FAQ on Snails Part 1

Today I will answer the most FAO on Mystery snails and Nerite snails. I have Horned Nerite snails, Zebra nerites and Tiger Nerites. I also have a Golden mystery snails. They do a great job taking care of the algae in the tank. Snails are not suitable in tanks under 2.5 gallons because they produce so much waste. Filtered tanks over 2.5 gallons are suitable for Nerite snails and tanks over 5 gallons are suitable for Mystery snails. Remember snails may do a good job at cleaning algae but they also produce a lot of waste. They enjoy eating algae, spinach and zucchini. * In the video I said my snail was an Ivory Mystery snail. In fact it's a Golden Mystery snail. My previous snail was an Ivory. Lets connect Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifewithpets72

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Today I will answer the most FAO on Mystery snails and Nerite snails. I have Horned Nerite snails, Zebra nerites and Tiger Nerites. I also have a Golden mystery snails. They do a great job taking care of the algae in the tank. Snails are not suitable in tanks under 2.5 gallons because they produce so much waste. Filtered tanks over 2.5 gallons are suitable for Nerite snails and tanks over 5 gallons are suitable for Mystery snails. Remember snails may do a good job at cleaning algae but they also produce a lot of waste. They enjoy eating algae, spinach and zucchini. * In the video I said my snail was an Ivory Mystery snail. In fact it's a Golden Mystery snail. My previous snail was an Ivory. Lets connect Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifewithpets72

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Flug Zeug
Flug Zeug - 6 years ago
I have a filtered (low current) ten gallon tank with an Inca gold snail, a black mystery snail, two ghost shrimp, and a female betta. They all appear to be quite healthy and disease-free.

The snails were rescued from a pet store, so they are still recovering. The gold has thinned parts of her shell and the mystery has pits, but I'm introducing them to their first taste of calcium soon. Aside from that, they seem very active and take well to food.

The tank is almost ALWAYS very clean and I do water changes (4-6 gal out of ten) every month, or more, if it gets dirty quicker than usual.

Is this good enough, or should the water be changed more often, since I heard snails are messy? Any recommendations? Like, I get confused about how much water to remove, but now that I have more biomass in my tank I'm more confused.

I'm experienced with bettas, but this is my first time having snails. I did as much research as I could to purchase them and give them an adequate "introduction" month to the tank, but now I want to see if I'm okay on all the details.
Thanks.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Once a month is not really enough. Ideally you need to be changed 25-30% once a week.
Layla's and Lillian's Life
Layla's and Lillian's Life - 6 years ago
I am no snail expert but I heard in a professionals vid that mystery snails are the same thing as apple
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
They're in the same species family but they are not the same. An apple snail is the size of an apple.
william allan 199
william allan 199 - 6 years ago
Mine get along most of the time, but when the snail's antena are out, my betta bite it sometimes, any tips?
Betta Fish
Betta Fish - 6 years ago
Hi Sheila! I hope you can help me!
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I really want a mystery snail with my betta. This tank will be hopefully 10 gallons. I’m not really sure what I should feed them on a DAILY basis. Do i Feed them peas everyday or cut up green beans. Or do I go to Petsmart and see if they have “ snail food” My tank won’t have life plants just plastic but soft so it won’t cut the fins of the betta. So I don’t know if it will eat algae. I haven’t bought anything yet and I’ve been watching your videos for weeks now. I want to make sure I have everything so I can care for everything correctly. I was told to buy a Algae scrapper. Also this may seem like a stupid question but so snails live under water forever? Do they need to be outside of water? Will they also eat left over pellets if they aren’t all eaten? Please help Shelia I trust ALL your advice
grace dayrit
grace dayrit - 6 years ago
Great video, cute nerites. Do they lay eggs in your tank? How do you manage removing them? Ive heard they only hatch in brackish water and their eggs is not easy to remove. Thanks.
grace dayrit
grace dayrit - 6 years ago
I got nerite snails already. Is it normal that they want to stay above my tank as if they want to escape? Thank you.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
I would only start off with 2-3 Incase there isn’t enough algae and the won’t if wafer food. They’re a great snail.
grace dayrit
grace dayrit - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets that's great! I am planning to get 5 zebra nerite snail this coming week. But I am worried when they lay eggs everywhere in my tank.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Yes, they do Kay eggs but they don’t hatch. I don’t remove them as I rarely see them.
Donya Lane
Donya Lane - 6 years ago
Good info... Two questions: Is it possible for my mystery snail to injure one of his tentacles? One is kinda bent and flapping near the very tip... about 1/4 inch. Will it heal on its own? Also, can different species of snails inter-species mate? Just curious...
Thank you!
John Goulette
John Goulette - 6 years ago
Do I need to have live plants to have a snail in my 3 gallon beta tank?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
No.
Tracy S
Tracy S - 6 years ago
Love your Japanese garden theme. Well done!
Happy Pills
Happy Pills - 6 years ago
I have a black mystery snail and my betta get along nicely they dont really bother each other

