Turbo Snails

[dyeman]

I got a couple of turbo snails from my lfs and at first it seemed like they were going to accclimate to my tank okay, but the next day and for a week since they have just been hanging out on top of my power head, barely even in the water. They move a little but return to ph soon after. 55g tank has been set up for about 8 weeks, 30lbs LR, some LS, 2 clowns and a damsel. Levels are okay but Nitrates don't seem to get below 20. Is it too soon to do a water change not sure if its actually totally cycled seeing how Nitrates never really went back to 0?

 

[bigarn]

Nitrates don't have to go to 0, and rarely will without waterchanges. You can do a 10% waterchange now.

 

[skrimpz]

One of my snails always hangs on the tank right above the water level i dont know why. But he moves around fine i guess they just like it there. I also always see one of my turbos on the outlet of the canister filter i alwayst think he is going to hit the water pressure and go flying across the tank

 

[dyeman]

They finally seem to be moving around the tank a little more. Guess they are okay, just lazy.
Thanks
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[loopy]

Mine are the same way, hang out at the water line, sometimes barely in the water. Then all of a sudden they will move and get active for a short time, then it's back to the water line. Lazy I think.:yes:
Also....I funny and little known fact...snails can sleep for up to 3 years.......straight through. No kidding. Think I have one that is going for the record!

 

[mbrands]

Originally posted by Loopy
Think I have one that is going for the record!

I've got a few in competition with yours. They aren't quite so "turbo", are they??

 

[dyeman]

Wouldn't mind taking a 3 year nap myself
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[mudplayerx]

My turbos are on crack. They are constantly moving, even on the sandbed. Sometimes they even crawl on each other which is really humorous. Ever see a snail try to shake another snail off of its back?

 

[dyeman]

Yea mine did that...thought it was some kind of wierd mating ritual