Does anyone actually use algae waffers for the purposes of feeding snails? Does it work? Im just wondering if my tangs would get to it first
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I’m addition to checking whether the snail is from temperate not tropical waters, also check your magnesium. High mag can cause snails to slow right down.
I second checking your magnesium levels if you are supplementing that element. Especially if feeding algae does not work.
What is the Mg number that is considered too high for snails?Check your Magnesium if it's to high your snails will die !!!
What is the Mg number that is considered too high for snails?
what's your mag?
I've never had high Mg levels bother snails, even when I took it to 6x the Ca level. I agree with those who say your tank is too clean for them to survive at this point, and with those who pointed out that they are the wrong species of snail for tropical temperatures.
Give your tank time to mature before adding snails back to the display. A few small hermit crabs will probably survive fine in a clean tank if you're feeding enough.
When you're ready for snails in the display (i.e., you have some natural alga growing on the glass and rockwork), find some trochus snails. They are long-lived and very hardy. A couple Nassarius snails can also be good for helping to keep the sand bed loose and clean. Just be sure there is food for them.
I had always scraped away the algae on the glass but I suppose i should leave it be, maybe cleaning the front only will be best.
Could you recommend a good crab for this stage of my aquarium?
Just wanted to update for anyone looking back on it for advice.
Problem wasn't high magnesium for me, I got a test kit and my MG was at 900-1000ppm so i was wayyy under.
It was most likely food related issues. I added nori and moved them into the refugium where there was plenty of food. I move them up as needed.
I've had difficulty keeping snails as well.
How're yours doing now?
Tony