Snails have two main forms of reproduction: they either lay eggs or carry their eggs internally. Additionally, the fact that snails are consuming waste means they are well fed and more likely to reproduce. It’s true that snails consume waste, but they also create it, and if you have too many snails, it will tip the balance of your water parameters and endanger your fish. They turn into snails: Yes, snail eggs and snails are a blessing and a curse.And when you have an infestation of snail eggs, you will eventually end up with an infestation of snails. Infestation: It’s very difficult to control the population growth of snail eggs, especially since you might not even see them.Disadvantages of Aquarium Snail Eggs (and snails!) And aesthetically, some snails are really cool looking. Some snails ( Assassin Snails) actually kill other snails, helping to keep prolific snail populations in check. They turn into snails: Although it’s necessary to control their population, snails do act as tank cleaners, ridding your tank of plant and food detritus, fish waste, and algae.Word of caution: Be certain that these fish will not be a threat to the other fish in your aquarium, and that your tank is large enough to handle these fish, some of which get very large. Fish food: Some fish, like certain species of loaches, catfish, gouramis, and even goldfish will feast on snail eggs.They’re easy to miss, especially if they are on the underside of a piece of driftwood or camouflaged on a rock.īenefits of Aquarium Snail Eggs (and snails!) But at 1/75 inch (.034 cm) per egg, you might not have even noticed their presence until the eggs hatched.Įven a whole clutch, which is basically a cluster of eggs in a gelatinous sac, is only about 1/4 inch (.64 cm). And a clutch of snail eggs rode in on the plant.
Or perhaps you introduced a new plant (or decoration) into your aquarium without quarantining it for the customary 14 days. Perhaps you had a few snails that you deliberately introduced into your tank and before you knew it, you had eggs. Additionally, the ways that they enter your home aquarium are also varied. Snail eggs and the ways in which snails either lay or carry them vary by species. Advertisements Category Rating Care Level: Very Easy Temperament: Peaceful Color: Clear Lifespan: 2-5 weeks depending on species Size: 1/75 inch (.034 cm) Family: Planorbidae, Buccinidae, Ampullariidae, and more Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons Tank Set-Up: Freshwater with plants Compatibility: Serve as food for some species
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