Where can I get snails?

[JMac202]

I'm looking for small freshwater snails I can feed my two Green Spotted Puffer fish. Anyone know where I can get small feeder snails from?

I'm gonna be transferring them to a brackish environment here shortly but I need freshwater snails for now.

Can you guys help me? Point me in the right direction.


Thanks.

 

[msjinkzd]

Ramshorn snails (european) can live in both conditions. They can usually be purchased through hobbyists for the cost of shipping. I would set up a secondary breeding box for them (critter keeper with a little plant) and you will have plenty in no time.

 

[PirateOscar]

aquabid.com, i guy was selling feeder snails for puffers

 

[PirateOscar]

http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/search.cgi

 

[oscarcrazy]

Another option is to go into any lfs or even petco and ask them to scoop you up some from a snail infested tank. Most will do it for free or a minimal "service" charge.

 

[sp33dstix]

Another option is to go into any lfs or even petco and ask them to scoop you up some from a snail infested tank. Most will do it for free or a minimal "service" charge.

They would charge you for snails? That is a first. Most places want to get rid of them. They would be very happy if you did that.

 

[gomezladdams]

Check with local hobby organizations.I usually bring a bag of 100 or so ramshorns to club auctions.Someone always buys them and it gets a hundred snails out of my tanks!If theres a local aquarium club I guarantee you can find someone that will give you a starter colony

 

[sdothogg]

ebay

 

[uberunce]

usually when you buy plants from someone they come with "unwanted" snails. thats how i got my snail tank started.

 

[Lupin]

ebay

I believe eBay does not allow sale of livestocks. Aquabid would a better place. Try Aquariacentral.com, our sister site. Many members there sell and give away snails all the time.