Is This A Trumpet Snail?

[LucilleLelant]

I had a hitchiker... planted tank don't want to put something in that will destroy it. I think it's a trumpet snail which means he needs to go back to the lfs. What do you guys think it is? It's in with my ghost shimp so ignore them... They are being acclimatized before going in.

 

[APColorado]

Yes. MTS are harmless to planted tanks. Some would say they are beneficial because they help aerate the substrate

 

[LucilleLelant]

My friend told me it was bad to have trumpet snails. I have a LOT of algea. 1 betta and 7 shrimp going in. What kind of damage could the snail do?

 

[APColorado]

It will eat left overs or decaying plant matter never healthy plants.

I use to have them in my planted tank and never bothered my plants.

 

[TwoHedWlf]

I had a hitchiker... planted tank don't want to put something in that will destroy it.

It won't destroy your tank, just breed like mad, because you can pretty much guarantee you've missed other hitchhikers.

I think it's a trumpet snail which means he needs to go back to the lfs.

Why would you waste yours and their time bringing them back a single pest snail? Just kill it.

 

[LucilleLelant]

They are in a jar at the moment, there is only one trumpet snail in the jar. I haven't even put anything in there. I've been acclimatizing my shrimp for the past hour and a half. If it was going to clean the tank up and help with things I'd want to keep it. But I don't want a infestation of snails or my plants getting damaged.

 

[IcedColdMine]

They are in a jar at the moment, there is only one trumpet snail in the jar. I haven't even put anything in there. I've been acclimatizing my shrimp for the past hour and a half. If it was going to clean the tank up and help with things I'd want to keep it. But I don't want a infestation of snails or my plants getting damaged.

MTS Reproduce (Asexually) SLOWLY like once a month unless overfeeding. I'd be more worried about the shrimp over breeding then your snail. I like having 2-4 MTS around to clean up, if they there are too much just pluck them, they don't lay eggs, they are livebearers from what i've heard.

 

[LucilleLelant]

There is a lot of algae in my aquarium. That's why I got the shrimp, to clean up my plants (moss mostly) and the bits on the bottom of the tank. I'll wait to hear back from my friend as to why she thinks they are bad. But I kind of want to keep it... especially if it will turn up the substrate and help with keeping the aquarium clean

 

[IcedColdMine]

There is a lot of algae in my aquarium. That's why I got the shrimp, to clean up my plants (moss mostly) and the bits on the bottom of the tank. I'll wait to hear back from my friend as to why she thinks they are bad. But I kind of want to keep it... especially if it will turn up the substrate and help with keeping the aquarium clean

Don't rely on shrimp to clean up the algae, my expereince with them was the fish cleaning up my shrimp lol (not rlly funny)...... BN Plecos, Otocinclus, and MTS are great for algae + they don't get picked on unless you have loaches (they will eat the snail).

 

[toolman]

Snails are beneficial to a planted tank, I have many mystery and trumpet snails in all my tanks (4). I wouldnt have a planted tank without them, they eat decaying plants(never live), they stir waste into the substrate and aerate the substrate in addition to cleaning up uneaten food. Since you can't vacum the substrate they are very beneficial. If tank is not overfed they won't take over. Many of us overfeed, but your fishes stomach is the size of a pin head and they can go 1-2 weeks between feedings ( not recommended for normal practice).

 

[CarolinaFan]

What size tank? I give you some ideas for cleaners, if you want.

 

[IcedColdMine]

Snails are beneficial to a planted tank, I have many mystery and trumpet snails in all my tanks (4). I wouldnt have a planted tank without them, they eat decaying plants(never live), they stir waste into the substrate and aerate the substrate in addition to cleaning up uneaten food. Since you can't vacum the substrate they are very beneficial. If tank is not overfed they won't take over. Many of us overfeed, but your fishes stomach is the size of a pin head and they can go 1-2 weeks between feedings ( not recommended for normal practice).

I starve my tank for 2-4 days at a time every month, good for the fish and prevents bloating

 

[IcedColdMine]

What size tank? I give you some ideas for cleaners, if you want.

ooo pitch me in.