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renee kleber
renee kleber - 6 years ago
Do mystery snails use another she'll like hermit crabs
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
No.
Biswajit Roy
Biswajit Roy - 6 years ago
How do you have so many betta fishes in one tank. Can you please share a video of your tank portraying the betta fishes
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
We have many videos on our channel with are female Betta community tank. Check out our playlists you’ll find them there.
Seany Wonton
Seany Wonton - 7 years ago
I have a golden apple snail and a black mystery snail. I like the golden snail better.
Seany Wonton
Seany Wonton - 7 years ago
Can do you a tour video on the tank and the fish in it? Thanks! Great Video!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
We have many tour videos on our channel. This tank no longer looks like that. Check out more recent videos to see how it looks now.
J Garcia
J Garcia - 7 years ago
I got my mystery snails a spray bar internal filter and they dont seem to want to move. :(
Gabriela Zycka
Gabriela Zycka - 7 years ago
I got the apple snail it's grows huge
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
I’d love one of those, but it would eat it’s way through my plants!
chevyengine307
chevyengine307 - 7 years ago
Mystery snails. Want to see my tank grow in numbers
ShortNanxious
ShortNanxious - 7 years ago
First time snail owner here: Mystery snails, from Sergeant Tanks ... trying to learn as much as possible
Thanks for doing this video... I just got my first snails and for once in my life realized it is safe to have them because I don't have any yoyo or clown loach snail eaters.
Shawn Hineidi
Shawn Hineidi - 7 years ago
I need advise, I have one mystery snail and it eats a lot and growing fast and if I don't put a piece of zucchini every two days, it will start eating the base of my Italian val. how often should I feed it and how do I stop it from eating my val? Thank you!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Try feeding algae wafers and maybe gel food. If he's eating plants it's possible there's something lacking in his diet.
Shawn Hineidi
Shawn Hineidi - 7 years ago
a slice of cucumber which he finishes over night. the next day is looking for food and if there is none, he will go after the plant! I have only had him for 3 weeks and fed him cucumber and zucchini. what is your advise based on your experience?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
What else are you feeding him?
Killer Shark
Killer Shark - 7 years ago
Hello i have a ten gallon with 4 guppies and 4 neon tetras what type of snail should i get
it is a planted aquarium
Killer Shark
Killer Shark - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets thanks
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Nerite snails are a good option.

