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J3nnifar

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Snail ID
« on: October 30, 2014, 08:15:54 pm »
Hello,

What kind of snail is this I have no idea he snuck in with my Betta
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    Re: Snail ID
    « Reply #1 on: October 30, 2014, 08:27:31 pm »
    Looks like a Nerite snail of some sort. If so, it's a great freebie - they normally cost a couple of quid. Will eat algae and can't reproduce in fresh water :)


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    « Reply #2 on: October 30, 2014, 08:32:21 pm »
    Ooh that's brilliant! As the tank is new do you think he'll have enough to eat? Or shall I grab some wafers? Many thanks!
    « Last Edit: October 30, 2014, 08:34:27 pm by J3nnifar »
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    Re: Snail ID
    « Reply #3 on: October 30, 2014, 08:41:08 pm »
    Zebra Nerite,great cleaners! Yes I would get some algae wafers for it.
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    Re: Snail ID
    « Reply #4 on: October 30, 2014, 09:56:40 pm »
    I will do thank you! :)
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    Re: Snail ID
    « Reply #5 on: October 30, 2014, 09:58:33 pm »
    How often would I feed him the wafers? Only him and the betta in the tank
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    Re: Snail ID
    « Reply #6 on: October 31, 2014, 09:14:25 am »
    Half a wafer per week.
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    « Reply #7 on: October 31, 2014, 01:35:03 pm »
    Many thanks!:)
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