Mystery Snail vs Nerite Snail Showdown: Which One is Better?

Hello Everyone,
In this video we compare mystery snails vs nerite snails and talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each. Which snail comes out on top?
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[@amingus09]

@LeeLee The pea puffer would chew through the shell, however might eat the eggs

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

I want to build an algae eating tank out a cycled 10g. Thinking cherry shrimp and some snail. Mystery or ramshorn?

[@amingus09]

mysterys and amanos with some short nose algae shrimp

[@briansonny3415]

I guess it is kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to stream new tv shows online ?

[@amirizaiah7179]

@Brian Sonny i watch on flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@American-Jello]

My nerite snail went missing, and we couldn't find him. We looked on the floor and all around but never found him, so we assumed he must be hiding in the tank somewhere. THREE WEEKS LATER, when we moved the table the tank had been sitting on, we found him. Turns out, he had fallen into the crack between the wall and the carpet which is why we didn't see him. He was completely dry, but I saw that his foot was intact and closed, so I figured it couldn't hurt to put him in a cup of water and see if there was any chance he was alive. After about an hour, I noticed his foot moved! I thought it may just be because it was rehydration, and not actually moving, so I waited. Another hour passed, and his foot moved more! Another hour, and I saw his little face and an antenna poking out! He lived! I couldn't believe it! 3 weeks on a carpet! Incredible! So anyway, it's been 4 months since then, and he is alive and well. We've decided to call him Lazarus. It fits, ya know? 😂

[@notNajimi]

what a legend

[@lmujij]

I have two ten gallon tanks on a metal rack; one on the top and one on the middle. I have an itty bitty nerite on the top one, and one day I somehow found him on the lid of the bottom one?? The rack doesn't touch the wall, the cords don't touch the tanks, so I have zero clue how he got there. My lights are maybe two inches above the lid so I thought he'd scorched himself, but I put him back in the tank just in case and sure enough he came out a little bit after and went back to crawling around as if nothing had happened. They're crazy xD Love them

[@Apaxetic]

I just saw another story on another video where someones mystery snail went missing and they found it weeks later on their daughters crayons box and decided to name it laz, short for Lazarus lol

[@American-Jello]

@@Apaxetic That's awesome hahaha

[@ashleytaylor205]

That is INCREDIBLE!!! The name totally fits haha

[@Ponera86]

Nerite snails not only do their job but they don't specialize in dying. They are awesome.

[@johnhancock2667]

I have left Mystery Snails in tanks I treated with Meds almost guaranteed to kill them. Never lost one.

[@worldwidepolls7464]

Im suprised Ive had my nerite for over a year

[@jaipex]

Can confirm. My mystery snail kept getting his face stuck in the filter whereas my Nerite intuitively avoided it.

[@stukablyat7136]

I just ordered ten mystery snails, who were in transit in a closed bag for around fourteen days. didn't lose a single one :)

[@johnbessemer3777]

@@stukablyat7136 I've lost way more nerites, than mystery snails. Nerites not only leave the water. They tend to stay out. If I didn't remove the lid, and manually put them back in the water, they would stay out until dead.

[@izzywolflover]

My two mystery snails "Gotta go!" My two Nerites "I like this spot. Think I'll stay here for a few days"

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Too funny!

[@gavinbkr10]

That’s funny to me also, one of my mystery snails likes to stay in one spot for long periods while the other moves around a bunch.

[@jeffluke5961]

Nerites are more thorough cleaners, whereas mystery snails will move around more and hit more areas of the tank cleaning a bit here and there. I like to mix and match...i find that Nerites and mysteries work well as a team.

[@juli8vdberg562]

I just did the same as a beginner.. Two nerites and two mystery snails in my 60L tank

[@paigek9923]

I have 3 Nerite snails and 1 mystery in my 10 gallon and they do an awesome job

[@dawnneill7770]

@@paigek9923 I like this idea. I have a 10 gallon that I have been growing an algae farm. My Betta loves the privacy but I think it’s time to get a couple if snails in.

[@evergray]

This is the answer. Embrace the power of and!

