Do snails need an aquarium cover/hood?

[xximanoobxx]

I'm just wondering because my hood thing is elevated because of heat problems from the spiral CFC... So is it ok if i get an apple snail? Would they escape and stuff?

[cocoa_pleco]

i had a huge softball sized african snail 5 years agp in a hoodless tank with no issues. if youre worried, get eggcrate and use it as a hood

[xximanoobxx]

I'm not really worried so yeah...
Thanks a lot!!!

[Sounguru]

I have heard of Nerites taking a walk but not apple snails.. I know my MTS and Ponds have never gone on a walkabout.

[Ty13]

I had a couple snails about a year ago in a 2.5g that both crawled out and died because the couldn't find they're way back in. I found one at the doorway to my bedroom and the other under my bed (tank was on the floor).

[Mvjnz]

Yep, they tend to crawl out occasionally..

[xximanoobxx]

Oh, so it's a no no then???
Where can i get eggcrates???

[cocoa_pleco]

Oh, so it's a no no then???
Where can i get eggcrates???

home depot

[xximanoobxx]

alright thanks!
Are they cheap? lol

[cocoa_pleco]

alright thanks!
Are they cheap? lol

yep, fairly cheap

[xximanoobxx]

yep, fairly cheap

Alright then thanks, I'll prolly pick one up next friday after school....

[Tolley]

Yes applesnails could escape as they lay their eggs above the water therefore climbing out.

[troy]

Apple snails are illegal in California, so you shouldn't be getting any.

[xximanoobxx]

Mystery snails* LoL....
That's what i meant...
IDK why i call mystery snails apple snails... But yeah
I'm talking about mystery snails...