Snail Only Jar

[Koenator]

Hi I am wondering if anyone has tips for doing a SNAIL ONLY setup? I have a 1 gallon jar that I thought would be fun to have snails in.

What kind of filter, lighting, plants, etc would I need to make this work?

 

[Rocky998]

You shouldn't need a filter for that. But make sure you have LOTS of plants to help with water quality and aesthetics. I can't help you with types of plants really but I think most aquatic mosses would do great.
A standard LED lamp over it would work fine.
And of course some small wood and rocks.

 

[Rocky998]

Seems like a really fun idea! Keep us up to date with photos and stuff!

 

[Back in the fold]

All you need is that gallon jar and water and something for them to eat. Set the jar in a window but don't let it get too warm. Maybe some plant like duckweed or a sprig of anacharis to promote green algae and you are all set. A worthy project.

 

[Koenator]

Seems like a really fun idea! Keep us up to date with photos and stuff!

I will! I'm planning on starting soon, just need to gather some supplies.

 

[betta4ever!]

What snails are you planning to keep?

 

[Koenator]

What snails are you planning to keep?

Just some bladder snails that hitchhiked in on my plants. I have way more than I know what to do with, but they haven't become a nuisance... yet!

 

[betta4ever!]

I love bladders!!! (and ramshorns, and malaysian trumpets and generally all pest snails lol )

 

[Koenator]

I love bladders!!! (and ramshorns, and malaysian trumpets and generally all pest snails lol )

I'm part of the camp that doesn't believe they are pests. Ever since I have had them in my aquarium, i don't see a speck of algae (brown OR green). It's great how they help keep everything spotless, and I don't even have to do anything to care for them!

 

[Rocky998]

I like them as well! Although mine don't eat the dang algae soooo.... Their not really earning their keep well

 

[betta4ever!]

I like them as well! Although mine don't eat the dang algae soooo.... Their not really earning their keep well

RHs are the best with algae

 

[Rocky998]

RHs are the best with algae

Yah but uhhh... My female gudgeon kinda exterminated them all. She got violent

 

[betta4ever!]

Yah but uhhh... My female gudgeon kinda exterminated them all. She got violent

She killed the RHs and not the pond- bladders

 

[Rocky998]

So all I have now is pond/bladder snails... Their too big for her

 

[betta4ever!]

My bladders are tinyyyyyyy