[@roxxi3089]

@@juli8vdberg562 will it be alright to have 1 mystery and 1 nerite in a 10 gallon with a betta?

[@Armund_Wolffe]

6:53 Ramshorn: Day 67, i don't think they've discovered I'm a spy yet

[@TheeExecrationist]

Nerite snail eggs= Fabulous aquarium glitter

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Too funny! :-)

[@LindenEdwards]

True. Only if you have female nerites. 👍

[@unbeaked_duck6816]

Mystery snails are the best

[@paigek9923]

I have 3 nerite snails and 1 mystery snail. I know for sure that at least 2 of my nerites are female because I had one in a separate tank for a little bit to clean it up a little bit and it got eggs everywhere and I had 2 in my other tank and there were eggs in there too now they’re all in the same tank

[@jawjagrrl]

I would think they would be a tasty treat for fish and shrimp too? I've got three nerites and no eggs in 5 weeks... perhaps I have all boys.

[@deeo2417]

Nerrites have cooler shells, but mystery snails are bigger and way more active IMO

[@renewillard777]

Have you seen high grade magenta or purple mysterys?! Eye Gems of the fresh water world.

[@burberrycurry7517]

Nerite snail eat mores algaes

[@thedanceshack16]

My nertites are super active

[@remhk6672]

Mystery snails have more personality too.

[@sisukalat9415]

I love both nerite’s and mystery’s! My nerites have been better at algae eating, as my mystery is in a guppy tank that gets a LOT of food. He’d rather eat fallen flakes than any algae on the glass. That being said, he’s so much more active, almost to the point of being playful. I love him to bits.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad I'm not the only one that likes watching mystery snails. :-)

[@re-upb4now920]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics both are lovely.

[@marytwinflamessoulfamunite7102]

How many Nerites and Mystery Snails do you recommend for a 20 or 29 Gallon breeding guppy tank? And in a5-10 Gallon Betta Tank? The tanks will be planted.

[@cosmoplakat9549]

My nerite snail has found the shrimp food dish and makes several trips there per week to snack!

[@koletromp6194]

Mystery snail gets about 1.5 inches and live 1.5 ish years. My snail who’s 3 years old and pushing 4inches “is that a challenge?”

[@renewillard777]

You own a Apple snail.

[@jw7310]

yeah i think thats an apple snail

[@theone-eyedanimeking4824]

Mine even laid eggs and now I own an ARMY

[@emptyhanded79]

I had two Nerite snails who recently passed. They were both over 3 years old. The last few months of their lives their shells were very tattered, but after learning their life expectancy, it was probably due to aging. They were great at cleaning algae. Now that they’re gone, I realize just how much work they really did. 😢

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's a long time for a nerite snail!

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I never thought it would be so hard to figure out what kind of snail I wanted 🤣 I ended up going with nerite snails because, for now, I only have smaller tanks and I figured I would run out of room quickly with mystery snails. I was like Joanna at first, I like snails,but I just wasn't ready to become a snail farmer 😁 But I'm learning how each inhabitant of my little ecosystem has a purpose in a planted tank. As far as the actual snails go though... Mystery snails are so beautiful and a lot more interesting as far as their personalities go. My 12 year old grandson loves snails.. he went out and caught yard snails and some snails out of a pond a couple of months ago.I told him if he takes good care of them,I will set him up a snail tank. I figured it would be a perfect way for him to learn and enjoy our hobby. When I finally get all the fish moved around where they're going, I'm going to surprise him and give him one of these little tanks I have. Maybe, I can figure out a way to get some from you 😁🐌🐟🌿🌱

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Cool! The nerites will be good for your tanks. :-)

[@jawjagrrl]

I went with nerites because they are in betta tanks - their antennae are fine and harder to see, making them less likely to be a target for a betta that confuses them for a worm. :)

[@og1689]

Thank you for that excellent analysis of Mystery and Nerite snails.

[@caseyruegsegger282]

As always thanks for clearing up questions running through my head as I can’t sleep!

[@kittyfavetti7697]

This was my first video of yours I've seen. You are perfectly informative and I love the close ups !

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks for being here!

