Snail Only Jar

[Back in the fold]

I'm part of the camp that doesn't believe they are pests. Ever since I have had them in my aquarium, i don't see a speck of algae (brown OR green). It's great how they help keep everything spotless, and I don't even have to do anything to care for them!

You're right ! They are not a pest. They are the best algae cleaning snail of all.

 

[Rocky998]

She killed the RHs and not the pond- bladders

Only the RHs yup... She really either had something against them or really liked their taste... Idk

 

[Rocky998]

My bladders are tinyyyyyyy

Oh mine are about a half of an inch or smaller. The EXTREMELY small ones get nipped by the female at times

 

[Kyshiara]

I love bladders!!! (and ramshorns, and malaysian trumpets and generally all pest snails lol )

Geez I agree so much

 

[Kyshiara]

I will be looking forward to seeing how this goes
I have one question, what size tank would I need for an apple snail? And would I need a filter?

 

[Koenator]

Seems like a really fun idea! Keep us up to date with photos and stuff!

Where can I add photos? Should I do it in the journal section?

 

[Rocky998]

Where can I add photos? Should I do it in the journal section?

You can add them here if you want or start a build journal if you want!
(The mods would probably prefer you start a build journal as it is going in a different direction then on this thread if you add photos here)

 

[Beastije]

BTW I have something similar you have, though I sort of forgot about it for a while since I am too busy
I have a 40l vase, with hornwort, near the window, and I also have a 3l jar, with substrate.
Both houses pond snails. It doesnt have a heater, and air stone or anything, just water in a jug sort of thing.
I do top water or change water every once a month or so. The hornwort is the best, because by shedding the needles, they decompose, cause bacteria, cause fertilizer to be in the water, the plant is doing ok. Also the shedded leaves are consumed by the snails.

The anubias one doesnt fare as well, I just checked, lot of empty snail shells, I assume they didnt have enough to eat.
If you go in a way of slower growing plants, you will have to feed a tiny bit at least to keep the snail happy.
BTW both tanks are room temp, which sadly now is 17° and both are doing ok. Interesting, since anubias should not be able to handle below 20°

 

[Kyshiara]

BTW I have something similar you have, though I sort of forgot about it for a while since I am too busy
I have a 40l vase, with hornwort, near the window, and I also have a 3l jar, with substrate.
Both houses pond snails. It doesnt have a heater, and air stone or anything, just water in a jug sort of thing.
I do top water or change water every once a month or so. The hornwort is the best, because by shedding the needles, they decompose, cause bacteria, cause fertilizer to be in the water, the plant is doing ok. Also the shedded leaves are consumed by the snails.
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The anubias one doesnt fare as well, I just checked, lot of empty snail shells, I assume they didnt have enough to eat.
If you go in a way of slower growing plants, you will have to feed a tiny bit at least to keep the snail happy.
BTW both tanks are room temp, which sadly now is 17° and both are doing ok. Interesting, since anubias should not be able to handle below 20°

Woah I love both of those! What type of snails are in them?

 

[Beastije]

not ramshorns, just the other one Physa acuta and some Melanoides tuberculatus in the one with substrate. Anything that was on the plants or in my other tanks.
I keep the more interesting snails in my fishtanks, as it is easier to control

 

[Kyshiara]

not ramshorns, just the other one Physa acuta and some Melanoides tuberculatus in the one with substrate.

Cool! I love and own both of them too to be honest, I have no idea where one came from... but that's snails for you!

 

[Koenator]

BTW I have something similar you have, though I sort of forgot about it for a while since I am too busy
I have a 40l vase, with hornwort, near the window, and I also have a 3l jar, with substrate.
Both houses pond snails. It doesnt have a heater, and air stone or anything, just water in a jug sort of thing.
I do top water or change water every once a month or so. The hornwort is the best, because by shedding the needles, they decompose, cause bacteria, cause fertilizer to be in the water, the plant is doing ok. Also the shedded leaves are consumed by the snails.
View attachment 303884

The anubias one doesnt fare as well, I just checked, lot of empty snail shells, I assume they didnt have enough to eat.
If you go in a way of slower growing plants, you will have to feed a tiny bit at least to keep the snail happy.
BTW both tanks are room temp, which sadly now is 17° and both are doing ok. Interesting, since anubias should not be able to handle below 20°

Looks great! This look similar to mine for sure.