20. comment for FAQ on Snails Part 1

Hernan Echeverria
Hernan Echeverria - 7 years ago
Email ?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
I'm sorry I don't do email. I'm happy to help on here if I can.
Hernan Echeverria
Hernan Echeverria - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets so
I have a ivory mystery snail, and it'll be acting weird I do not how to describe it, I thought I can maybe send you an email ? If that's ok
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
???
Emily LovesHorses
Emily LovesHorses - 7 years ago
I have 6.6 gallon tank, filtered and heated. Could i get 2 snails for it? I have some brown algae will they eat that?Also Will the Betta eat the algae wafers and how much should i put in the tank?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
The Betta won't eat the algae. You could get a snail for the tank.
Yahaira Gomez
Yahaira Gomez - 7 years ago
can they eat algae thins for bottom feeders
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes.
Missy Liscombe
Missy Liscombe - 7 years ago
I had a snail till he eat all my fish
The.binge.watcher ._.
The.binge.watcher ._. - 7 years ago
I have a few questions about snails...
do you need to have multiple snails or can you just have one (I don't want them to reproduce but I don't mind having 3 or so all one gender)
Also...
do you think they will escape if I have around a 1-3 centimeter gap for my filter and such?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
You don't have to have multiple snails. The nerite snails will breed but the eggs won't hatch as they need to be in brackish water to do so. It's possible they can get out of that gap but not likely.
Amani Windon
Amani Windon - 7 years ago
I have the 2.5 gallon I have a mystery snail but i only have one fish in it is that ok?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes:)
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
I have a tank full of baby mystery snails and am making snail jello for feeding today, have you played around with that yet?
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets I've never made it before so if this time goes well I will definitely be making a video on it. I used to make gelatin food for a turtle I was fostering so I have a general sense of what I'm doing. I lost all my adult snails in a freak accident and decided to hatch the egg clutches that were in their tank....I now have about 300 baby snails. Once they're pea sized I will be giving them away so if you decide you want mystery snails again let me know.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
I haven't, I feed them repashy gel food. You should do a video on it! Id love to see your recipe. We don't have Mystery snails anymore. Only nerite, assassin and ramshorn snails.
I'm WWinning
I'm WWinning - 7 years ago
Excellent snail video! TY :) I have a 10 gallon planted tank and we had a little hitchhiker on a plant. It was a pond/tadpole snail. It was so cute that we just left it. It was gobbling all the algae, but as of late, it has left a bunch of egg sacks. I'm not sure what to do because I don't want the tank over-run, and we were hoping to eventually put a male Betta with some tetras in it but have put that idea on hold until we figure out what to do. I don't really fancy harming them, but I wouldn't mind if another fish maybe used them as food, lol :O I'm sorry if that sounds terrible, but I can't do it myself. Can you suggest anything that may help? TYSM. I love your videos :D
I'm WWinning
I'm WWinning - 7 years ago
TYSM :)
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
If your likely to keep producing snails then an assassin snail would be a good option. They eat snails and will soon have things under control.
Niroshan Raj
Niroshan Raj - 7 years ago
i have few apple snails and am planning on shifting them to a baby dwarf tears carpeted tank is it ok or will they destroy them? and is it okay to keep them with discus?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
It is ok to keep them with discus if they accept them. As for the plants they rarely eat them.
Noah Clarke
Noah Clarke - 7 years ago
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30. comment for FAQ on Snails Part 1

