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snails for fahaka other than rams and pond snails?
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:54 am
by lesleyanndunn
Is there any other types of snails other than pond snails and ramshorns that a 6" fahaka can eat?
the ramshorns are eaten too easily, even the largest ones I can find..
hes eats shell on mussel/cockle, is that enough for beak trimming?
hes also on other foods as well.
would like to get snails every couple of weeks from online and throw into him, as long as they are safe enough and wont break his teeth.
any suggestions?
Re: snails for fahaka other than rams and pond snails?
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:10 am
by nile puffer lover
i too am interested, my first puffer i used apple snails and he did fine
Re: snails for fahaka other than rams and pond snails?
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:22 am
by Pufferpunk
I can't remember the last tine I spent $$$ on a large snail for my 12" fahaka. There are so many other, cheaper crunchy foods for him to eat.
Re: snails for fahaka other than rams and pond snails?
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:31 am
by geronimo69
Pufferpunk wrote:I can't remember the last tine I spent $$$ on a large snail for my 12" fahaka. There are so many other, cheaper crunchy foods for him to eat.
I agree. Mine is now at the size that he takes on clams and decent size marmokrebs. If you can get a hold of Giant Colombian Ramshorns, than great, but they are harder to find.
Re: snails for fahaka other than rams and pond snails?
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 9:25 pm
by borgey
geronimo69 wrote:Pufferpunk wrote:I can't remember the last tine I spent $$$ on a large snail for my 12" fahaka. There are so many other, cheaper crunchy foods for him to eat.
I agree. Mine is now at the size that he takes on clams and decent size marmokrebs. If you can get a hold of Giant Colombian Ramshorns, than great, but they are harder to find.
How big do those get?
Re: snails for fahaka other than rams and pond snails?
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 3:15 am
by FADE2BLACK_1973
lesleyanndunn wrote:Is there any other types of snails other than pond snails and ramshorns that a 6" fahaka can eat?
the ramshorns are eaten too easily, even the largest ones I can find..
hes eats shell on mussel/cockle, is that enough for beak trimming?
hes also on other foods as well.
would like to get snails every couple of weeks from online and throw into him, as long as they are safe enough and wont break his teeth.
any suggestions?
Ever tried the smaller mystery snails? I too have a 6" fahaka and those smaller snails is'nt very much of a treat for mine. So next time im in the city where most of the lfs's are then I will pick up afew smaller mystery snails for him.