I got two snails two days ago. I got a gold and a ivory at petsmart, they have not come out of their shell yet. im worried that they are dead, I put them in a 5 gl tank with convict cichlids and their babies, and the convists keep on picking at them, they just lay there, the only movement they get is when the fish bump them.
2007-02-19 13:54:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
The easiest way is to take them out of the tank and try to gently pull back their inner flap (what they use to shut themselves up in their shells). If it doesn't come open easily and you have resistance, the snail is still alive and fighting to keep you out of it's shell. If it is alive at all, you will not be able to easily open it. Snails can also die of trauma and although it sounds silly, if they have too many fish biting/attacking them, it could weaken them. You also may want to check the different chemical levels in your tank. Sometimes something real simple can kill them. If too much aquarium salt is added or whatnot, which is what happened to my Mystery snail, may it rest in peace.
2007-02-19 14:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by Laura T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
specific Alot of cases once you purchase snails already grown they're going to die quicker. it is by using fact kind. they are in a position to't incredibly be circulate around too lots. I wager once you wiped clean the tank the snail went into marvel and the ph become to lots of a distinction. generally in case you purchase stay aquarium flora at a petco they're going to contain toddler snails. those SNAILS HAVE lots of toddlers and stay for an prolonged time. solid success with your NEW TANK. yet specific your snail could be lifeless. O additionally get a pair of gold fish. P.S. TIP whilst cleansing the tank DONT take all the water out. in easy terms 10-30% of it. ok. STERILE WATER will marvel your little acquaintances. solid success
2016-09-29 08:42:04 · answer #2 · answered by benisek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them out of the tank and smell them. Honestly, I'm not kidding. I wouldn't be surprised if your convicts ate them right out of their shells (some fish will do that), but if they are still in the shells and dead they will smell AWFUL. That's how ya know.
2007-02-19 14:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by Liz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yo! Seem you have got the simplest and easiest answer! Yup, just take it out and have a look! Are you keeping sharks in your tank? Just take your snails out again! If they still weighs, there's high chances they are alive, if they felt empty...there you have your answer.
2007-02-19 16:21:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they may have bean eaten already. I would bring them back to the pet store. Also snails can over populate your tank in a couple of weeks. You can go from two snails to fifty snails in a couple of weeks.
2007-02-19 15:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by CAPTAIN GENIUS !! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take them out & smell them....then you will know if they are dead
2007-02-19 14:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by Catcanscratch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thye are lunch to the fish you put them in with
2007-02-19 15:19:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