Evionix
Evionix - 7 years ago
Is it possible to have a snails only tank? Or would there not be enough algae?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, snails need to be fed other food not just the algae in a tank.
Sina Veang
Sina Veang - 7 years ago
How can I tell my snail lives in the water or land....
Its.Me.Aakash
Its.Me.Aakash - 7 years ago
do you put the spinach in the microwave with water for a few seconds? or just buy itself?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
In the microwave with a little water.
JNetwork32
JNetwork32 - 7 years ago
Lol so cute their like little vacuum cleaners
Julia Cantley
Julia Cantley - 7 years ago
how often do you clean up after the snails? do they have a large bioload and mess up the tank a lot when they poop?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Snails do have a large bio load but as long as the tank is large enough they don't really make too much difference. As this tank is planted them I don't need to vacuum the gravel because the plants use the waste as fertilizer .
Wallywutsizface
Wallywutsizface - 7 years ago
Thanks for this helpful video. I just added a tiger nerite to my tank.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thanks for watching!
Quinton Allen
Quinton Allen - 7 years ago
I recently got 2 nerite snails and I was wondering how to tell ( if possible) if there hungry or maybe need something changed is some way. They live with a beta and a ghost shrimp in a 5 gallon tank with a filter. After seeing that they need a lot of alge should I just feed them a little extra zucchini since there 2 snails in a smaller unplanted tank or not.
Quinton Allen
Quinton Allen - 7 years ago
Ok thank you very much for the videos and the help in the comments.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
That depends on the amount of algae. Each tank is different. I do 1-2 times a week.
Quinton Allen
Quinton Allen - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets thank you very much for the info but I have 1 more question should I put some zucchini or alge things 1-2 times a week or less or more.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
If you don't have a lot of algae in the tank you need to add food such as zucchini, spinach and algae wafer.
Xander Rosenberg
Xander Rosenberg - 7 years ago
I have a
Kary 2088
Kary 2088 - 7 years ago
Love the stones
kayxx
kayxx - 7 years ago
I bought plants for my betta and I saw something on the glass and I took it out and it was a snail it is really small and the end of his house is a little point he is brown but what do I have to do cause I can't just put it outside and my tank is smaller than 10 gallon
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Snails are ok in smaller tanks as long as you don't have too many of them.
Sir Tko
Sir Tko - 7 years ago
I've got 3 tiger snails rwarr lol two in a betta tank with one bristlenose pleco and one tiger in a bigger community tank ;o}
Sklikis Panos
Sklikis Panos - 7 years ago
i have some snail but i dont know what are they can you help me???
Sklikis Panos
Sklikis Panos - 7 years ago
Great work
Rachel Potato
Rachel Potato - 7 years ago
what substrate is used in this tank? and what kind of filter are you using? really liked the video. it's really clear~
Rachel Potato
Rachel Potato - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets thanks!! c:
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
The substrate is Fluval stratum and gravel. The filter is a Corner Jardin sponge filter and an Aqueon internal filter.
Joyce Gentile
Joyce Gentile - 7 years ago
lowest bio-load snail?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Horned nerite, or rams horn snails. Both of these stay small.
Diana Daniels
Diana Daniels - 7 years ago
Will aquarium salt harm the snails? Thank you.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Snails don't tolerate salt well at all.
Jessica Cook
Jessica Cook - 7 years ago
I'm planning on getting a male betta in the next few months and I want to get a snail for the tank. How would I introduce them so it's safer for the snail?? How often should I give algae wafers? The spot I'm putting the tank gets hardly any direct sun so I'm hoping that there will be minimal algae. Do I need to quarantine the betta and snail before putting them in together?? Also if I were to do a small snail only tank with around 4 snail shat sort of filter should I put on the tank??
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
1-2 snails in a 2.5 gallon tank . Snails produce a lot of waste!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
I would only add one, the tank is a little too small for fish other than bettas so if you're going to add that many then no more than one snail.
Jessica Cook
Jessica Cook - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets Thanks! One more question. How many Nerite snails would you recommend for 20 litre tank with say 5 to 6 tetras in it??
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
A lot depends on the aggression of the Betta, I've found they seem to accept the nerite snails better than the mystery snails. As for an all snail tank any filter suitable for the size of tank your getting would work.
Jessica Cook
Jessica Cook - 7 years ago
The tank is a 20 litre and I'm not sure on the species. What would you suggest??
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
What size is the tank going to be and which type of snails? You don't need to quarantine them. For one snails a quarter of an algae wafer every other day, some blanched spinach several times a week.
Geckos 'N Stuff
Geckos 'N Stuff - 7 years ago
what algae eaters would you recommend for my 40 gallon aquarium? i don't know what kind of algae it is is but it is a dark greenish-black color and grows along the bottom of the aquarium.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Nerite snails are great for Algae, there are few fish that will take care of the problem as a whole though. You need to find what is causing the algae in the tank. Siamese algae eaters are good for Algae but they will only eat certain types as will most fish, they also can get aggressive and large.
Henny Zoel
Henny Zoel - 7 years ago
i fell like you put your outro on the intro
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
These are older videos. So we don't do any of that anymore.
calvin spencer
calvin spencer - 7 years ago
does different nerite snail interbreed?? eg, horned with tiger..??
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
No, not to my knowledge.

