If you’ve ever kept snails in an aquarium, you may have noticed them falling from the top of the tank or the glass. This curious behavior begs the question: why does it happen? Is it normal or cause for concern? If you’re curious about these answers, you’re not alone. In fact, I’ve had these same …
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On several occasions, I have observed my snail seemingly eating its own shell. Initially, I dismissed this behavior as a meaningless and infrequent incident. Over the years, I came across several accounts of aquarists witnessing their snails engaging in the same behavior of apparently consuming their own shells. Drawing from my experience and knowledge on …
Not once I caught my snails hanging at the top of the tank. At first, I didn’t think much of it and assumed they enjoyed being there. Over time, I came to realize that this behavior may indicate a more serious underlying issue in some cases. Hence, I decided to devote an entire article to …
Many aquarists are concerned once they realize that their snail has not touched its food for several days. This immediately raises several questions: Why is my snail not eating? Did I do something wrong? Does this mean my snail is sick? Because I used to ponder these questions myself, I have chosen to devote an …
Many aquarists wake up one day to find their beloved snail laying on its side. At least that’s what happened to me a few months ago. This immediately raises several questions: Is it normal for the snail to lie on its side? Could he be dead or is he just sleeping? What should I do …
Even after years of experience, I acknowledge that raising mystery snail eggs can be challenging. That is especially true for those who are new to this hobby, as these little things raise tons of questions. Therefore, after a lot of trial and error, I decided to combine the most frequently asked questions into one article. …
Mystery snails can become a nuisance, especially when they lay eggs and proliferate rapidly. When I first had to deal with this issue, I wondered if I could use these eggs to feed my fish. And frankly, I’m glad that I’ve asked. Being opportunistic feeders, aquarium fish will eat whatever fits in their mouths, including …
When I first encountered a clutch of mystery snail eggs, I didn’t know what to do. I had no idea whether I should take care of them or if the parents would do that work. Luckily, over the years, I gained a lot of experience on this topic. Mystery snails don’t take an active role …
If you came to this article, you probably found mystery snail eggs in your tank. When this happened to me, my first question was whether I could simply leave them in the tank and raise them there. You can leave mystery snail eggs in your tank. However, you risk them falling into the water or …
Not every aquarist wants to have mystery snail eggs. That was at least how I felt a few years back, as I knew that these little creatures could overwhelm my tank. Luckily, as time passed, I learned a few tricks that helped me get rid of them. You can choose one of these methods in …