Snails layed Eggs!!! I need advice

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aquariumguy2300

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As I went to turn out the light in my 30gallon tank,I saw clusters of little mystery snail eggs. I was wondering how much money I could get for these snails, or if I could sell them at all. I have a black, and a gold. What color will these snails turn out to be?
 
They could be either color or even both. Your best bet is to move the eggs carefully to another tank. Most fish will eat the baby snails as soon as they hit the water. They are relitivly easy to sell but don't bring the high prices of giant pond snails...maybe .25 each or so. While a Giant pond snail could bring 15.00 each...

The eggs should begin to hatch in two weeks or so. The best way to move them would be to use a razor blade to get them off the glass and then use a tiny drop of silicone to attach them slightly about the water line on the new tank.
 
Keep the tank well fed, and you will have no problems. I have never had a problem propagating snails. I've never had a problem with snails getting eaten with many fish either.
 
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