katearei 103 Posted June 21, 2013 What in your opinions are the best kinds of snails to go in the tank with the goldfish? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orandatchi 210 Posted June 21, 2013 I like nerites, they're so pretty. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted June 21, 2013 Nerite snails! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherredcap 6,284 Posted June 21, 2013 Nerites are great because the soft parts of their bodies are more protected by their shells than other kinds. They are also more effective at eating algae. I have had a pink ramshorn, who was cute and short-lived and currently have a batch of purple and white apple snails. I put one white one in with my fish and he was immediately a snack for the fish. I will try again once the tank is planted and the snails are bigger. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellbell4ever 1,381 Posted June 21, 2013 I have had Nerite's and Mystery Snails and both have done well 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moucho+Moncho 402 Posted June 21, 2013 Nerites are probably the best out there! Just make sure (with every snail) you have a secure lid on your tank. That way they can't escape. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katearei 103 Posted June 21, 2013 Seems nerites are the winner (; I'd just have to wait until theyre big enough to not be a snack 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tithra 4,917 Posted June 21, 2013 nerites are definitely great for their algae eating, but I have to say I still find apple snails to be more fun to watch 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherredcap 6,284 Posted June 22, 2013 I think so too, Jess. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katearei 103 Posted June 22, 2013 Apple snails are the same as mystery snails, correct? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Embrace 19 Posted June 22, 2013 Apple snails are the same as mystery snails, correct? Yes they are the same. What snail eats more algae? Apple or Nerite? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherredcap 6,284 Posted June 22, 2013 Nerite. Although some people seem to have nerites that do a good job and others don't. My nerite eats a lot of algae from the sides of the tank. The apples (who are in their own bowl growing up) are just a blast to watch. We have purple and white ones and they sail up/down/around the container. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strings2Treasures 9 Posted June 22, 2013 Apple snails are the same as mystery snails, correct? Yes they are the same. What snail eats more algae? Apple or Nerite? From what I've read the Mystery snails get to heavy to keep plants in a planted tank clean, but the Nerite snails stay small and will keep the plants free of algae. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tithra 4,917 Posted June 22, 2013 Apple snails are the same as mystery snails, correct? Yes they are the same. What snail eats more algae? Apple or Nerite? From what I've read the Mystery snails get to heavy to keep plants in a planted tank clean, but the Nerite snails stay small and will keep the plants free of algae. Mystery/apple snails in my experience do a terrible job eating algae. I've owned 5 so far and have never seen them really put any sort of noticeable dent in algae. But they do all sorts of other cool things that make them worth having just for entertainment value Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted June 22, 2013 I think apple snails are cool because they get so BIG! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted June 22, 2013 I have 2 nerite snails and it surprises me how fast the are. They ride piggy back on each other all the time and will lay eggs but i believe in order for the eggs to be viable the need brackish water. Here they are playing chase. Lol! Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted June 22, 2013 My large Oranda ate the entire facial structure off of my mystery snail in one bite, so I can say that I haven't had luck keeping them. My nerites are full size and Clementine can't fit them in her mouth. She leaves them alone for the most part. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted June 22, 2013 ^ Oh dear, that would be traumatizing I think! My fish leave my snails completely alone...like they aren't even in the tank. However, they are nowhere near Clementine sized. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katearei 103 Posted June 22, 2013 I had mystery snail at one point and he didn't really do anything with the algae but they are fun to watch. I think what I need are nerites 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselPlower 2,123 Posted June 22, 2013 Big snails. My fish eat any of them that fit in their mouth l. Sometimes I wonder if they are part Oscar. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katearei 103 Posted June 22, 2013 My goldies have had snails before so they're not new to the concept they pretty much left my mystery snail alone 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janizary 0 Posted August 9, 2013 I've kept nerite snails with great success and large ramshorns without any trouble. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmoors 359 Posted August 10, 2013 Only snails I can get locally are ramshorn or mystery snails. I have two mystery snails atm and they are with my two red/white telescope goldies. They havnt eaten or tried eating them from what ive seen. But they do like to knock them off the glass and play soccer with them at times lol. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiehuggins 162 Posted August 10, 2013 With apple snails and my biggest goldie, I have to pre-order a large one from petco... spoiled children 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
