Assassin Snails - Who’d be interested in some?

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So last year I managed to acquire 5 Assassin snails which I put across the two tanks in our house, 2 in my daughters tank which had a fair few snails in it and 3 in my 4ft tank.

Long story short, I obviously had at least one male and one female as I now have more than that. Not dozens but a fair few more than I started with!

I just wondered whether anyone would be interested in a some? They’re great at keeping other snails out of your tank and even when they multiply they don’t go mad and look nice.

I’d have to send them in a small package with first class postage but I reckon I could get the postage to a couple of quid with the right reinforced Jiffy bag. Not sure what to charge for them yet. eBay have them starting at around £5 each but I’m not looking to set up a business, up just pass on some snails I’ve grown so I’m sure we can reach an agreement once/if I start looking to sell. :)

I don’t want to mess about making arrangements so thought I’d post to gauge opinion and demand before I start the ball rolling!


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What do you feed them once the rest of the snails have been wiped out? I've only got small population of bladders, which I assumed had died off but they were all living the bottom of the filter canister lol.
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mantis wrote: Wed Oct 28, 2020 14:15 pm What do you feed them once the rest of the snails have been wiped out? I've only got small population of bladders, which I assumed had died off but they were all living the bottom of the filter canister lol.
To be totally honest, I’ve not given them anything specific. There were a few other snails to begin with but now none. I read that they will also consume fish flakes and bloodworms, I don’t have any other snails any more so they must be eating left over flakes.

They must be happy as they’re are more of them than when I started!
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They eat any food the fish dont get, mine often come out around feeding time and happily munch on anything meaty :)
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Hmm, I might be in touch in a couple of days @lunar jetman, if they haven't been snapped up by then that is :)
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mantis wrote: Wed Oct 28, 2020 20:22 pm Hmm, I might be in touch in a couple of days @lunar jetman, if they haven't been snapped up by then that is :)
I’m sure I can find you some :)
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lunar jetman wrote: Wed Oct 28, 2020 21:52 pm
mantis wrote: Wed Oct 28, 2020 20:22 pm Hmm, I might be in touch in a couple of days @lunar jetman, if they haven't been snapped up by then that is :)
I’m sure I can find you some :)
Unfortunately my dH 5 and pH 6.4 will be too low for them from everywhere I've read :(
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If you're still gauging interest I would happily receive two or three.
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SPACKlick wrote: Fri Nov 06, 2020 15:25 pm If you're still gauging interest I would happily receive two or three.
Yep, still got some spare.
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