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Your snail has probably been motionless and still for a while. Changes in water conditions, sleepiness following a large meal, and hibernation are just a few causes for this. You should, however, also take into account the chance that your snail could have already died.   Old age, parasites, diseases, starvation, poor water quality, abrupt temperature changes, or a cracked shell could be the cause of this. There are certain telltale signals you should watch out for to determine if your snail is alive or dead.   How to Spot a Dead Snail When a living...

Aquarists love aquarium snails because they keep the aquariums free of dead plants, extra fish food, and algae. What then do aquarium snails consume?Algae, dead plant matter, scraps of fish food, bloodworms, brine shrimp, fruits, blanched vegetables, including lettuce, kale, and zucchini, as well as many other items are all consumed by aquarium snails. What aquarium snails eat is greatly influenced by their species, native environment, size, age, and specific dietary requirements. Aquarium snails require a healthy setting and enough food to survive. Given that they can be either herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, or detritivores, snails have...

Numerous articles warning you about the risks of high nitrate and the best techniques for lowering it immediately appear when you search online for information on nitrate in fish tanks. But at what concentration is nitrate deemed hazardous? And if nitrate is so dangerous, why do so many aquarium plant fertilizers—which are intended to be safe for fish, prawns, and snails—increase nitrate levels?   Is Nitrate Beneficial or Harmful to Your Aquarium? Let's discuss nitrate, which is one of the primary sources of uncertainty in the aquarium hobby.    What Exactly is Nitrate?   In the...