[@allisonrose84]

Very helpful video! Straight to the point and short. Much appreciated!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@sandygk53]

Great video, the information is just what I needed. And your photography is beautiful. Thanks so much.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@sweetme9224]

Perfect timing. I'm currently awaiting the arrival of both snail types. With this info I have decided to mix them for tag teaming. Thanks for sharing!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Cool !

[@aquariumhacksbymarcus5653]

Here is my take i have kept them both mystery snails will eat soft leave plants not tough plants nerite snails will not eat even the softest leaf. I have had success at present keeping nerite snails with mbuna cichlids mystery snails antennas are too big so the cichlids pick them to death. Nerite can also survive with aquarium salt in the water even at high levels mystery snails will suffer with salt.But in my keeping, mystery snail are far better cleaners as far as detritus goes and move a lot faster than nerite snails covering more tank Floor faster. Nerite snails are a little better at algae control.But the mystery snail is a better overall cleaner.LIKE THEM BOTH THANKS JASON!

[@attilaszamoskozi769]

Really, really good video. Never seen them compared this well. Thank you!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you !

[@samiprovost8567]

Thank you for posting; this was very helpful!! 💙 I have 3 clutches of mystery/apple snail eggs, 1st one hatched about twi weeks or so ago, 2nd was laid a little over a week ago and 3rd was laid a few days ago and I have plenty of algae and other food for them!! I prefer apple snails but thinking about getting a nerite to add to the tank!!

[@Mercedes_may]

Jason: nerites laying eggs all over the place is a nuisance My betta: nip nip nip don’t mind if I do 😂

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

Do your bettas just eat the eggs or do they eat the snails too?

[@logan8212]

@@moniquevandeplas5210 mine just eats the eggs

[@dawnneill7770]

I wish mine would eat the eggs

[@michaelcarbonell1775]

Great video! Very informative comparison!

[@DennisEMiller]

I've always been a fan of both but learn a little more toward the Nerite. 😊

[@randisney6151]

Extremely helpful video, thanks!!

[@kellyphillips4404]

Watching from Kentucky “ The Bluegrass State “ ….. Thanks for the information and thank you for what you do for the hobby .

[@DownWithComcast]

I normally have Nerite snails in my tanks, simply because they create less waste than the Mystery Snails, also they have pretty cool shell designs.

[@alexline4131]

Super helpful, exactly the overview I needed.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Great to hear!

[@snoopdogg734]

Great video. ...very informative as usual, we love mystery snails. One piece of advice if you have a HOB or canister filter with a intake tube, please make sure to put a intake sponge on it to protect the snail.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Great point!

[@Kittychimes]

Team Mystery over here. I love them, they've really opened my heart to invertebrates and will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@MHAquaticsUK]

Another great showdown! Keep it up

[@meikahidenori]

This is why I love my Rams Horns. They tend to do the job in-between these two snails and get into smaller nooks. Having all three is always a good thing

[@lynnconnelly1753]

Love my Mystery snails!! I love watching them!

[@jeffgall2939]

I would trust this man with my life tbh, he gives off good vibes

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Appreciate you being here!

[@monaangela4667]

Very useful video as always thanks. 🙏. I have 5 tanks and in all of them i keep mistery snails. They are doing a great job and not eating my plants. snails are great helping you to keep clean the tank. 👍👍👌👌😊

[@theboywiththedoublex]

I have two nerites and they are the BEST algae eaters I’ve ever had. Mystery snails are more fun to watch but nerite snails do better work.

[@TheBlueBee98]

This was really helpful! I was going to get a mystery snail. But I only want 3 or 4 for my 50 gallon tank. Maybe 5. But you informed me that they would breed like crazy!

[@davidsamsell2031]

I really enjoy both the Nerite & Mystery Snails equally. My well water is rather hard & they tend to do nicely. 👍 🐚🐌🐌🐠🐌🐌🐛🐌

[@josephysanchez7905]

Very good informative video. Thank you very much, I'm thinking to get mystery snails

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They are cool!

[@5DNRG]

This helped me ID my new snails that have appeared, Mystery snails as they are multiplying like crazy.

