28 Posts . Given the choice I think assassins go for the easier targets like ramshorns, pond/common and MTS first. Problem I found was not the things eating my nerites, it was they bred - a lot. Assassin snails are a carnivorous species, so their diet doesn’t include any vegetation. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Thank you all your help is appreciated. There can be several reasons for that: Too much other food. But it also means your tank needs to produce enough algae to support the snail Only add 1 snail per 5 gallons to make sure there is enough algae for them to eat. They even eat dead fish. I figured they were hiding out but did a deep clean of all the decorations and vac of the gravel and all the shrimp and Mr. Nerite were gone. Yes. I dumped 50-60 on my LFS once my pond snail problem was gone. With other snails like mature Mystery Snails, Japanese Trapdoor Snails, Nerite Snails, Rabbit Snails, Gold Inca Snails and Ivory Snails, if prey is larger than predator, then prey is generally safe. Re: Do assassin snails eat nerita snails? Maintain a healthy diet for your collection of snails, and you shouldn’t experience any issues of the sort. Snails of this type include mystery snails, apple snails, and nerites. I know mystery snails eat vegetables, so do they eat the same things? One to eat the undesired vegitation the other to eat the left over proteins and neither to reproduce prolifically. But nerites are annoying to eat since they have a little operculum that protects them, however assassin, when out of food and hungry. how big do assassin snails get and do they breed in a tropical aquarium? With the amount of Assassins I have now, I assumed they had plenty to eat. They're relatively new on the aquarium market and I haven't heard many reports of whether or not they are effective for snail control. 3. I was wondering if anybody had information about exactly what snails assassin snails eat or tend to leave alone? I would love to put some in my 55 gallon, but I have 6 assassin snails in there taking I never have to clean it. Snails are very sensitive to copper, so watch out for copper if you use tap water in your tank. I would love to put some in my 55 gallon, but I have 6 assassin snails in there taking The assassin snail is another popular freshwater aquarium snail. The eggs of a Nerite snail appear as small white ovals and resemble sesame seeds in looks. 3 years ago. It does well in deep aquariums with standard lighting. I had a ton of pond snails a few months after setting up a 10 gallon tank. I've read mixed reports of assassins mixing with nerites. Assassins will definitely eat Nerites. They clean those plants off. Nerite Snails. Olive Nerite . Or are there other better ways to get rid of algae? so this is a great tank mate to add to help keep your tank clean. I’ve personally bought some assassin snails when I was experiencing loads of “pest” snails, and they work wonders. As you may know, all types of snails eat mostly algae, meaning that if the algae numbers in your tank deplete, your beloved snails will starve. We're also here to help you if you need advice. Freshwater seas, similar to their cousin sea snails, are grazers. Nerite snails do not tolerate water with high nitrate levels. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. We put that in that tank, wait a couple of days and let the snails do their job, and they do it very very well! reportebly yes they do , but once all the pest snails are gone , you have to feed them some other form of meat. Snails, like Zebra Nerite and Mystery Snails are prolific algae eaters, they will diligently eat it along with excess waste. Assassins will definitely eat Nerites. assassin snails and nerites How to make (DIY) aquarium snail trap, common aquarium snails and how to get rid of aquarium snails: 15 Likes: 15 Dislikes: 2,769 views views: 9.2K followers: Pets & Animals: Upload TimePublished on 7 Apr 2017 Betta are a mixed bag in terms of whether they can be kept with nerite snails or not. Is there an alternative to assassin snails? Wild betta fish, for example, will enthusiastically make a meal of a wild zebra snail. Who can eat Black beard algae: Amano shrimp. Well, after reading a bit, I believe it's the green carpet algae. Flip Aquatics “I really do believe assassin snails will eat shrimp. And they seem to find food no matter where it may be. Thank you guys for your help. The subreddit for anything related to aquariums! By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Th… Well, I have spent countless hours searching for any information about it. Nerite snails will definitely not eat other snails. I read that assassin snail could help a lot to control the population of pond snails. bettas filters heaters quarantine snails. Lots more Assassins tho. I suppose assassins would eat shrimp if they could catch them, but generally they probably can’t. - Duration: 12:30. Other species like Malaysian Trumpet Snails as well as … They’ll ignore any plants in the tank; you don’t need to worry about these snails damaging them. Does anybody know if they will eat nerita snails? Re: Do assassin snails eat nerita snails? I'm assuming they are as nerite's are much larger but unsure.?? answer #2. I read that assassin snail could help a lot to control the population of pond snails. Therefore, if you see that your Assassin snails thrive and breed it is a sure sign. I think it is extremely rare and I think it is like a great white eat a person… so if they get a taste for shrimp and they like the shrimp, they are going to continue to chase after the shrimp in and try to eat them”. so this is a great tank mate to add to help keep your tank clean. x.x; They were Nerites and young apple snails, which I heard assassins didn't go for, or couldn't bother. Unless they are out of food, and then, yes they will. What's new. Make sure you don’t invest in a group of assassin snails with the intention of removing all of the built-up algae in your tank – this just won’t work! 12:30. Does anyone have any experience with Assassin Snails eating Nerite eggs? They will happily eat detritus, bacteria, and algae that that naturally forms on the substrate and rocks. I've never kept the assassins, though. Freshwater seas, similar to their cousin sea snails, are grazers. Could I put one or two of my nerites in there for a day? 1 0. noselessman. Nerite Snails f eed either clustered in groups or on their own. The eggs of a Nerite snail appear as small white ovals and resemble sesame seeds in looks. That may be why it grew back so fast overnight! Search forums. Well, our original 4 are now well over 100. Call us now: 0741 4202103. I live this site and it's variety of people. You're probably better off identifying your algae and figuring out the underlying problem. Assassin snails are carnivores, so they won’t eat any vegetables or plants in your tank. They clean those plants off. Still, zebra nerite snails are not an especially aggressive subspecies of snail when in the wild, nor when in captivity. :( So, I guess that was my main problem now. Solution: Feed them less. The plants will eventually come back. These species are referred to as “assassin snails” for a reason. Whatever you do, though, do not introduce your assassin snails into a tank where you’ve been breeding other species of fish. These creatures prefer to live in freshwater environments and are especially sensitive to the quality of water in which they live, making them a little more high maintenance than other species. (the kind of snails you get 'free' with live plants.) Other methods to control a snail population are introducing assassin snails to your tank, adding fish that eat snails or making an effort to remove any snails you see by hand. Menu. Now a lot of people get snails because they want them to eat algae, so how do they do well, our Mystery Snail tank is the breeding tank, that is a tank where we will put in lots of plants or decorations, that have been covered in algae. Would it be safe to do another very small water change today so I can go in and scrape out all the algae? Generally, there are just small patches here and there of the algae that will come in by the end of the week. Discussion Starter • #1 • Aug 16, 2013. 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