Snail Foods?

[Duardo]

So I had 2 mystery snails, and one died this morning and he was a big boy who I had for 7 months since I started my aquarium. But I'm confused how he died. I believe he starved to death because the water and everything else is fine and he wasn't old. I think since I have been feeding my fish a little less and the flakes are smaller he couldnt eat enough. So I was wondering whats some good snail food to have in the tank? I use the little fish feeders that sink and they also would eat the cory's wafers if they werent eaten. But Ive cut down on these since they make such a mess. Would zuccini be sufficient? I also heard about egg shells but i assume thats for calcium and not as food? Any tips or links would be appriacted thank you!

 

[penguin02]

Algae wafers are the best because they dissolve slowly, so the snails can get them when the fish are asleep.

 

[emmysjj]

My mystery goes crazy for zuchini. They need protein so sub between algae wafers, shrimp wafers, and fresh veggies.

 

[BaraYoukai]

What are some other protein ideas besides shrimp wafers?

 

[AnnaP]

I had to take my mystery snail out of the community aquarium today because I think he’s been starving. Have him in a little “hospital aquarium” now to recover. Blanched a spinach leaf and gave him a shrimp pellet . He didn’t touch spinach but gobbled up the shrimp pellet pretty quick! I think he doesn’t like spinach. I gave it to him before and he never ate it. I figured if he were starting he would and left him be until about three days ago he became very inactive. I think if he survives and I put him back in the main tank, I’ll try giving him shrimp pellets when the other fish are sleeping. Although I also have two Corys and a shrimp. His odds are not good