LiorM Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Got a bunch of unhappy Rabbit Snails. Had to treat their tank with Ich-x so removed them out for a few days. They didn't like the move but were still eating. After treatment was done, I water changed two large 50% changes, added carbon to the HOB, and ran Purigen in it, still they are lethargic ever since moving into their original tank. Other Ramshorn snails, and an extra large Mystery snail are fine and eating, moving around, but the rabbit snails didn't eat, barely moving. Water parameters are fine, Nitrates under 20...any ideas??? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 How long have they been in there? Maybe they just need time to readjust to the original tank again, and I always feel like though we change water and maybe even add stuff to take out meds, they still linger in the substrate a while and that's where they hang- and the algae they eat may still contain it. I think they'll be fine given more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiorM Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 It's been 5 days, so pretty unusual for them. Just remembered to try Polyfilter which removes toxins (plant nutrients) and metals, so also added that to the HOB. any ideas or snail treats ideas to coax them would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) You have Hikari or similar algae wafers? My Mystery snails like blanched zucchini and prefer Xtreme Cat Scrapers over Hikari Algae Wafers I think they are for more omnivorous animals! I agree poly-filter is an amazing tool. Edited May 1, 2021 by xXInkedPhoenixX 1 more thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiorM Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Yeah, they never quite liked the Hikari algae wafers here either, didnt go for the zucchini, I'll try cucumbers today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonske Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 15 hours ago, LiorM said: any ideas or snail treats ideas to coax them would be great! My rabbits love blanched carrots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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