Wanted: Assassin Snails

[roxcarr]

I could really use an assassin snail or 2. Please let me know if you have any for sale. I called fish gallery and city pets. They didn't have any. I've got a problem I need to take care of soon! -Roxanne (281)415-4390

[mnemenoi]

We are located up in Spring, but your more then welcome to some if you don't mind the drive... We will also be going to next weekends fish meeting on the southside if you will be there and don't mind waiting

[Airjammer]

I have some ....I'm on the eastside. $1 ea. My # 832-494-0465.I think Armthehomeless has some also. He's closer to you.

[roxcarr]

Thanks for your response. I'm not going to have time to go to Spring, but I want to find out more about this meeting.

[mnemenoi]

Look under Greater Houston Aquarium Club heading under Southeast Texas Aquarist Clubs. There are two threads and they merge for the monthly meeting. It will begin as a tank tour and end with a meeting.

[thuthinh]

I could use some too. I am in NW Willowbrook area.

[roxcarr]

I never heard back from armthehomeless, but Fish Ranch has some, although the guy I talked to there seemed to think loaches or copper were better ideas. I'm afraid that if copper will kill the snails, it will kill my fish. I'm also afraid another fish or 2 might tip my bioload (is that a word?) Maybe I can take a couple of fish out and temporarily put them in another tank. I HATE catching fish! Then I would have to catch the loaches and relocate them. Loaches are ridiculously hard to catch. Back to the snails...unless some one has a better idea real quick.

[MURRAY]

Houston Aquarium Has them in Stock.m How many do you want

[mnemenoi]

I never heard back from armthehomeless, but Fish Ranch has some, although the guy I talked to there seemed to think loaches or copper were better ideas. I'm afraid that if copper will kill the snails, it will kill my fish. I'm also afraid another fish or 2 might tip my bioload (is that a word?) Maybe I can take a couple of fish out and temporarily put them in another tank. I HATE catching fish! Then I would have to catch the loaches and relocate them. Loaches are ridiculously hard to catch. Back to the snails...unless some one has a better idea real quick.

Assassin snails are certainly what you need. Loaches can eat them, but present more complications unless the tank fits just their needs. They usually leave a few as well, same issue with puffers. Copper is rough on everything in the tank and can certainly cause lasting issues with your other livestock. All you need are a pair and they are terrifically easy to keep, they'll kill all your MTS, ramshorn, and pond snails in fairly short order. They will devour the young ones and generally leave the larger adults alone, but they will never be able to have young ones in the tank again and eventually they'll die or dissappear. And yes indeed, Bioload is actually the proper word for what your referring to.

[roxcarr]

Thank You!

[roxcarr]

Houston Aquarium Has them in Stock.m How many do you want

Where is Houston Aquarium World? How much are they? I want as few as it takes to do the job - 2 or 3, maybe?

[armthehomeless]

Houston Aquarium Warehouse is on 59S just outside the Beltway -- not too far from you. I suggest you go there, they are good people. PM sent.

[Chef]

I've got tons of assassins....let me know how many you want. $1.00 each. Proceeds will be donated back to the box

[rmalford]

I could really use an assassin snail or 2. Please let me know if you have any for sale. I called fish gallery and city pets. They didn't have any. I've got a problem I need to take care of soon! -Roxanne (281)415-4390

What kind of problem are you facing? If they aren't MTS I could use them for puffer food.