not eating, drinkin (I attached a pic so you can help me figure out what they are), The nitrates are low (like 1 or 2) and the ph is 7. I don’t know about the kh. When I put the 2 snails in they moved around a lot and cleaned the whole tank within about 4 or 5 days. I’ll try the veggies and the wafers first and see if they go for them. Yes, nerite snails do 'hibernate' for sometimes days at a time. If it has any tankmates, it might be trying to protect itself since the other animals might be trying to eat it. The good, the bad & the assassin snails!!! If the parameters have any ammonia or nitrates, your snail might be irritated by the parameters, and try to hide in it's shell to try to protect itself until there's nothing left. Every day I pick it up and touch its foot and it retracts a bit. I’m not quite sure, my parents went to the pet store to get them but I think they’re zebra nerite snails. Help ~ Apple Snail Not Moving or Eating. We’ll have to decide if we are going to let them go in our veggie garden, I dare say we will. Good ideas, thanks! Land snails also leave behind a trail of mucous as they slide, which is another source of irritation when they get near your home. If you think your snail might have died, the easiest way to tell is to pick it up and smell it. ... We have been talking about this very thing. Being in with Bettas, the fish would try to nip at their tentacles and the snails would not tend to come out, or maybe not even move after that. If you have a question please make a new post. They became active right away. Most snails feed in darker conditions.or at night and being in a new tank , it will move when he wants to, may take a day or so. They need to be kept in temperatures … Just for future reference it may take a while before they show any interest in the veg, I think they prefer it once it’s ‘aged’ and softened a bit. The shrimp tried to eat them but gave up and the snails haven't touched them. I'll be honest I always wondered why my snails generally kicked the bucket after 2-3 weeks I read something a while back and supposedly if they aren't acclimated properly their intestines kinda explode, or something, and they … If there is none that could be a problem with them starving. A few species of slugs hibernate during winter when the temperature is lowest. One of my nerites stopped moving a few days ago. Re: Mystery Snail not moving for a few days? Also most of these snails only eat algae. This is very unlike him as he is usually very active. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 5 of 5 Posts. I usually feed them an algae wafer ever 3 days or so, plus they eat algae from the glass (I only clean the front), and they also eat dead leaves from my plants. If you suspect your snail is dead, gently pick it up out of the water and smell it. Until 13 days ago he was moving around the tank eating as usual. Pigeon sitting in garden not moving! 5 dollars at Petsmart for like 200 pellets. Why is my zebra snail not moving? The water helps them decide for the flow and flow comfortably. Hi All, I have an apple snail that has been suctioned to the glass near the top of my tank for about 4 days. Other species lay their eggs underwater inside a gelatinous If is sufficient. It's been two days and one of them is sitting in the same place in the sand and the other snail is hanging on to some LR in the same place. My gold mystery snail is not in his shell. What are the readings for nitrates, and p,h, and k,h. I thought it would be fun to have a snail “garden” for a while, … Sometimes my mystery snails don't move for a while , I double check on them and they are fine. Andrew Servinsky on January 02, 2019: My slugs name is Gary sadly he’s dieing I don’t know why. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 . I was about to put an algae wafer in but then they started moving! Small bubbles all over the tank – Why? Recommended Posts. Smell the snails to check it is not dead, or try any of these other ways to make sure your snail is not dead but sleeping. We won’t keep them forever. It would be helpful if you told us what species of snail they are, to start with. Obviously, a dead snail cannot stick to the aquarium wall or decorations, and will usually lie upside down. A land snail is any of the numerous species of snail that live on land, as opposed to the sea snails and freshwater snails. you read and agreed to the. This does not mean that they should purposely be kept in oxygen-depleted water. Occasionally I have seen one on a piece of blanched veg that I have put in for the pleco, but not very often. Thanks for the reply. Hermit crabs not moving & Snails Dying Hermit crabs not moving & Snails Dying. They’ve been moving the whole day now! Snails suffer moving stress just like fish, so they should be gently introduced into different aquariums. By entering this site you declare I don't really want to remove it from the tank while alive but I also don't want it to die in the tank and cause an ammonia spike. Otherwise, it's still alive. Land snails are also problematic for gardeners since they will feast on lettuce, spinach and other leafy greens in the garden, and the constant damage could kill off the plant. They also like to hide sometimes. Now they just sit on the side of the tank doing