[@Fofiifii]

The shape of mystery snail shells is what really makes me love them, ramshorns are even better imo

[@SassyHippo]

So far I’ve only had nerite snails and I’m loving them. They’re in smaller tanks (one with a betta) and I don’t want breeding there. I’ll be putting a couple mystery snails in my bigger tank though. This video just made me want both. Lol

[@amymandeville8342]

I think snails are vastly under appreciated and overlooked. My Mystery Snails have done a beautiful job keeping my tanks clean. I barely have to scrub!

[@toasty4000000]

thanks for this, super helpful

[@lancerfan35]

I have always preferred nerite over mystery snails when I had fresh water tanks. They are great algae eaters and have such cool shells. Now that I have only saltwater I still have nerite snails and they even successfully bred in my tank once. It was fun watching the baby snails grow! 😊

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's cool that you got snail babies! :-)

[@dbsti3006]

I have both and they do fine in both my Cichlid and Vampire crab tanks. Both are good janitors.

[@spandexmicrophone]

Love today's t-shirt!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! :-)

[@jsaquatics1871]

Mystery snails actually breath above water. Lots of times are shipped out of water in damp clothes. They also need high calcium in their diets to keep the shell quality. Great video Jason!! Really enjoy watching.

[@lauraburcham8427]

What calcium should I add to my tank?

[@jsaquatics1871]

@@lauraburcham8427 I like to make snello and add calcium directly to the food

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

This video was super informative. I actually was watching it to see what kind of snail appeared in my tank. At first I thought it was a parasite my fish pooped out...long story but happened to see it after medicating my fish. Then i remembered the tank was second hand and the guy who sold it to me might have mentioned he bred ramshorn snails. I took it to pet store but the crazy good lady for knowing stuff had day off yesterday but three or 4 people said definitely a snail. I gave it to a guy buying snails. It was super pretty but I didn't think to take a picture. I just know snails and Goldfish aren't necessarily best combination. Now I am thinking it had patterning like one of these nitrate snails but it had a shell that went left like a ramshorn snail.

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Thank you for the info. I think adding a Nerite snail would be a good addition to my Betta aquarium.

[@marypolk9820]

How did that go? I have a small tank. 3gl and anubias. I really just want plants but they have black alge... so if I get a Narita snail.... I was wondering about going ahead and doing one betta?

[@1996vivian]

Great video! I love mystery snails!

[@Rivarya]

You’re video was very helpful thank you. Im thinking about getting 2 mystery snails for my betta.

[@WorldAquariumSingapore]

beautiful snails there , i think they all look great for a snail tank

[@mikefike4863]

Great info

[@juli6497]

very helpful!

[@stephenshamp2482]

I have been trying to find some snails Great video and I got the same shirt!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Woohoo! Awesome. :-)

[@QueAquatics]

What a great breeding project, thank you

[@anneh9270]

Mystery snails! I have both in my tank with my fancy goldfish and man do they move! It’s so cool to see their cute little faces and to watch them explore. My nerites are never very active and I don’t like that you can’t see their little faces lol. I have 1 male mystery snail that gets around.... but have never had eggs ☹️

[@zLumiNeonz]

My first mystery snail (gold and white) hid in its shell a lot, barely ate, it was a rarity to see it going around the tank at all. I'd put in algae wafers for it and it never touched it. Thought maybe that's just how those snails are, had it for a while too so wasn't sick. Then the second mystery snail I got (brown)... moved around a ton, DEVOURED ANYTHING IN ITS PATH, I was so weirded out that not only did it eat the algae wafers but also any blanched veggies I'd put in. And also the plants. Straight up ate my plants. I could not stop it. Don't know if I want to try the mystery snail again, I love snails but worried about the poop and the plants. But nerite snails I'd be worried about getting a female and getting eggs everywhere.

[@Cal619Guy]

Great topic 👍

[@dawndare3949]

I love them both.

[@fload46d]

Very good.

[@lilianubia3648]

Great video! I'd like to see also how to breed nerite snails or how to do a brackish water tank?

[@blueberrypawsome]

Well we have a lid secured with books on top because our nerite snail keeps escaping, popping UP the lid from underneath and leaving.

