dakota15 Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Can anybody tell me what kind of snail this is? Must have got a few on the last plants I bought and they are starting to appear and growing quite large. Not up on my snails... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Looks like a ramshorn to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota15 Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Thanks Sam, After doing a little Googling that appears to be exactly what it is. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Yes, a ramshorn, and not the somewhat desireable Marisa cornuarietis, but the pest-type Planorbis orbicularis. Giving your new plants a dip in an alum solution or potassium permanganate solution before introducing them to your tank will eliminate any unwanted hitchikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota15 Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hey Toirtis, Pest-type in what manner? Thanks in advance, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Pest-type in what manner? It multiplies quickly and can eat plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOSStile Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Hey Toirtis,Pest-type in what manner? Thanks in advance, Rob It gets out of the tank slithers across the room and leaves little hickees all over your body while you sleep... no wait that was my ex-wife. They are a pest, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota15 Posted January 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Well I've managed to capture four of the little beggars so far. Can't see anymore at the moment but I'm sure my battle is far from over. Wouldn't want to wake up with a bunch of hickies LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werner Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 I don't consider ramshorn snails a pest in a planted tank. They much prefer dead/dying plant matter over healthy plants, and help to keep the place clean. Yes, they can multiply quickly, but the population will be in proportion to their food source (don't over feed the fish.) Marisa cornuarietis, sometimes sold as Columbian Ramshorn or Giant Ramshorn (larger snail with a striped shell), is not at all desirable if you have plants. They will think your tank is their own personal salad bar. Can't help you with the hickies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Marisa cornuarietis, sometimes sold as Columbian Ramshorn or Giant Ramshorn (larger snail with a striped shell), is not at all desirable if you have plants. They will think your tank is their own personal salad bar. Yes, but they do have value if you do not have plants. I find that even with moderate feeding of my fish, a couple of Planorbis becomes thousands in no time....they clog the filter, increase the bioload substantially, and look like heck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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