tomtread34

my husband and i are getting snails for our 2 GSP . Quick question. Iknow they think they should always eat so should we put all the snails in their tank or should i put in only a few at a time. i do have more tanks i can put the snails in until their demise.

catfishtabbi

When i read your posts title i was going to answer " only as many as they can eat" I see that's your intent lol. Still my answer. Really it depends on the gsp usual eating habits. I don't believe snails should be used as a staple but as a treat i am no expert tho, Pinkfloydpuffer will probably respond to your post.

pinkfloydpuffer

Depends on the kind of snail. But I give my guys one snail each maybe twice a week or so.

TFA101

why dont you get some new plants for one of your other tanks, wait a little while, and when snails get out of hand, just toss a couple in the puffer tank.

pinkfloydpuffer

Problem is that never works when you WANT the darned things

TFA101

hahaha true that. I'm assuming you've tried?

pinkfloydpuffer

I've tried every trick in the book! LOL Brought in plants that I saw had snail eggs on them, bought 50 ramshorns, got free snails from the petstore and let them roam as they wish.... I think they eat their babies so they can laugh at me. Evil little things

TFA101

You're telling me. I think I might actually have to get a puffer tank sooner or later. The little devils are driving me up the wall!

pinkfloydpuffer

Hehe, do it!