hakova
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Hi all,
My tank now has a total of 3 snails from Family Physidae as far as I can tell. They (the first two) came with the riccia I purchase from ebay. I am OK with their presence although I am on look out for their eggs to collect and discard them when seen.
My question is about one of the larger ones. This guy started floating on the surface of water upside down today. It circles around the tank with the water movement, up and down as well, and occasionally it will hold on to a plant or heater, etc. to walk on it for a while. This is the only indication that makes me believe that it is still alive. After a brief period of walking, it will let go off whatever it was holding on to, then starts floating around again. The other two never float; they keep walking on plants, glass, etc. Has anybody seen such a behavior before? I am quite new to snails BTW, so please excuse my ignorance if this is commonly seen. OTH, if this is a sign of sickness, I would like to take it out from the tank.
Any pointers will be appreciated.
My tank now has a total of 3 snails from Family Physidae as far as I can tell. They (the first two) came with the riccia I purchase from ebay. I am OK with their presence although I am on look out for their eggs to collect and discard them when seen.
My question is about one of the larger ones. This guy started floating on the surface of water upside down today. It circles around the tank with the water movement, up and down as well, and occasionally it will hold on to a plant or heater, etc. to walk on it for a while. This is the only indication that makes me believe that it is still alive. After a brief period of walking, it will let go off whatever it was holding on to, then starts floating around again. The other two never float; they keep walking on plants, glass, etc. Has anybody seen such a behavior before? I am quite new to snails BTW, so please excuse my ignorance if this is commonly seen. OTH, if this is a sign of sickness, I would like to take it out from the tank.
Any pointers will be appreciated.