Re: NANFA-L-- Detritivorous snail for Native Fish tank


Subject: Re: NANFA-L-- Detritivorous snail for Native Fish tank
Moontanman at aol.com
Date: Mon Oct 04 2004 - 16:01:56 CDT


In a message dated 10/4/04 4:43:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, JLW at dune.net
writes:

> Have you considered Narcissus Snails? They're very small, and you can
> probably get them from anyone with a planted aquarium. They're cone shaped,
>
> and live in the gravel. They're great detrivores, and won't bother plants.
> Plus, since they're in the gravel, they keep it stirred up and aerated. At
> night, they come out and eat algae from the sides. This is also the best
> time to collect them from a friend with a planted tank.
>
>
> Joshua

I've never heard of Narcissus Snails but they sound like another name for MTS
snails which are probably the best snails.

Moon

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: Fri Dec 31 2004 - 11:27:37 CST