nothing for the entire day and they don't move. Bettas, per example, can try to eat the snail's tentacles, which will not kill it but is quite unpleasant for the poor thing. I used to feed him algae wafer twice a week to supplement his diet, other than that I just used to leave him be. Mystery snails & Cuttlebone... My snails seem to be fine with new shell gro... What is the difference between Mystery and Apple snails? Mar 23, 2019. zucchini would work well as some snails don't like the algae wafers I recently had 4 emails from different people saying that their snails had woken up from hibernation but were not eating or moving around much, so this is clearly a common concern. The … I see her move about 1/2 an inch left/right and up/down, but that's about it. Have you done water changes? I have a 20g w/ 15g sump. Still reading? It's been in that same position for 6 days now. you read and agreed to the. This mucus is the reason of the trace that snails leave when they move around. Aquarium shops sometimes replace recently purchased then deceased fish and snails. A couple of rocks in a tub of dechlorinated water in a sunny place should do it. One of my mystery snails goes on top of my other as if it is cleaning it. If not I’ll try growing some algae for them to eat. His trapdoor is clos... Blue mystery snail has new shell growth coming in black? If there is none that could be a problem with them starving. You should try a piece of algae wafer in the tank. By teknon, September 14, 2007 in Beginners Discussion. When I cleaned the tank I used to syphon for the gravel and I changed 25% of the water. They aren't eating either. ... by the way Goldfish love to pester and try to suck out of their shells, try a … There are a huge variety of reasons why this may be the case, so let's start with the most obvious first. He was found in my garden like all of my snail. … Brooke on November 17, 2018: My … You should try a piece of algae wafer in the tank. These are indeed Nerite snails, I have a couple of these in one of my tanks. Nov 6, 2018 #2 Oscaror Back In It View Badges. between 3 and 10 yearsIdeal water temperatures for snails range from 65 to 82 degrees, but aquarium snails will live longer — between 3 and 10 years — at the lower end of the scale as their metabolism slows down. Snail hanging out of his shell, not moving. Today one of... Where did my assassin snails go? This thread is locked. If the body of the snail is no longer held firmly to its shell; or if the snail hangs out of its shell, and does not move, it means it is dead. I thought they we... Can I keep the shell of my dead mystery snail? Mystery snail has white fuzz floating over shell!! The decollate snail (Rumina decollata) will capture and eat garden snails, and because of this it has sometimes been introduced as a biological pest control agent. How much did you clean the tank? if you have another tank with algae in it you could transfer them to it and see if they start moving around However, this is not without problems, as the decollate snail is just as likely to attack and devour other gastropods that may represent a valuable part of the native fauna of the region. If the snail is dead and if you get a replacement, please consider drip acclimating the next one. This usually warms them up and gets them moving, and it’s not harmful at all. Click to … A little over a week ago I bought two snails because my 10 gallon tank was getting algae in it. If you just took the snail and put it in new water (if you did a recent water change), it might have fallen into a shock (due to a rise/fall in minerals such as calcium in the water) and express it by hiding. If your snail still doesn’t want to come out after a week or so, you could try and give it a gentle bath. I had a nerite snail once and he seemed to be more nocturnal he would chill in a corner all day pretty much but the next morning I would see he had moved and was eating the algae either that or he didn't like when I watched him. Does that mean he is dead??? Snail moving across leaves. If it's a underwater species, it should do fine in the tank and start to move in a few days or so. If you just recently got the snail, it might still be stressed by the trip to your tank, and it might still be accustoming until it's finally feeling safe enough to move out of it's shell. When a snail retracts deeply into its shell but doesn't show produce a calcareous cover there is something wrong. They 'might' try it. The other one hung upside down on a rock for maybe a day just chilling there not moving. ... Watch the snail for several minutes. I think at least one of my nerites enjoys a bit of broccoli (very) occasionally. Also most of these snails only eat algae. If I blow on them to see if she's okay she tucks them back in. Thread Starter #2 Here is a photo of the snail. OP . I had this snail with me in my 40 gallon tank from last 1 year. As of this afternoon my mystery snail is on it's back and looks half out of shell. Breeding & raising Mystery snails (Pomacea diffusa). I have some pleco algae wafers, do you think they would work? I'm gonna attempt to explain this for … You can also confirm this by touching the sensitive part of the snail and observe its reaction. I... Can I keep pond snails in my aquarium - is it a