hey all, I was wondering if there are any non a-sexual snails? i want to put 1 or 2 in my tank but i dont want to have a snail infestation happen eventually 
non a-sexual snails?
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All snails require a second snail for breeding. If you buy only one, it does not mean that it has not already bred.
Apple snails are most favorable for the aquarium because they only breed when the get large. They also lay thier eggs above the water line. The eggs are large and easy to see so they can be removed before they hatch.
Apple snails are most favorable for the aquarium because they only breed when the get large. They also lay thier eggs above the water line. The eggs are large and easy to see so they can be removed before they hatch.
Apple snails. You need both a male and a female to breed. And they don't breed until they're about and 1".
They can easily be sexed once they're about old enough to breed. So you won't end up with a pair or babies(by buying an adult female) if you get a few and select the males from them.
They can easily be sexed once they're about old enough to breed. So you won't end up with a pair or babies(by buying an adult female) if you get a few and select the males from them.
CHOMPERS;2037778; said:
Actually some snails don't need a mate. Some have both organs required for reproduction.
^ Yep, I had to look it up. It is rare but some species are capable of self insemination. Hermaphroditism is not a guarantee of self breeding though.
It's the little common pesky snails that are assexual I believe. They're like roaches of the aquarium. If you see one, there's going to be a million more.
Olive Nerites (Neritina reclivata) supposedly will not breed in fresh water, and as a bonus they are great algae eaters. I want to get some for my tanks after I get back from vacation
The pomacea bridgsii applesnails dont get too big,my largest are about the size of a golfball,and need a pair to breed.As the others said the eggs are out of the water and easy to see.