Coraline22002 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 I just got my new betta fish -- Kat Von D -- before Thanksgiving. I've always given my Nerite snails algae tabs to snack on. Well ... this fish plays with and eats every algae tab I put in there. I've tried putting a couple in at night and she just won't leave them alone. My last betta did not do crazy things like that. She gets plenty to eat and I feed her high-quality pellets, flakes, brine shrimp, etc. should I worry about my poor snail? I feel like I shouldn't put them in there anymore so she doesn't over eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingFishKeeper Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) Hi, at least in my opinion, most snails (and shrimp) don’t NEED for humans to feed them, however it can be nice to. As long as you have enough food like biofilm, algae, etc, in the tank and there is enough calcium for them they should be fine. Edited December 3, 2021 by FlyingFishKeeper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coraline22002 Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 Thank you! I appreciate the response. I've heard ... have you fed your snails today? This is helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laritheloud Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Nerite snails don't eat algae tabs and live strictly off of biofilm and algae in the tank. No need to feed the nerite separately! If you ever get a Mystery Snail or another fancy snail, they're more likely to need supplemental food. 🙂 Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) On 12/3/2021 at 3:46 PM, Coraline22002 said: have you fed your snails today I actually have that in my signature because I thought it was cute. My nerite nemo does not touch anything I put in the tank. I suspect a time or two he may have nibbled a bit of veggies but I think I’m just being hopeful. I only ever clean the front glass so I can see in. 🤣. Mystery snails are a different story. They are not great algae eaters and rarely are tanks over fed enough for how much they eat and there are no deceased plants and critters to supplement the way they would in the wild. 😝. I would not worry about your nerite as long as you don’t have a squeaky clean tank. Edited December 3, 2021 by Guppysnail Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coraline22002 Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Thanks for the reply and the snail info ... that is super helpful. Once again, incorrect info from the fish store. SMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 12/3/2021 at 8:18 PM, Coraline22002 said: Thanks for the reply and the snail info ... that is super helpful. Once again, incorrect info from the fish store. SMH @Coraline22002 I have a male betta who will lay on top of any algae wafer and guard it from everybody. He’s such a ham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coraline22002 Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 12/4/2021 at 12:19 AM, Stef said: @Coraline22002 I have a male betta who will lay on top of any algae wafer and guard it from everybody. He’s such a ham! Omg that's hilarious. It literally makes me laugh out loud watching her play with things. I had no idea a fish could be so entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helan Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Bettas will bite anything that remotely fits in their mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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