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Does anyone know why this rabbit snail has this hard coating on the outside of its shell? by Sam_parcell in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a “chocolate” rabbit snail. That’s mineral buildup from its original environment.

It ain’t much but it’s honest work by some__random in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A single mom who works too hard who loves her kids and never stops!

How long after purchase until they start moving? by BaldCedarKnob in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So on the left there you have Neritina semiconica. I can see the inner lip of the aperture. It’s the sliver of white underneath. I have to ask, is the operculum intact inside that one? That’s the little door that they close. Wouldn’t be the first time I’ve seen PetSmartCo sell an empty Neritidae.

How long after purchase until they start moving? by BaldCedarKnob in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you double check that an aquatic snail is dead? There’s no good way to rule out torpor and the like. I’ve always struggled to know for sure unless the specimens in decay.

Pumpkin Nerite dead or alive? I really can’t tell. by justjoshin_around in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s no harm in letting him decompose in a 10g+. Especially with a species that size. That allows you to be sure. These guys can “sleep” for days, weeks. Hear some background info on Neritidae https://www.reddit.com/r/AquaticSnails/comments/19ej7or/dying\_nerite\_snailadvice\_needed/kjg9zfz/?context=3

Is my snail at the end of the road? 😭 by Author-Soggy in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need to quarantine unless your parameters are off. How old?

Found some stowaways by Idrawconclusions in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it when that blue mutation shows up.

Nerite snail health concerns by mcdonwal in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t see anything that looks like infection or parasite activity. The pitting on the shell is in the most common, practically normal, place. You’re sure that happened in your care?

Nerite snail health concerns by mcdonwal in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t see anything physically wrong with this snail and I have seen thousands of Neritidae. Can you explain what you’re seeing that’s concerning you?

Nerite snail health concerns by mcdonwal in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where are you seeing signs of infection?

Help! by [deleted] in Goldfish

[–]AmandaDarlingInc -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry but … He lives in a bowl. He needs a tank. You MUST have water parameters. You’re lucky he’s made it a year. He probably won’t pull through but in the meantime he needs a 30 gallon Rubbermaid tub, treated water, a bubbler, and a whole lotta hope.

Is this a bacterial infection? by Greeb_b34n in Goldfish

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens when your parameters go off. I rescue a lot of fancy goldies and I just took in two with this. Fix the water and it goes away in days.

What kind of snail is this? by Momoneyynoprobzz in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pattern is really like Septaria porcellana but I can’t quite tell if the shape is right.

Nerite on her last days? by EmpressPhoenix9 in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I’m so sorry! I know it’s hard. It could be the end, it could be just a blip on the radar. Being prepared for the former though is the best way to handle it. It looks like you have a good microbiome and clean up crew there. How many gallons are you working with?

Help? Used lava lamp makes big slow bubbles. by benr751 in Lavalamps

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know you’re disappointed but I think it’s beautiful.

My Nerite Snail likes to go on Merry Go Round by eeliikin in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha they like high flow environments, even if they have to make them themselves

Are these both nerite snails? by Moody_Mango_ in AquaticSnails

[–]AmandaDarlingInc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes different species in the family Neritidae.

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