50. comment for FAQ on Snails Part 1

Raquel Martinez
Raquel Martinez - 7 years ago
how many gallons is that tank
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
20 gallon long.
BDP
BDP - 7 years ago
I have 4 snails. They are very entertaining. My zebra isn't as active as my other snails though.
Devin Ozanne
Devin Ozanne - 7 years ago
how many gallons is your tank? I love it!!
Devin Ozanne
Devin Ozanne - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets all of it together excluding the fish and plants
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
The tank?
Devin Ozanne
Devin Ozanne - 7 years ago
if u don't mind me asking, about how much would this cost?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thank you. It's a 20 gallon long.
Syd Daremokt
Syd Daremokt - 7 years ago
I'm really considering getting snails but finding out they escape concerns me. I've read where you said to have a tight lid and I've seen some other videos for tricks like Velcro and petroleum jelly.. but seems like a pain. do they often try to escape? and I don't really have a tight lid all around there are gaps for the filter and such. Do you have any suggestions other than a tight lid or do u think it would be a major mistake to get some with the few small gaps my lid has?
Gabriela Zycka
Gabriela Zycka - 7 years ago
Syd Daremokt I have the apple snail or mystery snail and it does not escape
Syd Daremokt
Syd Daremokt - 7 years ago
Lifewithpets that's OK :) thanks
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
I'm sorry but I really don't know. All our tanks have good fitting lids so I don't know if there were gaps if they'd try to escape. I think if you have small gaps around the filter it would be unlikely they'd try, simply because of the stronger water flow in that area, but I really am not sure.....sorry!
CharmingBettas
CharmingBettas - 7 years ago
Can you feed nerite snails lettuce, cucumber or any other vegetable? Thanks for the great info, by the way. Super helpful!
CharmingBettas
CharmingBettas - 7 years ago
Okay thank you for the information!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
There's not much nutrition in lettuce but you could do cucumber although zucchini or spinach are the best nutrition wise.
dmichaels fish den
dmichaels fish den - 7 years ago
Your snail vid is great!! And you have a Tiger Nerite! Great pictures and a wonderful job on the time lapse. They look like they are in great shape. Like little cordless vacuum cleaners aren't they?
Karin Franklin
Karin Franklin - 7 years ago
I call my snails "roombas." Of course, real Roombas don't scale vertical walls or hang upside down from leaves or go for rides on floating thermometers.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thank you! I love the nerite snails they basically take care of themselves. We have them in all our tanks. I also like the horned nerite they're great for smaller tanks and do a good job being vacuum cleaners!
Wallywutsizface
Wallywutsizface - 7 years ago
I got the Fluval Spec V and I want to add a nerite snail. How do I keep it from escaping?
Wallywutsizface
Wallywutsizface - 7 years ago
Oh ok. Thank you
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, they would be able to.
Wallywutsizface
Wallywutsizface - 7 years ago
The Spec V has I giant hole in the cover for light and feeding. Will the snail be able to crawl upside down to reach it?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
The only way to stop them getting out of a tank is to be sure you have a tight fitting cover.
Hermit4321
Hermit4321 - 7 years ago
very cute snails, I'm looking to get some for my planted tank.
The Animal Report
The Animal Report - 7 years ago
My apple snail got beat up by my female Betta. It's a little weird because I thought she was super chill but I guess not
galaxy star
galaxy star - 7 years ago
My zebra nerite is going to live with my 4 guppies Anubias, and Indian fern in a 10 gallon!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Wow, he's going to love all that space. I find Nerite snails to do better with Bettas. Ive not had a single Betta cause trouble with a Nerite snail but I have several who won't accept Mystery snails.
Chips Ahoy
Chips Ahoy - 7 years ago
I have a 5 gallon heated tank with a male betta. I was really hoping to get a nerite snail, but the tank is not filtered. I do water changes regularly and keep the tank very clean. Is there any chance a nerite snail would do okay in that tank?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, it would as long as you're doing 80-100% water changes several times a week. Snails are very messy.
tammy crockatt
tammy crockatt - 7 years ago
Hi apple / mistery snails need friends
Matthew B
Matthew B - 7 years ago
#may sound silly, but how do you have multiple betta in one tank? don't they fight/kill each other
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, it's not something I plan on doing as it's very time consuming and costly to set up.
Matthew B
Matthew B - 7 years ago
Yeah i found your community tank video later on, learn't something new thanks :) betta breeding sure is risky/strange, but very interesting
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, I have a female betta community tank. Males can't live together but females in groups of 5 or more can live peacefully together in a heavily planted minimum 20 gallon tank. Like with all bettas though there are never any guarantees they will get along if not introduced carefully and the tank conditions are correct.
Stephanie Nielsen
Stephanie Nielsen - 8 years ago
how do you keep your tanks so clean? i have a 2.5 gallon filtered betta tank and it is always so dirty when i disrupt the gravel!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I use sponge filters in my 2.5 gallon tanks so they don't have much water movement which causes the waste to sit in the gravel. I do 25-30% water changes every week and thoroughly vacuum the substrate each time. Larger tanks are much easier to keep clean because you can use stronger filters that create much more water movement throughout the tank.
Scalare Man
Scalare Man - 8 years ago
Btw, mystery snails, if bought as adults may have fertilized eggs in them that can be layed once in your tank, so it is not 100% sure that your tank won't get overpopulated. But great video!
Scalare Man
Scalare Man - 8 years ago
