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	Apple Snails question
El Tiburon Tailandes Hobbyist Posts: 132 Kudos: 54 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-Jan-2007	There are five apple snails in the tank, theyve been in there for about 2 months at least, yet I havent even seen eggs layed anywhere. Theyre supposed to be a plague and a tough one at that. Kinda surprised my guys/gals arent laying eggs (reproducing) at all. Should I be this surprised or whats up? ETT.
Posted 01-Apr-2007 01:33
Doedogg Banned Posts: 408 Kudos: 737 Votes: 445 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Maybe you have all the same sex? I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. ~ Mae West
Posted 01-Apr-2007 02:33
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Here is a site that will tell you all you could want to know about this critter: http://www.applesnail.net/ As Doe suggests, you have one of a pair and need to get one of the other gender (get it a mate). Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 01-Apr-2007 05:47
mughal113 Big Fish Posts: 343 Kudos: 160 Votes: 64 Registered: 16-Jun-2006	Edited by mughal113 Hi, I used to have a pair of apple snails that would never breed. The pH was a little less than 7. I was advised to raise the pH slowly to 7.5 which I did by adding small amounts of NaHCO3 (baking soda). Right after one week, there was the first clutch of eggs. Plus, the water level should be six (at least 4) inches below the tank height as these snails lay eggs above the waterline. -Mughal
Posted 01-Apr-2007 08:30
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Edited by jasonpisani Apple Snails need a high pH & some space above the water level. They are not prolific breeders, but when they breed & lay eggs, you'll have about 100/150 tiny Apple Snails. After they lay eggs, they take about 3/4 weeks to hatch. The eggs are very visible & they look like a bunch of grapes, attached to the aquarium glass. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 01-Apr-2007 09:34
Inkling Fish Addict Posts: 689 Kudos: 498 Votes: 11 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	Another factor could be your tank size. If you have them in a small tank, the snails that arn't laying the eggs (the males or non-breeding snails) could be finding them and eating them before you see them. Inky
Posted 01-Apr-2007 19:25
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	The snails will not eat the eggs, as they are layed outside the water. If they lay eggs, you'll see them for sure. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 01-Apr-2007 21:38
El Tiburon Tailandes Hobbyist Posts: 132 Kudos: 54 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-Jan-2007	The strange part is there are 5 of em so you would think there would be some males/females. I think the PH is slightly under 7, Ill have to check.
Posted 03-Apr-2007 02:43


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