[@fbasantajr]

As usual another great and informative video, with regards to Nerites, what other foods can be placed in the tank, if the algae is under control? I have heard that sliced cucumber or fresh string beans?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Both of those work well. I've never met a snail that doesn't like repashy gel foods as well.

[@SMOOVKILL1]

I just got 2 nerite snails that's why I'm here. Heard they clean up better but I like the mystery snails when they move around outside of their shells they look alot nicer to me.

[@matthewray5954]

I like both

[@feliciaheater5548]

Thank you for doing this!! Going out to get mystery snails now, lol.

[@feliciaheater5548]

I had a nerite and the eggs drove me insane but I miss my glass helper!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@susrizzle]

Thank you! Now I will be buying more mystery snails. I have an algae problem in my Jack Dempsey tank.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Be careful with the Dempseys. Make sure they don't decide to make a snack out of them. :-)

[@susrizzle]

So far he hasn’t touched them. My Dempsey is still small. He is in a 40 gallon and I’m at a loss with this algae 😢

[@lillianmonet5952]

I didn't realize this video was released just a few minutes ago! I thought it was suggested to me because I've been searching what snails to get. Thank you! :)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It was my ESP. Haha

[@crisgon6824]

I've got nerites in all my tanks. I love them! They're super cute!! Not interested in breeding, so I'm a nerite fan.

[@deucevision2234]

Great info again Jason I have both. Love the activity of the mystery snails. However in my tanks i have noticed that the solid black nerites destroy algae faster than any other snail. How about a video discussing various tank pests such as planaria, hydra and such?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I've done hydra, but will do more. :-)

[@deucevision2234]

I did go nack and find the episode on hydra from 3 years ago. Thanks

[@antonije]

My mystery snails are marathon runners :D I've had them for about 3 months and haven't seen any egg patches, but I do have tiger barbs in that probably munch of those eggs :)

[@caewalker9276]

I love the copepods in the mystery snail tank.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Little bitty guys! :-)

[@cwizzles]

I breed mystery commonly and I will say watersprite is one plant they will eat regardless of how well it's doing. If you can get the plant big it's growth will stay ahead of the hunger, but new watersprite plants are toast with mystery snails

[@jeromehorn7333]

I like them both. I have both in my two planted tanks. I have nerites only in my multi tank. I have a 40 breeder that has pixi snails. They eats plants so they are in a tank without plants.

[@sschario60]

Well done again, Jason. As a way of saying "thank you" for always being there for us aquarists, I just ordered a cool blue PTA t-shirt. Anyone care to recommend a nerite to gallon ratio? I have a 75 gallon tank; 56 gal after displacements.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Appreciate it! As for the nerites - You could easily go 6-10. Have fun!

[@sschario60]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 now with my mbuna. 🤜🤛

[@nauticaldreamasmr8657]

@PrimeTimeAquatics: love the vid! just got a Mystery snail and Nerite snail myself :) they’re wonderful algae eaters. just drop in a few algae wafers or some biofilm. Could you guys do a video on shrimp / shrimp breeding / GH/KH salts?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very cool! I have these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3qQloCjYpaErKs for shrimp and this for water hardness: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roO8laesltCZrJI

[@loloorangeo]

Oh wow i had a 4 year old nerite snail! I prefer Them because they are smaller and i dont need to breed:)

[@malougyllner7021]

I love Clinton Corona. They’re great in nano (and other) tanks. No Eggs! No breading. Total snail number control. And they do a great job eating alg. Some do have nice colours on the shell. Eventually in Sweden, it’s hard to find others then the yellow/black ones.

[@zenobiabrown7383]

I love them both because they are excellent at eating algae. The only problem I have with Nerites is that they lay little white eggs EVERYWHERE! The eggs don't hatch, but they can become an eye sore and are difficult to remove from some surfaces like wood. When I say everywhere, I mean it's like a plague! Your videos are always so informative. Thanks.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@johncameron4194]

Thank you for this. Hmmm snails you say interesting

[@Dhruv_Dogra]

I haven’t seen such an authoritative video on aquarium snails from any of the big channels. Excellent video except for one small fact. Mystery Snails DO NOT overrun your tank. Their eggs are always laid outside the water and you just pick them and bury them in your garden or yard. So the risk of them OVERUNNING is zero !