True, but remeber snails may not always lay their eggs, and will sometimes keep them within them due to their capability to discern if the environment is not good enough for their offspring. This could take days and the eggs could hatch withing the parent, and...overpopulate. This is a reason why mollusks are so abundant, they are smart and really resistant.
Small
Small - 8 years ago
Scalare Man apple snails lay their eggs above the water line so you can just take the eggs out if you don't want them to hatch
Alexander Vaccaro
Alexander Vaccaro - 8 years ago
beautiful aquarium!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thank you!
Cekeybula
Cekeybula - 8 years ago
but snails are omnisexual, they are female and males at once
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Most snails are but not mystery snails or nerite snails.
Brian Zavala
Brian Zavala - 8 years ago
With a betta
Brian Zavala
Brian Zavala - 8 years ago
How much snails can be in a 5 gallon tank
Brian Zavala
Brian Zavala - 8 years ago
Lifewithpets it does
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I'd suggest either 2 Nerites or 1 mystery snail but only if the tank has a filter. Snails produce a lot of waste.
The Dope Assassin
The Dope Assassin - 8 years ago
Where can I buy one?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I got mine from Petsmart.
Tyler S
Tyler S - 8 years ago
I have two apple snails, one gold and one black. They are my favorite type of snail! One is Cliff and the other is Reginald
Tyler S
Tyler S - 8 years ago
Thanks!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Love your snails names!
Gustavo Schneiders
Gustavo Schneiders - 8 years ago
great, informative and direct to the point! thumbs up!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thank you.
unholyorders
unholyorders - 8 years ago
Thanks for the information on nerite snails I was actually looking for. Going snail hunting tomorrow after work.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I'm glad it was helpful, good hunting!
ᏦᎶཞᎪƈɛ 2576
ᏦᎶཞᎪƈɛ 2576 - 8 years ago
What's the minimum tank size for nerites?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
You will need to feed Algae wafers and blanched spinach and zucchini.
ᏦᎶཞᎪƈɛ 2576
ᏦᎶཞᎪƈɛ 2576 - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets I'm think of getting a tiger nerite for a my 10 gallon tank but I'm worried for if there would be enough food for it like the algae on the glass and plants
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
The horned nerite a 2.5g or bigger. The zebra or tiger nerite 5 gallon or bigger. Snails produce a lot of waste. If you don't have a filter in the tank I wouldn't recommend having a snail.
Randy Henniger
Randy Henniger - 8 years ago
Very informative, thank you!
Nazra Sadique
Nazra Sadique - 8 years ago
And i have two golden mystery snails and i am planning to get a tiger nerite snail
Dolphincutie World
Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago
I mean male or female?
Dolphincutie World
Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago
Hi, I just got a gold mystery snail. How can I tell it's a mail or female?
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Kay Lamana That depends on the type of snail actually. Mystery snails are gender specific.
Kay Lamana
Kay Lamana - 7 years ago
Dolphincutie World snails are asexual they have no actually gender and can reproduce by themselves or with a snail of any gender
Akasha Maraldi
Akasha Maraldi - 7 years ago
Dolphincutie World what type of apple snail did you get because there are different types and they all need different care if it is the same type as in this video if is is it's the species pomacea diffusa
Cekeybula
Cekeybula - 8 years ago
no idea, fish keepers told me snails are snails but who knows.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Most snails are but not nerite snails or mystery snails.
Cekeybula
Cekeybula - 8 years ago
snails have only one gender so far I know, 2 males mate and after their penis fall off they both became impregnate and continue living as female lay eggs, at least that's what happens in land snails, latter pines regenerates.
Dolphincutie World
Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets It's okay
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Sorry I couldn't help.
Dolphincutie World
Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets Okay maybe I will check out other YouTube videos and see if I can fine you. Thanks for answering.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I'm not sure I've never really gone into it because I only ever keep one per tank, so I don't have to worry about trying to sex them or have them breeding.
kelvin1997 Phua
kelvin1997 Phua - 8 years ago
Hi! Will horn snail eat moss ball ?
kelvin1997 Phua
kelvin1997 Phua - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets Thanks
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
No, they eat any algae on it, but they don't eat the moss ball itself.
ThatSimpleRedhead
ThatSimpleRedhead - 8 years ago
Can Mystery snails live with guppies and Glo fish?
ThatSimpleRedhead
ThatSimpleRedhead - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets
Okay, great, thank you!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Yes, the can live with guppies and glo fish. Any fish can take a dislike to snails so just watch them carefully for the first few days.
TheFarEastBeasts
TheFarEastBeasts - 8 years ago
I have a fully equipped 1 gallon with 1 nerite and 3 cherry shrimp. Has run beautifully for the past year and a half. Sadly, Mr. Nerite died recently :(
TheFarEastBeasts
TheFarEastBeasts - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets
I had everyone telling me I could not keep a 1 gallon tank, I proved them wrong and kept it to its fullest! Might break it down, move the shrimp and begin converting it into a flame moss nursery. Happy fish keeping!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I'm sorry for your loss. Nerite snails are great tank mates and fun to watch.
JenStar
JenStar - 8 years ago
I have a mystery snail and they poop soooo much! It's like he defeats the point of "cleaning" once he passes I will get nerite snails..
Ivy & pets
Ivy & pets - 8 years ago
very helpful!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thank you!
Gold Chemical
Gold Chemical - 8 years ago
can I add a goldfish with a nerite or a mystery snail
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
