Zoo / Snail Question

[funkyman]

I've got some real small snails hanging out in some of my zoos. They've got sundial shaped shells and are black and white striped. Are they zoo predators?

 

[benter]

I wouldn't swear to it...but I do believe I have read somewhere on here that they are...I'm sure someone with more knowledge will chime in soon!!

 

[infalable]

Do you have a pic?

 

[funkyman]

Lights are out. I'll get one tomorrow.

 

[msd2]

Yes they are. I had a few that were snackin on my zoo's. They are hard to spot but with some work on your part you will root em out I only found out I had them after my zoo's were all closed up for a day or two and refused to open up. You may want to check tonight w/a flashlight to see how many there are.

 

[gypsybrat]

Here is a picture of a snail I found in my tank a few days ago. From all the info I gathered he is a zoo eater. He pokes a hole in the bottom of the polyp and sucks the insides out....pleasant . Hope this helps.

 

[schadiest1]

where do these snails come from? did you put them in ur tank or are they hitch hikers?

 

[funkyman]

Thank you for the info. I have taken the two I was watching out of the tank. Thay came as hitchhikers.

 

[wax32]

They sometimes ride in on freshly collected zoos. It's good that you caught it! Great pic gypsybrat. The pagoda shaped aperture plug is the dead giveaway for identification.