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Post by coco on Jul 8, 2016 9:01:47 GMT -5
I have 4 Nerite snails in my 10 gallon quarantine tank. They keep the glass spotless. I never have to clean it. I would love to put some in my 55 gallon, but I have 6 assassin snails in there taking care of those pesky pond snails. Now, I have read mixed info on combining assassins and Nerites. Some people state they keep both without issue. Some have told stories of assassins ganging up on the nerites and taking them down. I spotted a huge tiger nerite a few weeks ago at Petco. It must have been close to an inch across. I have no idea if it's still there. But, I would think a snail that big would be too large for a assassin to take down? Wouldn't that trap door of theirs keep them safe from predators? Anyone have any experience with the two together? I would feel guilty if a Nerite got assassinated.  |
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Post by parker002 on Jul 8, 2016 9:02:56 GMT -5
In my experience, Assassin Snails will eat just about everything, including each other (if they're hungry enough).
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Post by coco on Jul 8, 2016 9:08:45 GMT -5
In my experience, Assassin Snails will eat just about everything, including each other (if they're hungry enough).  |
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Post by Carl on Jul 8, 2016 9:40:53 GMT -5
I have never mixed them.
I know you do not want to assassinate the nirite snail, but maybe this is a worth while experiment for others to learn from?
Carl
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Post by coco on Jul 8, 2016 9:56:13 GMT -5
Ok. If that big tiger is still there, or one of similar size, I will try.
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Post by mmfed01 on Jul 9, 2016 8:31:56 GMT -5
Never mix them with any other type of snail. They move in packs.....
Mike
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Post by coco on Jul 9, 2016 9:06:36 GMT -5
Never mix them with any other type of snail. They move in packs..... Mike Really? I have never seen my assassins do that. Bummer. I love how clean they keep my quarantine tank. |
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Post by mmfed01 on Jul 9, 2016 9:15:52 GMT -5
Mine lived up to their name.....I actually moved other snails to different tanks to be humane. Goldfish however will eventually kill off assassin snails in my experience....
Mike
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Post by coco on Jul 9, 2016 9:35:36 GMT -5
I don't have any goldfish. So, your assassins have taken out large snails before? |
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Post by mmfed01 on Jul 9, 2016 9:43:46 GMT -5
Yep....Trapdoor snails. They pester everything. I moved the traps out..
Mike
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