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Northernguy
09-17-2008, 01:52 AM
I was just wondering what snails eat plants?
I think they are kinda cool but don't want any if they eat plants.

Thanks all

Sounguru
09-17-2008, 03:54 AM
Apple snails....

There are a lot most you see except apples will not eat plants.

Mvjnz
09-17-2008, 05:02 AM
Apple snails will eat the light green plants with thin leaves, but they will stay clear of dark green with thick leaves. Hygrophila polysperma is a particular favourite among my snails, they prefer it over veggies.

Gemstone
09-17-2008, 06:12 AM
apple snails will only eat parts of your plant that are decaying...so in fact, they actually help keep them healthy..

Northernguy
09-17-2008, 10:25 PM
Thanks again all !

Sounguru
09-17-2008, 11:27 PM
apple snails will only eat parts of your plant that are decaying...so in fact, they actually help keep them healthy..

My plants must of had ranch dressing on them because he wiped the tank clean....:hmm3grin2orange:

Northernguy
09-18-2008, 01:30 AM
I just caught my mystery snail with a mouth full of hornwort moss so I poliely moved him to another section of the tank.I gave him a piece of baby carrot and he curled up around it and is devouring it.