How can I help mystery snail's shell?

[IzzBizz]

I got this mystery snail about 2 weeks ago and her shell is becoming transparent and has holes all around it. Is there anything I could do to help her? I heard cuddlebone or egg shell, but I'm not sure if that's accurate. I would love to help her So whatever help you have would be great! Thank you so much!

 

[Fishfur]

I got this mystery snail about 2 weeks ago and her shell is becoming transparent and has holes all around it. Is there anything I could do to help her? I heard cuddlebone or egg shell, but I'm not sure if that's accurate. I would love to help her So whatever help you have would be great! Thank you so much!

What is the pH & GH of your water? Shells start to dissolve in an acidic pH so the water needs to be basic & not acidic.

They need calcium in both their food and the water so if GH is too low, that’s not good either.

What are you feeding the snail?

 

[IzzBizz]

What is the pH & GH of your water? Shells start to dissolve in an acidic pH so the water needs to be basic & not acidic.

They need calcium in both their food and the water so if GH is too low, that’s not good either.

What are you feeding the snail?

I just tested the water and it looks like my hardiness is at between 100-250 and my pH is low! Like 6.2 Is there any way to raise the pH? I feed them blanched veggies like carrots, broccoli, ECT, as well as algae wafers.

 

[Fishfur]

I just tested the water and it looks like my hardiness is at between 100-250 and my pH is low! Like 6.2 Is there any way to raise the pH? I feed them blanched veggies like carrots, broccoli, ECT, as well as algae wafers.

You can use potassium bicarbonate, or sodium bicarbonate or a commercial Alkaline booster to raise pH but experiment in a container to make sure you get the dose per gallon right.

Aim for a pH around 7.2 - 7.6.

 

[IzzBizz]

You can use potassium bicarbonate, or sodium bicarbonate or a commercial Alkaline booster to raise pH but experiment in a container to make sure you get the dose per gallon right.

Aim for a pH around 7.2 - 7.6.

Okay, thanks a ton! I'll have to try that.