Snails Dying!!

[cliffrouse11bas]

I have had 3 snails die in the past week. What could be causing this I did test nitrates under 5. No ammonia, No nitrites.

 

[wolffam]

I had some snails die off once. Turned out my phosphates were high. They just fell of the glass one at a time, until I got it under control. Hasn't happened since. HTH

 

[waterwolf]

die or disappear?

 

[cliffrouse11bas]

I have another snail that appears dead. He has not moved in 2 days I pulled him out no bad smell, but I did see some bugs and worms come out of him when I took him out of the water. Is there anything that will kill snails. I had about 5 or 6 now I am down to 3 and one doesn't look good... Is it a possibility they could be starving I dont see much algae in my tank..

 

[bdhough]

Its a possibility but not likely. I don't think they would die all at once. Maybe something else. Any problems with your other inverts? Maybe the salinity?

 

[cliffrouse11bas]

No cleaner shrimp and emerald and hermits all fine...

 

[bdhough]

Did you just get the snails? Maybe they did starve in transit and there just isn't enough in your tank.... I don't know other than that. Stuff happens. I still don't know why 2 peppermint shrimp died in my tank. My water has been perfect since setup.

 

[cliffrouse11bas]

Some have been in there about 2 months one of the ones that died only a month

 

[bdhough]

I don't know what to tell you. Sorry.... Stuff dies sometimes. Keep an eye on your other inverts just in case whatever it is spreads.

 

[bang guy]

Starvation, low Salinity, rapid Salinity fluxuations, and Copper are the most common snail killers. Sorry I can't be of more help.