good or bad idea? My trochus snail hasn't been moving the past day or so. Anyways thanks! What type of Snails are they? By entering this site you declare I approached him to see if he would fly away i got relatively close and he just walked away seemly not in pain or anything it seemed fine but my issue is that is hasn't flown away and there are quite a few foxes and cats in my area and i don't wont to be running outside to grab this thing from the clutches of a cat. Well I've noticed that my snails aren't moving. I'm just wondering how many days a snail can go without eating or why it's not moving. When I was new to nerites, I would freak out over 'hibernation' and not being able to find my snails, but you learn to accept it eventually, haha. Likewise, you can examine the trapdoor of the snail. I will be taking out the snail from the shell and will let it dry for few days. thats not it becuase my other snail same species and its not doing the same thing but thanks, If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask!. My snails love them, and they don't effect bettas. She hasn't eaten anything either. Mine only eat algae they never bother with the algae wafers I put into my tank. If it was actually with some earth and grass, it might be dying. When they came home they said the person at the store just called them “snails”. Hopefully not 100% How much water do you remove? OK, the cause of this problem could be a number of things. If you think your snails are particularly inactive in general then please click here. If it smells horrible (like a rotten egg), it's dead. My nerite snail hasn't moved in 12 days. Ok thanks, I’ll try leaving it in the tank a while longer next time. ... rabbit snail not moving why are my nerite snails dormant wy water snail hasnt moved for i day help zebra … found in swamps that are not very deep anyway. I had put a couple of algae wafers in for them to supplement them because there is no algae in my tank. Snail Jello For Noobs Without Great Kitchens. Bear in mind snails do sleep a lot sometimes but mastery should still move about, if they don't move for a few days AMD there not extending there food pull them out and smell them, if dead toil be able to smell it, its rank. If you just recently got the snail, it might still be stressed by the trip to your tank, and it might still be accustoming until it's finally feeling safe enough to move out of it's shell. What are the tank mates? My tank has been up and running for about a month now and has been done … Mostly my nerites ignore veg but if one of them does show an interest it’s after the veg has been in the tank for 12 hours or so. or dead fish. They 'might' try it. I bought 4 assassin snails about 2 weeks a... Just noticed tiny snails in my aquarium, Where have they come from?! Reef Squad Emeritus. I agree with cloudy Update: I gave them zucchini and they didn’t go on it so I took it out. So far, attempts at understanding it have failed and each possibility has logical reasons why it could be and logical reasons why it couldn't. For every inch they move, they make a thin layer of slime an inch long. Being in with Bettas, the fish would try to nip at their tentacles and the snails would not tend to come out, or maybe not even move after that. Does that mean he is dead??? My Mystery Snail's Shell is Turning WHite? I have very little experience with snails so I have no clue. Like Reply. Also I have never seen my Bettas do anything to or even look at the snails, even when I first put them in they barely glanced at them. Possible parasites on mystery snail? Land snail is the common name for terrestrial gastropod mollusks that have shells (those without shells are known as slugs).However, it is not always easy to say which species are terrestrial, because some are more or less amphibious between land and fresh water, and others are … A Slug. If the parameters have any ammonia or nitrates, your snail might be irritated by the parameters, and try to hide in it's shell to try to protect itself until there's nothing left. If there there is nothing for the snails to eat they maybe just conserving energy, You can try a bottom feeder pellet. Where can I buy apple snails, or assassin snails? Thanks for help i got my snail yesterday and it was moving around it does not smell too bad and its only other tank mates is a snail btw its a land snail. We had these snails in a takeaway container for two weeks while moving house and I could tell they were happy when put into their new enclosure. Terrestrial snails flow applying their muscular foot. R2R Excellence Award. He started to move a bit, but one was always more active than the other. A. andy36yr19 Fish Fanatic. If it doesn't move, it may be dead. You could try popping a piece of balanced veg into your tank, something like spinach, zucchini or broccoli would be good, if the snails are hungry enough they may try it. Help my snail is in its shell and its not coming out. It might also be possible your snail has an illness. My snail is very far ino his shell and won't come out. I recently got two mystery snails they don't move a whole lot. Yay! Just don’t allow the water temperature to drop below 50 degrees, or your snail will die within a few days. 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