What is proper for snails?

Lucky-rc · #1 12/12/2007, 04:13 PM

any one tell me? What is the best way to add snails to a reef tank? Q-teen. if so what do you feed them while they are in there?
or can you just give them a fresh water dip and add them directly to the reef?

Or do you even have to do either?

Lucky

Toddrtrex · #2 12/12/2007, 04:16 PM

I personally don't do either of those, and would recommend against a fresh water dip.

I float the bag in the tank to temp acclimate, and then drip acclimate them in a bucket. About an hour later I pick them out of the bucket and place in the tank.

Gdevine · #3 12/12/2007, 04:28 PM

I just plop them in...never been a problem.

otiso777 · #4 12/12/2007, 04:42 PM

I do what Toddrtrex does. You could quarantine them though if you wanted to be extra cautious. It is possible to bring in parasites or other unwanted items on anything wet.

Lucky-rc · #5 12/12/2007, 05:32 PM

ok thanks... why would a fresh water dip be bad? just the stress of it?