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Why do snails need shells?
The shell of a snail protects it from predators.
What mineral does a snail need to make its shell?
Calcium carbonate.
What makes a snail go into its shell?
When it perceives a need for protection.
What does it mean to dream of making the shell of a snail stronger?
You are the snail and the shell symbolizes your "armour," your psychological defenses against emotional wounds. The dream illustrates your feeling that you need more protection.
Why does a snail need calcium?
I have discovered snail trails eaten into a degraded concrete pathway around a millimetre or so deep. I can only presume that by doing this, they aquire calcium for their shell.
What do snails need to get out their shells?
The only way I know of is to strip down the tank, sterilise everything and replace everything that can not be sterilised. A method of keeping snails under control is to have Clown Loaches or Puffer fish in the tank. They will seek out and eat the snails.
What do snails put in tanks with fish eat?
Snails usually eat the algae in the tank which is why they are so useful for keeping it clean. If your tank does not have enough algae and other matter for them to eat they will die. Special food is available for tank snails and they also eat fish food.
Do snails come out of their shells?
Snails do not shed their shell their shell is apart of their body. A snail shell will grow with the snail. I currently have 3 snails but in spring i hope they breed! I know they dont need to mate but the type i have do.. ;) i hope i helped good luck if u have a snail... ;)
How do you know if a snail is male or female land snail?
All snails are neither male / female. they have both gender organs.
I need to change the water in my aquarium will this harm the snail eggs?
Once you have snails infesting your fish tank you will find it very difficult to get rid of them. They seem to live no matter how hard you try to kill them.
Does the snail food need to be crushed in order for the snail to eat it?
No
Do snail have family?
Yes,snails can have a family and the snail don't need to mate with another snail