[@joedunn7434]

So I got Nerites because I was told they were awesome algae eaters. First few days, they were all over the tank. After that, they only hid under the rocks and logs. Got some mysteries and the glass hasn’t had to be cleaned since. Not sure what happened but that’s my experience so far.

[@CharlotteLaCourXO]

Do you have the nerites and mystery’s in together

[@chikararexzpo]

Snails are awesome I got a second tank just for them so they could multiply 😈 and I forgot to add I love it when they let go of the glass and just drop ☺️

[@jeffcarpenter6306]

thanks for the video. I had a Nerite snail and he recently died. I had it 4 months. I am not sure why it died. I have a 6.5 gal tank. I maintain my water weekly changing 25 percent. I treat the water and test the water using test strips. All is good. My fish are doing well. I plan on getting another one.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It could have just been old (never know just how old it was when you got it).

[@evergray]

I like them both! I am deeply regretting not having grabbed a really gorgeous golden mystery snail at my LFS a month ago. It was gone the next time I went there, of course. :/

[@fatman7100]

I'm planning to breed mystery snail. I'm continue doing my research on mystery snails. Today I bought a 40 gallons tank.

[@zooatzachs6410]

I have 1 zebra nerite, 1 onion or tire track nerite, 3 magenta mystery snails, 1 ivory mystery, my golden mystery passed away 😔, 1 rabbit snail and 5 Japanese trapdoor snails. I enjoy them all. I didn't realize how much I'd enjoy snails when I started my aquariums but they're a must have!! 🐌🐚🐠

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, most people who get them for the first time start to realize they are fun to watch. :-)

[@tad2990]

Recently had a marina heater that decided to heat my tank to over 40c and cook my tank of bloody marys all dead $3000 worth , but the nerite snail who was in there survived . I love them .

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I'm glad something survived!

[@kasieleow9608]

I could never keep a mystery snail alive! My first nerite snail is doing fantastic though. And I love it. I'll probably adopt another one. For my second Betta fish tank.

[@kr0nic666]

I love my 3 Mystery Snails but i have to say i recently added a few pieces of Dwarf Baby Tears and the Mystery snails ate every single leaf within 3 days, stalks are still intact but every leaf is gone haha that was a expensive snack :p

[@tiger_844]

I have a blue mystery snail in my 29 gallon tank. I had an infestation of black beard algae in my tank that WOULD NOT GO AWAY. after adding my blue mystery snail, boom. Algae is almost completely gone. The substrate also looks soooo clean

[@JhunDumsTVXj]

Wow nice. I have a new breed mystery snails.

[@vanillacreamdawson958]

Ramshorn Snail gang coming in. I dispute you BOTH!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Woohoo! We have those too. :-)

[@thatbtxh5524]

I’ve never actually been able to keep nerites they wouldn’t survive in my water but the mystery snails thrived only problem I’ve ever had is because I have a 6.5 ph I just add calcium supplements and they do amazing

[@jameshevener659]

Great video. Was hoping you would cover tankmates for snails.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I do that in the mystery snail profile I did :-)

[@jameshevener659]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you. I guess my Parrot tank and my African Cichlid tank are out as far as being suitable environments for either Mystery or Nerite snails. Bummed.

[@susrizzle]

Omg this is what I need to know

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good to hear!

[@johnwood738]

Have both and trumpet snails love em all. Mentioned it before fore

[@johnwood738]

Sorry life happened,feed them tofu lots of calcium for shells Pleco’s love it also!

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Loved your video. I have mostly had mystery snails for years but I have had nerite in the past three years too. I use Dr, Turtle for their shells and it gives them good calcium. i tried other brands and it didn't work well and much to my distress, their shells broke down and got thin. Have you tried Dr. Turtle? Also, I found Nerite snails like to poop out of the water. The leave a black mark above the water line where mystery snails don't do that. If it isn't poop, can you tell me what it is? have a nice day and thanks for the information.