 

[CarolinaFan]

Oh, I'm too impatient!
Seems like it is just going to be a betta tank (10 gal?), so, here is some suggestions:
Nerite snail, 1-3
Ghost shrimp: really up to 10-12
Amano shrimp: Up to 12
MTS, 1-2 but make sure you can kill them.
Almost any other small invert that isn't illegal, just ask.

IcedColdMine what do you think?

 

[LucilleLelant]

You were right, sorry I was watching a video about MTS infestation I have 7 ghost shrimp about to go in. I'd like a nerite but my friend said they poop a lot. Inhabitants are a bunch of plants and a betta. 10 gallon sponge filtration, heated.

 

[toolman]

Again, I won't beat a dead horse after this but I had over 100 in my 10 gallon tank before I gave some away and moved some to another tank. I had to purposely overfeed to get them to breed enough for my new tank.

 

[LucilleLelant]

Again, I won't beat a dead horse after this but I had over 100 in my 10 gallon tank before I gave some away and moved some to another tank. I had to purposely overfeed to get them to breed enough for my new tank.

Thanks, I'm thinking about it but I'm undecided. I don't really want more than one or two snails which is why I was planning on getting a nerite.

 

[IcedColdMine]

Oh, I'm too impatient!
Seems like it is just going to be a betta tank (10 gal?), so, here is some suggestions:
Nerite snail, 1-3
Ghost shrimp: really up to 10-12
Amano shrimp: Up to 12
MTS, 1-2 but make sure you can kill them.
Almost any other small invert that isn't illegal, just ask.

IcedColdMine what do you think?

I like everything but the shrimp lol, I watched in horror as my tetras and bolivian rams ripped apart my Amano Shrimp

What do you think are good clean-up crews for a 40 g? Still can't decide between BN Pleco, Oto's or others :C

Btw do you prefer MTS or Netrite snails in ur tank?

 

[IcedColdMine]

Thanks, I'm thinking about it but I'm undecided. I don't really want more than one or two snails which is why I was planning on getting a nerite.

Yeah Netrite don't reproduce (I think :/....) but MTS stir up sand if you have any which means less work for you overall.........

 

[FishFish221]

Yeah Netrite don't reproduce (I think :/....) but MTS stir up sand if you have any which means less work for you overall.........

If they didn't there won't me any around today. They do breed, but the eggs just can't hatch in freshwater.

 

[IcedColdMine]

If they didn't there won't me any around today. They do breed, but the eggs just can't hatch in freshwater.

Ahh I see, they hatch in "Brackish Water" I supposed right? Would rather have MTS since they are livebearers......... I guess........

 

[LucilleLelant]

I have been looking at nerite snails a lot because of that. They breed in brackish. It's really hard, I never make spur of the moment decisions about my aquarium like this. I think on things for months, so I'm at a loss as to what to do.. I'll probably have to net a bunch of MTS regularly and get rid of them if I keep him since they can reproduce by themselves. But he was free... but I don't know... I hate spur of the moment decisions lol but my bio load??

 

[Bruxes and Bubbles]

I have been looking at nerite snails a lot because of that. They breed in brackish. It's really hard, I never make spur of the moment decisions about my aquarium like this. I think on things for months, so I'm at a loss as to what to do.. I'll probably have to net a bunch of MTS regularly and get rid of them if I keep him since they can reproduce by themselves. But he was free... but I don't know... I hate spur of the moment decisions lol but my bio load??

I have almost every common pest snail in existence in my planted tank and they actually keep my tank clean. They've never eaten my live plants - they actually help me because they eat leftovers and dead plant matter and algaes so I don't have to clean it up. MTS I view like the planted tank's earthworms.

Their bioload in negligible unless you have millions and they breed slowly compared to other pest snails.

 

[LucilleLelant]

Trying to weigh up the pros and cons... I really like the sound of the benefits, but how do I keep my population low if it takes off?

 

[IcedColdMine]

Trying to weigh up the pros and cons... I really like the sound of the benefits, but how do I keep my population low if it takes off?

