Snail

[lym]

I'm currently cycling my first freshwater tank and I've just noticed there's a tiny snail in the tank, should I get rid of these as I see them or keep it??

I don't mind keeping it if it's not going to do any harm, I was thinking of getting a snail anyway. It's hard to tell with it being so small but it looks like it's brown and black, if that's any help.

 

[Teri]

I'm currently cycling my first freshwater tank and I've just noticed there's a tiny snail in the tank, should I get rid of these or keep them??

Do you want a tankful of snails? if so, leave him in. if not, evict him!!

 

[fishboy619]

common snails, which they probally are, are the weeds of aquariums. once settled, the breed like no tommorow and a few small "cute" snails soon turn into a tank full of ugly, annoying snails. granted they do clean up the tank, but the price to pay is the sight of them.if you like snails, go with a apple, or other fancy snail that need a mate to breed, then only getting one will ensure you only have one in your tank.some people like snails, thats not a problem, it depends on you, do you really want them there?

 

[lym]

Thanks guys, I'll go get rid of it.