Nerites - some active some not

[Splaker]

Hey folks. I just got these guys a day ago. Two or three are actively feeding, the others are pretty much stationary. In one example, a nerite is activity feeding while another is almost curled up on then glass seemingly not moving for hours now. Is this the norm? I have 9 in to total. Only 3 are really moving around.

see pics - first pic is an actively feeding one the other looks barely alive!

 

[JuiceKong]

It is normal for nerites to rest for long periods of time, mine would usually do so for about ten hours. Looks like that's all that is going on here no worries.

 

[AvaS]

I don’t have nerites but I do have 5 assassin snails and I notice that they pretty much stay in the same spot the whole day, I see them in a different spot by morning, but many times I’m wondering if they are dead. I try to also count them everyday and make sure they have atleast move within 24 hours , snails are so weird lol

 

[BigManAquatics]

Snails pretty much really only move when they want to. Which usually involves food. Nerites and rabbit snails are definite masters of this!

 

[Splaker]

Should I be adding some calcium to the water?

 

[StarGirl]

Mine rest out of the water too sometimes. They are pretty strange snails. I would only worry about calcium if you have soft water or start to see white pits on their shells.

 

[FishDin]

I wouldn't worry if they are staying attached to the glass etc. If they laying on their side on the substrate, they probably are not well.

 

[Splaker]

Mine rest out of the water too sometimes. They are pretty strange snails. I would only worry about calcium if you have soft water or start to see white pits on their shells.

We are on well water and so we have a softener due to iron sulphide. Not exactly sure what the calcium level is so I will keep an eye on them.

 

[Splaker]

Mine rest out of the water too sometimes. They are pretty strange snails. I would only worry about calcium if you have soft water or start to see white pits on their shells.

like this:

 

[StarGirl]

You can get cuddlebone in the bird section at the pet stores. It will add calcium to your water.

 

[Splaker]

It came from the store like that since I just got them a few days ago.

 

[FishDin]

It can't be repaired, but you con prevent further damage.

 

[Splaker]

It can't be repaired, but you con prevent further damage.

So in your opinion, does this appear to be a calcium deficiency?

 

[StarGirl]

So in your opinion, does this appear to be a calcium deficiency?

It may not be on your part, but looks it was from where it came from.

How hard is your water?

 

[Splaker]

I'm not sure. I have to test it.