Best Type Of Snail

[Galedav]

i was just wandering whats the best type of snail that will do well in a freshwater tank?

 

[three-fingers]

Define 'best'...

There is no best snail, it's all down to personal preference, and what you want it for.

And you mean a cycled tank don't you?

How big is the tank? And is it just one big snail you want?

 

[for_my_fish]

Apple snails are worth having a look at. There are a couple of good ebay sellers for these

 

[Galedav]

im asking for a personal opinion also could you include why.

 

[vancouver]

I like my apple snails.. interesting little creatures to watch.

 

[GoldLenny]

Tell us more about the tank that you are thinking about adding snails. Some snails do better than others in different tanks and fish stocking. Some fish eat snails, others don't.

 

[three-fingers]

And is it the triops tank you would be putting the snails in? That would limit you due to size, and you would have to wait for it to cycle .

 

[fishboy619]

like everyone says, it depends on the situation.
maylsian trumpet snails are good for stiring up the sand and helping stop gas pockets forming, also east left overs and dying leaves. they reproduce quickley and hard shells make bad food choice for snail eaters.
ramshorn snails are good as the look colorful (come in brown, red, blur and black) eat dying plant leaves and algea. may eat live plants if not enough food. need a mate to reproduce
apple snails, look decorative, come in many colors and eat leftovers and algea and anything else it its way, they grow hugh and produce a lot of waste. need a matre to reproduce.
pond snails/common snails, easy to look after, usally live on leftovers and plant matter.easy for snail eating fish to eat.breed quickley and can get into filters, making it a pain in but to get rid of.