Apple Snails

[CTlovesKS]

I got some apple snails from the shop. Only small they were 5 for £2 so I went for them... The idea was 3 in main tank and 2 in betta tank but 1 out the 5 was a empty shell, but that doesnt matter too much... they were 50p each anyways... And i was wondering what to feed them. They seem to be munching of some algue tablets at the moment, but I dont know if this was meant for them ?

also my boyfriend went into the shop to get them while I read bus time table... Anyways the snails looked really dead in bag they all closed up. the water was cold for them. But after a few mins of having them in a nicer hotter tank they seems to lively out and come out their shell. but ones still in his shell, hasnt even moved... Is he dead or sleeping ? How can you tell ?

Many thanks
Charlie

 

[loraxchick]

the snail in question might just be stressed out..give him a few days and see if he comes out..also be checking your ammonia etc casue if he is dead youll see a spike.
good luck with the snails...i love them!

 

[CTlovesKS]

Well i think I just saw his pop a little eye out and this was it... So will give me a couple of days if not will get two new snails for shop lol... but will check water as well

 

[David_M]

These algae tablets are good for them, they are meant for snails and plecos mostly. Just make sure you provide a good source of calcium for them since they need it for their shell, (you can get this with cuttlebone).

Yes wait a couple of days, some of my snails spent almost 3 days inside its shell before it came out.
pick up your snail, if the operculum (''shell door'') is tight and won't move your snail is alive, but if the operculum is loosed and you can easily take the body of the snail out then it's dead....
If you saw your snails eye coming out it's alive and you'll just have to wait some time until it has come out completely.

Good luck

 

[CTlovesKS]

When I am over there tomorrow I will have a look. Im not sure if I saw the eyes or just the door of the shell opening... Will post and tell you more tomorrow

Charlie