Aquatic snails, Latin names for some the more snails are Pomacea Bridgessi, Pomacea Canaliculata, Vivaparidae, Marisa Cornuarietis, to name just a few. These snails are found at various locations worldwide, mos of which apple snails are tropical. They generally require a variable temperature ranging from 18 to 28 degree C. most of the aquatic snails are very harmless, however an aquatic snail specie named P. Canaliculata is known to be semi-aggressive with slow moving other aquatic species especially when there is less food available. The size of aquatic snails is also not fixed and varies from one specie to the other.
The tank size or aquarium size or the container size for aquatic snails is not as aspect as the filtration capabilities. Generally people use about 10 gallons tank but the filter used on the tank should be almost twice its recommended size so that it easily accommodates all the waste produced by snails. For example a 55 gallon tank is sufficient for accommodating 3 dozens of adult aquatic snails. But in this case at least two HOB filters, as snails produce a lot of waste, that are turning the water volume over approximately 15 times in an hour.
There are a large number of species of aquatic snails. Some species of aquatic snails are regarded as bothersome pests whereas some are quiet beneficial. Some people like aquatic snails and introduce them to their freshwater aquariums after purchasing them or getting them naturally while on the other hand some aquatic snail species arrive accidentally through plant life and food sources. Here are some of the common types of aquarium snails.
Ramshorn is an aquatic snail specie that got its name from its shape that resembles Ram’s horn. These are found in red, black and checkered patterns. They reproduce very quickly and generally dines on plant life in aquarium. Trumpet snails have spiral shells and are found on aquarium walls just below the water level early in the morning. They barely eat plants rather dine on debris within the substrate. Therefore these snails are quiet beneficial as the help in maintaining the water quality and keeps tank cleaner. These snails usually hide in the daytime and come out in the nighttime to feed. Next type of aquatic snail which is the most common type is the apple snail. There are three types of apple snails of which three are voracious plat eaters. If apple snails are given proper survival conditions they can grow as big as tennis ball.
Few widely used compatible tank mates with aquatic snails include Neon tetras, danios, Guppies, White Cloud Minnows and many other. These fishes are non-aggressive and can easily cohabitate with the snails. The diet of aquatic snails depend on the specie, some of them eat plants whereas other eat fish food and debris. To avoid unwanted bevy of snails, fishes can deliberately be introduced in the tank that will help to take care of population of the snails naturally. Some also prefer algae which make aquatic snails beneficial to aquariums as they help to maintain water quality.
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