To care for baby freshwater snails, provide a clean tank with proper water conditions, feed them a balanced diet of algae and vegetables, and monitor their growth and behavior regularly. Keep the tank environment stable and free of toxins, and avoid overfeeding to prevent water contamination.
Sea snails Freshwater snails
The nerites are snails of the family Neritidae, which contains both freshwater and saltwater species. In particular, the snails in the tribe (a kind of subgroup) Theodoxini, such as Theoxodusand Clithon, are freshwater. The snails of all other nerites tribes are saltwater.
Freshwater snails typically grow to be around 1 to 2 inches in size.
Apple snails live in freshwater.
To effectively care for snails in freshwater aquariums, maintain clean water conditions, provide a varied diet including algae and vegetables, and ensure proper calcium levels for shell health. Monitor water parameters regularly and avoid overfeeding to prevent water quality issues. Additionally, provide hiding spots and gentle substrate to mimic their natural habitat.
No, sea snails cannot live in freshwater environments as they require a salty marine environment to survive.
Some popular types of snails to add to a freshwater aquarium are Nerite snails, Mystery snails, and Malaysian Trumpet snails. These snails can help keep the tank clean by eating algae and leftover food, and they are generally peaceful and easy to care for.
Apple snails are freshwater aquatic snails. Garden snails are land snails.Apple snails have lungs and gillsGarden snails have lungs onlyApple snails skin is thin and translucent (with slime)Garden snails skin is thick and leathery (with slime)All apple snails have two sets of antennaeGarden snails have species with one and two sets.
Yes, freshwater snails benefit from having a filter in their habitat to help maintain water quality and remove waste.
There are many chemicals that will kill freshwater snails but they will also kill fish and some will kill plants too. The best way I have found to remove snails is to have a few Clown loaches (Botia macracantha) or a couple of freshwater Puffer fish to kill and eat them.
Freshwater crayfish and snails.
no!