TF1 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 How long should I leave inactive snails after they've been introduced? Crabs did well- snails appear all dead....it's been close to 24 hours. Ph 7.8 Salt 1.025 Amm 0 Nit 0 Nitrate O-5 On a side note the crabs aren't eating the snails yet.... Thanks in advance Tf Link to comment
PwnMe Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 My snails didn't move for longer than that and then they all just started wandering. I never removed my dead snails because the hermits quickly ate them when they were for real dead. I know this doesn't help, but if the crabs eat them... you never really gotta take them out. Link to comment
TF1 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Thanks - I hope they make it. I know two are likely dead because they appear to be margarita snails.... Which I believe can only live in a colder reef environment. I was to busy looking at corals when they were being bagged... Link to comment
drunkenmonk21 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Are they closed up or hanging out of thier shells? if they are closed up they should be fine. If they are hanging out of thier shells not moving then I would think they are dead. Btw, I have had a Margarita in my tank for 8 months with a constant temp of 79. he does just fine. Link to comment
TF1 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Three of the 8 are alive. I took out four of them for a good whiff with no noticeable smell which is a good sign. Cheers Link to comment
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