These are absolutely stunning. I'll do a search later but if any of you know of stores which sell both or either please pass on that info.
I really appreciate the help here guys so please keep those suggestions coming.
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These are absolutely stunning. I'll do a search later but if any of you know of stores which sell both or either please pass on that info.
I really appreciate the help here guys so please keep those suggestions coming.
Hi all,
I've got plenty of Planorbella duryi "Red" (Seminole Ramshorn Snail).
I like them, they do a great job of browsing off young BBA, but I only started with one.
The other problem is that they don't so very well in soft water, and all my larger ones are now white and extremely fragile shelled.
cheers Darrel
I've got plenty of Planorbella duryi "Red" (Seminole Ramshorn Snail).
I like them, they do a great job of browsing off young BBA, but I only started with one.
The other problem is that they don't so very well in soft water, and all my larger ones are now white and extremely fragile shelled.
cheers Darrel
Are they available for purchase?
Edvet
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Would a piece of cuttlebone hidden somewhere in the tank 1) influence the water 2) be able to provide the snails with some calcium?
Hi all,
The problem comes in the older shell whorls, where calcium carbonate isn't being actively laid down. There is an explanation here: <"Seeking advice........">.
Any snails from hard, or brackish (sea water is alkaline and calcium rich), water will die fairly quickly in soft water, as they've evolved in an environment where calcium and carbonates are always available. In Europe there have attempts to use changes in the assemblage of Fresh-water Mussels as an index of acidification (from "acid rain").
cheers Darrel
PM me your address and I'll post some. It will be £4 to cover postage. If you want any floaters etc. I can put them in the package as well.
Cuttlebone or Oyster Shell Grit will raise dGH and dKH and it is the dietary calcium that the snails need to build their shell, so it helps with shell formation at the mantle edge.
The problem comes in the older shell whorls, where calcium carbonate isn't being actively laid down. There is an explanation here: <"Seeking advice........">.
Any snails from hard, or brackish (sea water is alkaline and calcium rich), water will die fairly quickly in soft water, as they've evolved in an environment where calcium and carbonates are always available. In Europe there have attempts to use changes in the assemblage of Fresh-water Mussels as an index of acidification (from "acid rain").
cheers Darrel
Edvet
Member
Thx Darrel
