Snails

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 …

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 …

I remember how nervous I got when I found my mystery snail eggs underwater. At this point, I wasn’t sure if that was a natural thing or if the eggs would die. Fortunately, over the years, I gained a lot of experience on this topic. Mystery snail eggs shouldn’t be underwater; otherwise, the embryos will …

I remember how impatient I was when I encountered my first mystery eggs clutch. As I wanted to raise the eggs, it was crucial for me to know what their growth stages were. Fortunately, after raising hundreds of snails, I gained a lot of experience in this field. These are the growth stages of mystery …

I remember the excitement when I first saw a clutch of mystery snail eggs. As I wanted to raise them, the first question that popped into my mind was whether the eggs were fertilized. Luckily, over the years, I gained a lot of experience in this field. Fertilized mystery snail eggs will darken towards the …

Many fish owners are afraid that their mystery snails will lay eggs because they don’t want their tank to be overpopulated. That concern raises one central question: how many eggs do mystery snails actually lay? Mystery snails lay between 50 and 500 eggs, of which 20 to 40 will hatch within three weeks. Their spawning …

Finding a clutch of mystery snail eggs can be overwhelming, especially to aquarists who have never encountered them before. That was at least how I felt a few years back. Fortunately, as time passed, I gained a lot of experience in this field. There are three main options you can choose from with mystery snail …

Finding a clutch of mystery snail eggs can be pretty exciting. But they also raise many questions. For example, one of the first things I wondered was how long it would take for them to hatch. Fortunately, over the years, I gained a lot of experience on this topic. It takes about three weeks for …

As they get their hands on Nerite snails, many aquarists wonder what other types of snails they can live with in the same tank. I even asked this myself when I started growing these fascinating creatures. Nerite snails can live with most freshwater snails, including Mystery, Japanese Trapdoor, Apple, Ivory, and Rabbit snails. These are …

One of the first questions I asked myself when I started my mystery snail collection was what other snails I could pair with them. After extensive research and numerous attempts, I finally came up with the ultimate list of snails that can successfully live with them in the same tank. Mystery snails can live with …

As I started raising mystery snails as a pet, I quickly realized the importance of the number of snails to keep in one tank at any given time. That struck me after the severe outbreak I experienced in my aquarium. As time passed, I learned how many mystery snails should be per gallon and how …

When I saw my nerite snail stopped moving, I was somewhat worried. I had been trying to get it to move for a few days, and then suddenly, it stopped moving altogether. I put some food in the water, but the snail did not respond even after a day or two. Luckily, as time passed, …

Unfortunately, there were times when I found my snail out of its shell. At first, I took it as a natural process most snails go through. However, over the years, I learned why snails get out of their shells. To my disappointment, it wasn’t an innocent action. Snails typically get out of their shell when …

I tend to worry when I see my snails change color. That applies to those times when I caught my snails turning black. Over the years, I investigated the issue and learned why it occurs. I also found some valuable techniques to reverse the annoying phenomenon. Snails typically turn black due to inappropriate water conditions, …

More than once, I caught my snails climbing on each other. My initial thoughts were that they are fighting, so I repeatedly separated them. After extensive research on whether snails are fighting or mating when they are on top of each other, I learned that it was a mistake. If your snails are atop of …

Snails are quite fun to grow, mostly because they do not require much. However, sometimes they behave worryingly. For example, I caught one of my snails digging holes and burying itself in the substrate quite a few times. As time passed, I learned a few common reasons for that issue. Snails typically dig holes in …

Aquatic snails are quite prevalent in fish tanks. Personally, I enjoy growing them since they add a natural appearance to my aquarium. However, sometimes they can be a burden. For example, more than once, I saw that one of my snails was always upside down. As time passed, I learned a few reasons and solutions …

Snails are an excellent addition to fish tanks. However, quite frequently, I noticed that they changed color so that their shell was turning white. As time passed, I learned a few reasons for the phenomenon. There were even cases when I improved the situation. Now, I am willing to share my experience. Snails’ shells typically …

Since mystery snails are relatively easy to grow, I enjoy keeping them in my aquarium. However, once in a while, I notice things that disturb me. For instance, I noticed that the shell of my mystery snail was cracked quite a few times. Over the years, I learned a few reasons for the problem, and …

Mystery snails are both beautiful and easy to grow, which is why I enjoy having them in my tank. However, sometimes they show signs that worry me. For instance, quite a few times, I noticed that some of my mystery snails stopped moving. Over the years, I’ve learned how to deal with the issue. Now, …

I can’t count how many times I caught my nerite snails climbing out of the tank. In the beginning, I thought that this is just how they behave. However, over the years, I learned that adjusting their aquarium has a lot to do with that. To solve the issue in your tank, I decided to …