5 Gallon Tank Mystery snail temp question.

Hi all,
I have a 5 gallon tank that I keep in my basement. The temp can drop down to around 50 Fahrenheit on the coldest winter nights, but usually stays around 60. I don't want to get a heater because I have cold water fish in the tank at the moment. My brother got a mystery snail but his betta would not let in come out of its shell so we moved it to this tank. Will a single mystery snail be OK in this temp?

Thanks

 

Hi all,
I have a 5 gallon tank that I keep in my basement. The temp can drop down to around 50 Fahrenheit on the coldest winter nights, but usually stays around 60. I don't want to get a heater because I have cold water fish in the tank at the moment. My brother got a mystery snail but his betta would not let in come out of its shell so we moved it to this tank. Will a single mystery snail be OK in this temp?

Thanks

I don't think you can do that. Mystery snails really prefer warmer water.

 

I don't think you can do that. Mystery snails really prefer warmer water.

What should I do with him now if thats the case? He is currently chewing on my moss ball lol.

 

What should I do with him now if thats the case? He is currently chewing on my moss ball lol.

Well you could re home him? Or buy like a little 1.5g tank or something. (Edit) actually you say the temp is around 60 that will be fine, sorry I miss read.

 

Well you could re home him? Or buy like a little 1.5g tank or something. (Edit) actually you say the temp is around 60 that will be fine, sorry I miss read.

So he will be fine? My parents don't want any more tanks so I really hope so.

 

Mystery snails are very resilient. It might not do great at that temperature, but it will most likely survive. I've kept them at 65-80, but I'm sure they can go far below 65 short-term if needed.

 

Mystery snails are very resilient. It might not do great at that temperature, but it will survive. I've kept them at 65-80, but I'm sure they can go far below 65 short-term if needed.

I'll see how he does. Thanks fore the help!

I'll see how he does. Thanks fore the help!

He has almost completely buried his body in the gravel now. Does that mean anything or is he just being a snail?

 

He has almost completely buried his body in the gravel now. Does that mean anything or is he just being a snail?

I would keep an eye on him. It’s probably not a problem, but there might be an issue. Try adding a small amount of strong-scented fish food to one side of the tank and see if he unburies himself.

 

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I would keep an eye on him. It’s probably not a problem, but there might be an issue. Try adding a small amount of strong-scented fish food to one side of the tank and see if he unburies himself.

Just purchased an Ehiem Jager 50 watt heater for the tank because I want the best for my fishies. That should solve the temp dilemma.