Any Snails That Don't Come Out Of Water?

Neal · Apr 5, 2006

I'm thinking of getting some snails for my new tank, preferablly MTS even though you do get infested with them! I want some that don't come out of the water as I don't like the idea of having snails around the house and under the lid. I really hope there is some that don't come out and hopefully MTS are one.
Thanks in advance,
Neal

black angel · Apr 5, 2006

I have MTS and they dont come out the water only to the water line, if that helps at all.

Neal · Apr 6, 2006

Yes, that's fine I just don't want them coming out of the tank. Do you know if most LFS sell them or not? and roughly how much they are each? (I only want about 10), just some for my community tank and some for my fry tank.
Oh, and another question, would snails keep a filter cycled? (Filter for fry tank). The fry would be in every 6 weeks or so? Or would I have to run it in my main tank? (When I buy my new one it will have a lid and it's a HOB)...
Thanks in advance,
Neal

catxx · Apr 6, 2006

there's ramshorn snails as well
i have those......LOTS of those.... -_-

Neal · Apr 6, 2006

I'll be happy to take some off your hands in a while!

You could just put them in an envelope couldn't you?

qwikimpss · Apr 6, 2006

Snails may be able to keep a tank cycled, they do create a lot of poo....

Neal · Apr 6, 2006

Do MTS eat plants, and also shrimp do they eat plants? I'm not on about expensive plants, just easy to look after plants such as java fern, java moss, riccia ect...
Thanks,
Neal

Nevergone815 · Apr 6, 2006

Neal said:
Do MTS eat plants, and also shrimp do they eat plants? I'm not on about expensive plants, just easy to look after plants such as java fern, java moss, riccia ect...
Thanks,
Neal

MTS don't eat plants. in fact i feel MTS are one of the best snails ot have.

hrimp shouldn't eat tthe plants as far as i know.

Neal · Apr 6, 2006

The thing is my mam doesn't want snails, and she wants a plec but if I have a plec I think I need snails just to keep the waste under control. I don't want them to overtake my tank, but I don't want a few! I might just get them anyway, regardless what she wants.
Thanks,
Neal