What is it?

Question

There is a tiny slug/snail looking thing glideing across the glass of my aquarium. Where did it come from? It's so little, but think it has a shell. It's about the size of a popcorn kernal and light in color. Is this a snail? How did I "Poof" get a snail? I didn't buy one. Any Ideas?

I purchased a plant about 2 weeks ago. Could there have been eggs on the plant. I thought of this because I got a free placo because it did hitch a ride on the plant. I pulled the plant out of the bag of water only to find a little placo in the bottom.

Answer 1

If it HAS a shell, then it's a snail. If you bought a live plant, then chances are that you brought snail eggs with you. Snail eggs look like clear, transparent jelly. If you want to get rid if them, here's what I would do. Place a piece of lettuce on the bottom of your tank (somehow). After a couple hours, there will be snails covering it. Discard it, and repeat if there's any more snails.

~ZTM

Answer 2

That's exactly where you got the snail from, when you bought the plants there are most of the time some snail eggs on it, if you want to get rid of them, just do what the previous answerer suggested


Hope that helps
good luck


EB

Answer 3

If it has a shell then yes it is a snail. Have you purchased any new plants lately, it could have come with the plant. Or if you have put anything new in your tank it could have been attached somewhere. p.s you better get it out b/c they will take over your tank. seen addtional info yes that is where it came from look real close if it is black get it out if it is gold keep it you just got a free mystery snail

Answer 4

Poof ? I think you should tell your mom your ready for that "birds and bees" discussion. RScott

Answer 5

It could be a parasite and be careful. it could dig into your skin