A mystery snail for sure but depending on the size of the nerite they may try and eat it!
Olivia F.
Olivia F. - 8 years ago
Thank you so much! I am getting a couple soon since my guppies are very messy. I have some questions, how long do they live and where do they generally lay there eggs from you experience?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks for watching. The snails live 1-2 years. The nerite snails lay eggs on the glass, plants and decorations. The mystery snails lays eggs above the water line at the top of the tank.
Silly Bettas
Silly Bettas - 8 years ago
Can i put a mystery snail in a five gallon with a medium level of ageshin in my betta
Silly Bettas
Silly Bettas - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets .ok thanks alot
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Yes, I get mine at Petsmart.
Silly Bettas
Silly Bettas - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets thank for the information where do i get them are they sold at petsmart
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
If he killed ghost shrimp then definitely don't get a mystery snail, he will most likely kill it. I think the way to go is the horned nerite snail. I hope it works out for you.
Silly Bettas
Silly Bettas - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets ok i will try that snail becuse of he killed 3 ghost shrimp 3 days ago so i will go with the other one thanks for replying
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
A 5 gallon is big enough, however if there is any doubt in whether your Betta will accept it, I'd recommend the horned nerite snail. They are smaller and your Betta is not likely to even notice it.
Tanked With Aussie
Tanked With Aussie - 8 years ago
Malaysian Trumpet Snails are amazing if you have sand. They help dig it up, which is useful for us - keep things aerated - and if you have plants, ensure oxygen is reaching the roots.
Plus they give birth to live babies, so you don't have to worry about eggs all over the glass. And no, they don't eat plants - unlike other snails.
Cedric Quesada
Cedric Quesada - 8 years ago
what for type pleco do you have?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Lol....no problem.
Cedric Quesada
Cedric Quesada - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets oh sorry I though I saw one my fault xd
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
No pleco's in this tank.
kitty
kitty - 8 years ago
I now have 2 fish!!!! i have a albino cory catfish!!! and a black halfmoon beta!!
kitty
kitty - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets Oh thats why she sits at the bottom of the tank every day...My tank is a 3 gallon and she had a beta for compony.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Nice! Your Cory cat needs at least 2 more of its kind to be happy. They need to be in groups of 3 of more otherwise they don't tend to do well. What size is your tank?
Bright-BlueBerry
Bright-BlueBerry - 8 years ago
Your channel is REALLY starting to grow!! Congrats on 750!!!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks:)
Aine Davis
Aine Davis - 8 years ago
I have a yellow mystery snail called buttercup, he's bigger than a golf ball!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Yes, they do get big! Love the name Buttercup!
Patricia Kotnik
Patricia Kotnik - 8 years ago
Very informative as always. Thank you
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thank you!
Katie Mac Arts
Katie Mac Arts - 8 years ago
your mystery snail is golden ^_^ I have to Ivory apple snails (Pomacea diffusa) commonly sold as mystery snails and they have a pure white shell xx
Katie Mac Arts
Katie Mac Arts - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets i used to have 100+ pink ramshorns, but i sold them and took a break from snails for a while then got back into it ☺ my apple snails are still babies and i haven't sexed them yet, but i'm hoping for a breeding pair when they get older
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
That's a nice assortment! I have 5 horned nerites, 2 tiger, 1 zebra and the mystery snail, so not quite as many as you!
Katie Mac Arts
Katie Mac Arts - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets he's beautiful nevertheless, also a great video on snails and stocking levels
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Yes, you're right, I don't know why I said Ivory! The one I had before him was Ivory and had an almost white shell. He is a Golden :)
JC Fish Family
JC Fish Family - 8 years ago
Great video, Blazing Bettas gave me trumpet snails in our trade and they are living happily in Benny's tank
JC Fish Family
JC Fish Family - 8 years ago
Yea, I've had them for a while but I haven't been overrun just yet, thank goodness
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I like trumpet snails but they breed so quickly. I always buy snail free plants because I didn't want any trumpet snails but one got in!! I've not seen him for a while but they can breed on their own so it doesn't need a mate for my tank to soon be overrun with them:(
Allyson Marie
Allyson Marie - 8 years ago
I have a tiger nerite snail and his name is Jericho!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Love that name!
Puppypop 101
Puppypop 101 - 8 years ago
I have a mystery snail named Oscar, a Malaysian trumpet snail and a pond snail. My favorite type of snail is a mystery snail. Great video!!
Puppypop 101
Puppypop 101 - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets So far they haven't reproduced, but that may be because I have the trumpet snail and pond snail in a smaller container.
Puppypop 101
Puppypop 101 - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets lol! I found the trumpet snail and pond snail on two live plants that I got!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
The trumpet snails breed like crazy!! I found one in my tank the other day. I was not happy...lol! I only buy snail free live plants and yet one still found its way in!
At Parrish
At Parrish - 8 years ago
Great video ! I have a Mystery Snail
Jack smith
Jack smith - 8 years ago
Well I have snails but I didnt wants any. I dont know what kind they are but they are dark brown with light brown speckles. When I saw the snails I would initially remove them from the tank, but they lay eggs all the time and they are clear so you can barley see them. There are probably 10+ im my tank atm.

