It’s shaped like a cone and gradually thins out the further back it goes. Their shell has a lot of texture with ridges as well. In fact, the main item on the menu for Assassin Snails is other snails. This aquarium snail is a bit interesting because it’s carnivorous. When they’re not hungry they are far less likely to go after the plants in your tank (not exactly rocket science). To keep their appetite under control a lot of aquarists like to feed them standard plant-based fish food. If you’re an avid aquascaper this isn’t a good snail for you. This means if you want to pair them with plants that aren’t very durable you’ll need to make a choice between the two. Other snails on our list are more passive and choose to nibble on the biofilm that grows on each plant, but the Apple Snail will go after the plant itself. The one thing you need to keep an eye on with these snails is how aggressively they eat plant life. They’re great algae-eaters and will spend most of their time scavenging and avoiding other animals in your aquarium. The Apple Snail is a very simple and reliable species that anyone can take care of.
That will keep their soft underside safe from scratches and infection. These snails do well in planted tanks with a sandy substrate. Our favorite is probably the tiger variety.
Most of the colors are either yellow and/or brown, but there are a bunch of different options that you’ll see in their patterns. There are a number of very intricate and beautiful designs that you’ll find on their shells that are simply mesmerizing to look at. Our favorite thing about this snail is their shell patterns. Dropsy In Fish: Your Guide To Symptoms & Treatment.Why Is My Goldfish Turning White? All Possible Causes.Why Your Betta Fish Is Laying At The Bottom Of The Tank.
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