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#2 johnarthur 11 years ago Very likely the mystery snail is not alive. He should be removed as soon as possible. To do a smell test, you don't have to get really close; the odor will be strong enough to detect from arm's length. Sometimes, mystery snails withdraw into their shell for a couple of days.
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For every additional snail, you should add 3 gallons more water. The water temperature should range between 64-82 degrees Fahrenheit (18-28 degrees Celsius), with the dH levels between 8-15. Also, add an air pump in the tank that pumps 24 hours a day to avoid a situation of oxygen depletion in the water.
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To breed your snail all you need to do is to lower the tank's water by 2 - 3 inches and leave the rest to your snail. Apple snails lay their eggs out of the water so you have to lower the water a few inches so they can lay their eggs. Depending on the room's temperature the eggs will hatch in about 2-3 weeks.
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If you're concerned that a floating snail is dead, gently lift it out of the water and sniff the shell. Smell The Snail's Shell When a snail dies, it decomposes very rapidly inside its shell, and that creates a stink that's akin to roadkill on a hot summer's day!
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The optimal water temperature for apple snails lays between 18 to 28ยฐC (65-82ยฐF). As with many cold-blooded animals, apple snails are more active at higher temperatures. At higher temperatures, they eat faster, creep faster and they grow faster. Also higher temperatures mainly induce the reproduction of the apple snail.
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Mystery snails, also known as apple snails, can pose challenges when trying to determine if they are ill or deceased. Factors like sleep, cold, hibernation, water quality, and illness can make them appear inactive. To identify a dead snail, look for a bad odor, smaller size, and shell changes.
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#1 Did a through tank clean today and found all 6 of my apple snails both gold and brown striped were dead, Some were just empty shells but a couple were still smelling with dead snails inside. They were 2-3 cm diameter so not vulnerable babies.
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To find out if your snail is dead or alive, you should look out for some tell-tale signs. How to Tell If a Snail Is Dead When a living organism dies, its body starts to decay, releasing a lot of ammonia. A snail's body usually decays and decomposes more quickly than other animals and causes an ammonia spike in your tank.
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Is my apple snail dead? By Lisa, 7 years ago on Freshwater Invertebrates 1,491 Been sitting at the bottom for about 2 days, door is open. Doesn't smell. Looks to me like part of her body may be missing but maybe its just tucked up further? I'm not sure. filters heaters snails answer #2 Carley 7 years ago They can sit like that for days.
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Ampullariidae, whose members are commonly known as apple snails, is a family of large freshwater snails that includes the mystery snail species. [4] They are aquatic gastropod mollusks with a gill and an operculum.
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The apple snail ( Pomacea bridgesii) is a curious invertebrate with a reputation that precedes it. You can find these creatures at most local pet stores, where they're usually sold young and small. But don't let that initial size fool you. This snail species gets pretty big.
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When a snail has passed, the aquarium snail's body will shrink, making the shell look dull. Also, the snail will no longer hold on to its shell, which means that the snail could fall out of it. All these signs are indicators the water snail sadly has passed away. 3. Carefully pull on the trapdoor of a snail.
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A dead snail will have a strong pungent odor because it decomposes quickly and produces a ton of ammonia. If your snail does not smell like anything, it's most likely not dead.
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Remove the snail from hot water and see if it becomes active. Give the snail a gentle shake. If it falls out, it's dead. Hold the shell close to a source of light. You will see through the shell if you hold it close enough to a bulb, as well as the body of the snail. If the snail looks shriveled, it has died.
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What Are Apple Snails? Apple snails are one of the most common snails available for aquariums. They are commonly mistaken for mystery snails because the two are almost identical in shape and color. However, apple snails can grow to six inches in diameter versus the mystery snails' two inches.