Ps its my birthday today :)
Jack smith
Jack smith - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets I believe they eat algae like other snails but prefer meaty foods if they get a chance. I reccon you would get a better reply from purplesnowball13 since he/she has them.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
What do assassin snails eat once there are no more snails to eat? I've often wondered that.
Purplesnowball 13
Purplesnowball 13 - 8 years ago
+Jack smith huh.... Interesting! Yes... I had to do the same thing. There were just too many.
Jack smith
Jack smith - 8 years ago
+Purplesnowball 13 They apear to be 'Tadpole snails'. I might have to do something if they overrun my tank.
Purplesnowball 13
Purplesnowball 13 - 8 years ago
+Puppypop 101 that happened to me as well. We had a HUGE outbreak of Trumpet snails in our 25 gal tank. It could be the ones you have right now. You should look them up! We probably got 1 pregnant one, and now we probably have 30
Mendy Werner
Mendy Werner - 8 years ago
probably ramshorn snails.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Wow, 27 fry! I hope they find good homes.
Jack smith
Jack smith - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets Yeah I think so. I get my plants from a local fish shop. They keep the plants with their dwarf pea puffers so they eat any snails. I rinse my plants before adding them to the tank but the eggs probably didnt wash off.

Im also taking my 27 platy fry tomorrow to my lfs now because im going away soon. Ill be sad to see them go. Hoping people will purchase them as pets not as feeders :/

And thanks for wishing me happy birthday :)
Jack smith
Jack smith - 8 years ago
+Puppypop 101 Thank you! :)
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Lol....did they come in your life plants? I buy snail free plants, but thats still no guarantee. I found a trumpet snail in my tank the other day. No idea how it got there. Must have come in on the snail free plants!!! Happy birthday!!
Puppypop 101
Puppypop 101 - 8 years ago
Happy B-day!
Purplesnowball 13
Purplesnowball 13 - 8 years ago
Very informative! Where did you get your Nerite Snails?
Purplesnowball 13
Purplesnowball 13 - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets Okay, thank you!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
The zebra and tiger Nerites came from Petco and the horned one came from Petsmart. I have the horned ones in all my tanks.
Blazing Bettas
Blazing Bettas - 8 years ago
great info!! I'm gonna see if my Mystery snail likes spinach. Also what brand of algea wafers do u feed
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks:)
Blazing Bettas
Blazing Bettas - 8 years ago
+Lifewithpets thanks so much, and also... CONGRATS ON almost 750
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks. It may take a few try's for him to eat it, leave it in 3-4 hours each time. Once he discovers it he'll love it. It's good for their shells. I use API algae wafers. I don't know if they're the best or not. I use them infrequently as the snails are not that interested in them because my tank produces so much algae they'd rather eat the real deal....lol! My Bettas, Corys and platies love the wafers too. For one snail you'd only need less than 1/4 of a wafer every few days.
Mark's Fish Keeping UK
Mark's Fish Keeping UK - 8 years ago
very good information :)
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks.

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Dolphincutie World
Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago
Wow! Love the snails! Great video! I learned a lot about them.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Thanks:)
El
El - 8 years ago
First how do you tell the difference between a girl and a boy mystery snail
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
I'd suggest looking it up on google or there are many youtube videos stating how to tell the difference.  I'm not familiar with how because I only keep one mystery snail per tank so I don't have to worry about it.

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