Snail I.d.

[keenonfish]

Hi folks can anyone help me with this snail and whether it is good or bad because I think my plants are being eaten by something at the moment!

I have also got some tiny ramshorn like things but shells always lying on side so am pretty sure they are not ramshorn they grow to about 4mm and two more that are like above but longer shell with maybe 1 1/2 twists.

Thanks.

 

[Colin_T]

the one on the leaf looks like a funny coloured mystery/ apple snail. The small ones that look like they are laying on their side are harmless and don't bother plants. They stay small, (about 4-5mm).

 

[keenonfish]

Thanks Colin so this isn't a bad thing then as they should eat all the dying matter and algae in the tank..?

I will try to get a shot of the other elongated if you don't mind having a go at that!

Olly

 

[shaz3271]

take a look at this from the snail shop it looks the same to me
http/www.snailshop.co.uk/p/375391/mini-m...s-unknown-.html

sharon

 

[Colin_T]

yep the snails should feed mainly on dead matter, rotting plant, uneaten fish food and any fish that dies. If there isn't any food for them then they will graze on plants but that is a last resort for them. Most tanks have plenty of food for a few snails

 

[keenonfish]

Thanks Shaz & Colin @ shaz I like that shop I can see snails being a hobby in its self