Snails appropriate for feeding fahaka

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cfl1974
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Snails appropriate for feeding fahaka

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So, Prior to getting my fahaka I'd like to set up a little snail farm. the easiest snails to get a hold of around here are mystery snails. Would these be appropriate for feeding fahaka? It will be about 5 - 6" when I get it.
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Re: Snails appropriate for feeding fahaka

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It will take forever to grow a snail large enough for a 5-6"er. There are so many other good, crunchy foods to feed a large fahaka.
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Re: Snails appropriate for feeding fahaka

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OK. Thanks for the tip. 8)
What does your fahaka's diet consist of/ Do you have a feeding schedule, with a set rotation?
I'm very paranoid about keeping the teeth worn down. The last thing in the world I ever want to do is puffer dentistry.
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Re: Snails appropriate for feeding fahaka

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He gets a live cray every 2 weeks, also oysters, clams, mussels, people shrimp, earthworms & seafood medley. He gets a really good meal 2x/week & then bits of the other fish's food every couple of days (usually blackworms or FD plankton). He's ~12".
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Re: Snails appropriate for feeding fahaka

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.....and don't forget the odd crunchy finger ! now and again !! lol
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