I have a 55 gallon tank with fish I have had for 2 years. I had one snail. It died not to long ago. But before it died I noticed I have about 20 baby snails. Where did they come from? Only one snail is all I had. The only other thing we can think of, is my son visited a lake in Michigan and brought some shells home and put them in the tank. Without washing them. So, do you think they came from my one snail, or, were they attached to these shells somehow and survived 2 weeks out of the water before they went into my tank? I can't figure this one out. Anyone know?
2006-12-31 02:29:07 · 8 answers · asked by Shari 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
Most snails are hermaphrodites so you only need 1 to get babies. There are a few that not such as the apple snail but the ones thjat are most commonly available are.
2006-12-31 02:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by jeremy B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The above poster is correct. Most snails reproduce asexually so a mate is not needed. You may need to get rid of a few of those...ramshorn snails are infamous for over running a tank in the blink of an eye. Those things can multiply like rabbits and it could get out of hand if you're not careful.
2006-12-31 02:35:56 · answer #2 · answered by Peeper Panda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snails are a-sexual therefore they can create their own offspring however if this has not happened to you before it may be because of plants that you have bought and put into the tank, the eggs from snails can live for ages on these as plants have to keep moist to stay alive and will have started thriving in their new environment
2006-12-31 02:37:40 · answer #3 · answered by soloxine_rabbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snails are a-sexual. So, you only need one to get babies and there is nothing wrong with having more snails in your aquarium either. They will keep it clean because they eat all of the algae.
2006-12-31 04:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by Strong Happy Marriage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes well... snails are asexual and can and WILL reproduce alone. some more than others. we sell a product called had-a-snail. this destroys all those tiny babies and helps prevent more snail out breaks. unless of course you want them.
2006-12-31 02:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by jen_284 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question most snails r
2006-12-31 03:04:12 · answer #6 · answered by i am not a lovely girl i am cute 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the eggs could be interior the water and No, easy shouldn't harm them. yet whilst they're out of the water then they're probaly lifeless, the eggs could be moist not crispy. and as for the fish ingesting the infants, nicely the barbs and tetras would yet i'm unsure in the event that they're going to.
2016-12-11 19:46:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
interesting question, I want to see this answer myself.
2006-12-31 02:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