Dead Snail?

[pnyklr3]

I have some trumpet snails in one of my tanks, and I think that one of them hasn't moved very far. If it is dead, I should pull it out immediately, right? What it the best way to tell if one is dead? Also, what happens if one dies while IN the substrate; how will I ever find it? Should I just keep an eye on ammonia?

 

[aloaring]

Okay i'm only guessing here but if one snail dies it won't make that much difference to ammonia the body will rot and fertilise your plants- or be eaten by the other mini me snails and the shell will float to the surface i know i've seen shells floating in my tank now and again!

 

[reddeerhobbiest]

you can tell if a snail is alive by taking it out and smelling it. a dead snail smells BAD, and if its alive it should smell like a healthy tank...kinda like an earthy smell.