New tank with snails

[Hemidemisemi]

I set up a brand new tank 3 days ago and I bought live plants that, unfortunately, came with pond snails. I've noticed that they're leaving a lot of waste behind and I'm worried about ammonia levels in the tank. I'm getting my fish in 4 days and I don't want to introduce them into an unhealthy tank but I'm worried about doing a water change so early into the set up week. What can I do?

 

[Retired Viking]

What are you using to cycle the tank?

 

[Hemidemisemi]

What are you using to cycle the tank?

I'm using seachem Stability every day and when I first got the tank I used the seachem clarity and prime to clean and condition the water

 

[CryptFan]

I don’t think the snails would be putting out too much waste. How big is your tank?

 

[Hemidemisemi]

I don’t think the snails would be putting out too much waste. How big is your tank?

It's 30 litres so nearly 8 gallons

 

[CryptFan]

Ok, I would get an ammonia test kit or strips if you don’t have any and test it, I couldn’t imagine a Few snails doing much too the water, I have hundreds in my 40 gallon and I don’t notice more waste than what the fish create

 

[Retired Viking]

I have just used tetra safestart plus but not Seachem Stability. I would think the Stability if it is like safestart it would take care of any ammonia until you do a water change. Just how many snails are you talking about? I do not think they would cause a problem. Get a test kit like @CryptFan said

 

[Hemidemisemi]

Ok, I would get an ammonia test kit or strips if you don’t have any and test it, I couldn’t imagine a Few snails doing much too the water, I have hundreds in my 40 gallon and I don’t notice more waste than what the fish create

I tested the water a little earlier today and I didn't see anything off, all the nitrate and nitrite levels looked good

 

[CryptFan]

Well if the amonia levels aren’t elivated than you don’t have to worry about ammonia. I think the snails will just help the tank cycle faster

 

[Hemidemisemi]

I have just used tetra safestart plus but not Seachem Stability. I would think the Stability if it is like safestart it would take care of any ammonia until you do a water change. Just how many snails are you talking about? I do not think they would cause a problem. Get a test kit like @CryptFan said

There's at least three to four snails that I've seen. They're all very small and I've been trying to find them so I can pick some out. Stability adds bacteria to help break down waste, according to the bottle

 

[Hemidemisemi]

Well if the amonia levels aren’t elivated than you don’t have to worry about ammonia. I think the snails will just help the tank cycle faster

That's great to hear, thank you! I'm taking a sample of my water to a local pet store to get a more comprehensive test done on the water later this week, but from what I've done everything down seem normal. Thanks for your help!

 

[Retired Viking]

You should be fine, enjoy you aquarium.

 

[Hemidemisemi]

You should be fine, enjoy you aquarium.

Thanks so much!

 

[JxsPxxle]

I set up a brand new tank 3 days ago and I bought live plants that, unfortunately, came with pond snails. I've noticed that they're leaving a lot of waste behind and I'm worried about ammonia levels in the tank. I'm getting my fish in 4 days and I don't want to introduce them into an unhealthy tank but I'm worried about doing a water change so early into the set up week. What can I do?

Just out of curiosity what fish are you putting into this tank?

 

[Hemidemisemi]

Just out of curiosity what fish are you putting into this tank?

I'm putting in a Betta and two corys