Atlantean

Sadly, they're def not Malaysians - which can be beneficial. They don't grow any bigger than shown, don't burrow, and aren't nocturnal. They just motor around and cling on plants like super-tiny bladder-ponds would. Yes, they look like trap door snails but never grow any bigger. Was actually thinking about getting some larger snails to see if they'd out compete them or eat them. I know mystery and apple's engulf and eat smaller snails. Was also thinking about pea puffers.. but then that's a whole other problem. Gonna prob test out an assassin vs. 1-2 of these this week and see if he eats them. My main concern is if they're this super invasive mud snail species or not. They're so small that filter and water changes might let some loose into the drain = possible disaster for FL wildlife. If anyone else has seen them or knows that they're not mud snails then I can breathe easier.

I noticed these tiny hitchhikers about 9 months ago. The shell shown by the penny is as large as they get. They multiply like rabbits. Closest thing I can find online is a New Zealand Mud Snail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum). It appears that's a really nasty invasive species hitting CA right now. I'm in Orlando, FL but we all know stock can be from anywhere. Just wondering if anyone else has seen them. Also if assassins or Sobaken's No Planaria will work on them. Thinking they may be too small for assassins. And if they are mud snails then it would be really bad for them to hit Florida waters = must purge with fire. Thanks in advance!