snails

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by scottf, Mar 24, 2010.

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  1. scottf

    scottf Astrea Snail

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    i live in nh and was wondering if its possible to use snails from up here in my saltwater tank..(assuming i acclimate them properly)
     
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  3. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    if they are saltwater snails...i would put them in qt for a long time first just to make sure they arent carrying nastys on them though,parasites or toxins ect
     
  4. scottf

    scottf Astrea Snail

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    how long would you recomend qt for?
     
  5. stonewilled

    stonewilled Feather Duster

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    I'd figure out what kind of snails they are too.. Some snails can be harmful!
     
  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I would say no because your waters are so much colder than tropical water.