Of MTS? Just pluck them out lol

 

[CarolinaFan]

Copper, if you never want snails/inverts again! Or loaches, that's probably better...

Also IcedColdMine
on a 40, it would depend on the temp. It sounds like a tropical tank, so I would personally like a BN pleco, because they look cool! They only eat on driftwood tho. However, you may want to consider loaches, and you simply couldn't have snails with them. Cories are always cool, and depending on the stock, I can point you in the direction of some cool ones!

 

[LucilleLelant]

Corydoras Hastatsus are great in a 40g. I had a 44g before I moved to the gUS and I loved my cory. I honestly think Howl would eat them though :/ I'm going to wait until were in a house where I can get a 50g+ and get my corys. They are my favorite fish.

 

[IcedColdMine]

Copper, if you never want snails/inverts again! Or loaches, that's probably better...

Also IcedColdMine
on a 40, it would depend on the temp. It sounds like a tropical tank, so I would personally like a BN pleco, because they look cool! They only eat on driftwood tho. However, you may want to consider loaches, and you simply couldn't have snails with them. Cories are always cool, and depending on the stock, I can point you in the direction of some cool ones!

Temp is around 76-79
Current stock is....
- 2 honey
- 3 Bolivian Rams RN will get another male soon
- 6 cories
- 10 flame tetras

 

[IcedColdMine]

Corydoras Hastatsus are great in a 40g. I had a 44g before I moved to the gUS and I loved my cory. I honestly think Howl would eat them though :/ I'm going to wait until were in a house where I can get a 50g+ and get my corys. They are my favorite fish.

Pygmy cories are always cute!

 

[THE HABITAT]

It won't destroy your tank, just breed like mad, because you can pretty much guarantee you've missed other hitchhikers.


Why would you waste yours and their time bringing them back a single pest snail? Just kill it.

Don;t kill it...do the right thing and bring it back...I hate how people say just squish a snail if it comes in on your plants or whereever...

 

[CarolinaFan]

What kind of cories? IcedColdMine also, sorry for hijack op

 

[LucilleLelant]

I decided to keep it, if I get too many then I'll just have to get rid of them. But the benefits seem good to me. I have a big algae problem. My glass is really dirty and my substrate is getting it on there too. I put him in along with the shrimp. My kids love any kind of animal and if they spot it they'll be really happy. Just my husband... err no husband I don't know where those 7 shrimp and snail came from? No I didn't go to the lfs while you were away on business.

 

[THE HABITAT]

Assassin Snails are your solution to population control...here is my hitchhiker from Java Moss I got a few months back...he has tripled in size and he is the only one ive seen....Then again I don't think i'de really care if I seen a 100 in a month...I like aquatic creatures with fins shells and any other shapes and sizes they come in

 

[IcedColdMine]

What kind of cories? IcedColdMine also, sorry for hijack op

Either JuliI or Threestripped can't tell.... they all look similar though, stripe in middle, dot on top fin, all are polka dotted with black spots........ eh.....

 

[LucilleLelant]

Assassin Snails are your solution to population control...here is my hitchhiker from Java Moss I got a few months back...he has tripled in size and he is the only one ive seen....Then again I don't think i'de really care if I seen a 100 in a month...I like aquatic creatures with fins shells and any other shapes and sizes they come in

I actually really like assassin snails I've had them before. I love any aquatic creatures.

 

[CarolinaFan]

IcedColdMine , you could add 4 more and maybe 6 khulI loaches? Other stocking experts could help you more.

 

[IcedColdMine]

IcedColdMine , you could add 4 more and maybe 6 khulI loaches? Other stocking experts could help you more.

Wow you read me like a book, that also what I wanted to add lol....

 

[IcedColdMine]

IcedColdMine , you could add 4 more and maybe 6 khulI loaches? Other stocking experts could help you more.

Hey, do you know of khulI loaches will eat MTS or Shrmp?

 

[CarolinaFan]

MTS, they are little snail killers

 

[IcedColdMine]

MTS, they are little snail killers

Might just keep cories and add couple MTS and otos instead zzzz