Bev C Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Nettie snails, so I had 2 die on me before . I know they have an ammonia smell when they are dead, I know they sleep for days then bounce back This was strange . My snail was upside down .. I thought he just got turned upside down his shell was closed so I put it on the sponge their favorite spot near the plastic tube where the air comes out Kept a eye on him It had not moved 5 days I took it out, smelled no smell at all So I Put it back upright .. But next day ... today it;s shell opening is open I am not sure if he died on own , or a fish got him He was in the same spot upright ... as I left him looks like he was not disturbed at all if another tank mate got him wouldn't his shell be disturbed ,,, I did not have one disappear or die left the shell the two I had before that died in the shell any info would appreciate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I haven’t had a nerite die on me yet but mine aren’t particularly fast movers unlike mysteries. A dead snail will make your hair curl - stink wise. Does its foot look mushy or melted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev C Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 @Stef NO Smell and not musy ... and he was upright & same spot if something got him wouldn't his shell be moved or upside down when my other two die they had that awful ammonia smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Is his foot attached to whatever he’s on? Or closed up in his shell? I’m sure if another fish was nibbling/mouthing on the shell they could probably move him around a bit if he’s not attached. I’d say keep watching and sniffing. Time will tell. Wish you luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 On 5/19/2022 at 5:47 PM, Bev C said: Nettie snails, so I had 2 die on me before . I know they have an ammonia smell when they are dead, I know they sleep for days then bounce back This was strange . My snail was upside down .. I thought he just got turned upside down his shell was closed so I put it on the sponge their favorite spot near the plastic tube where the air comes out Kept a eye on him It had not moved 5 days I took it out, smelled no smell at all So I Put it back upright .. But next day ... today it;s shell opening is open I am not sure if he died on own , or a fish got him He was in the same spot upright ... as I left him looks like he was not disturbed at all if another tank mate got him wouldn't his shell be disturbed ,,, I did not have one disappear or die left the shell the two I had before that died in the shell any info would appreciate I hope someone comes up with a definite answer. If your snail is not dead, it means I killed one of mine. I know they sleep, but I have never seen one sleep on it's back, as that would leave them vulnerable. More than a week later, mine never did open up or smell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I recently watched a video by a snail breeder/lover and learned some tips. If a snail is sick it can be taken out of water for no longer than 15 minutes, then put back. (The snails have an organ that they use to breathe air.) This is called an air bath and the breeder said it is the only medicine for a sick snail. During the 15 minutes, the snail must be kept on a hand towel that is wet with tank water. Do not let the towel dry; ladle some more tank water on it if necessary. After the snail is put back in the tank, it should resume activity. The breeder mentioned nerites have trouble righting themselves if they are upside down, so when placing the nerite gently back in the tank, make sure to put their opening downwards. Good luck! 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Can you see its body? Is so touch the flesh if it does not retract from touch at all it passed. If you can gently pull the trap door and it does not retract it passed. When you pick it up if it feels lighter than it should as in hollow it has passed. Hope that helps and crossing my fingers he is ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev C Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) @Chick-In-Of-TheSea Thank you I will have to remember that trick next time I have had one hooked on a rock and removed the rock and i did not see the snail till a little later i just put them back and they are ok ,, @Tankeddo not feel bad maybe all of us can learn when i got my first community fish ,, i got a very small crawl dad when i did a cleaning of the tank i accidentally put a big rock on him ,, i felt so bad have not got any more or a shrimp .. @Guppysnail Thank you very much my community is so old and i know the day is coming but i hate loosing them I hate saying the snail is gone for good went to snail heaven .. i woke this morning his shell was completely open and his little body was hanging half out i touched and his whole body melted into the water .. i got the body with my net and the shell was completely empty i removed the shell but there was no smell and my ammonia level did not budge .. I got into a habit very early checking for ammonia when a snail or fish die to see if the water is ok .. Thanks everyone for all the help Edited May 20, 2022 by Bev C 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 1:24 PM, Bev C said: was no small and my ammonia level did not budge I’m so sorry Bev. In my long running well seasoned tanks my elderly mystery snails that pass do not smell and my tank and plants eat the ammonia from the passing as fast as it is released. In my younger tanks or tanks I have recently redone are the only ones that get a smell or ammonia registering. That is why I had to previously search for others methods to determine passing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I’m sorry, Bev. I love the little snails so much. What a sad day. I know the snail had a nice life in your tank with you looking after him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev C Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) @Guppysnail @Chick-In-Of-TheSea Thank You i appreciate the kind words all of us gets attach to our fish and snails for sure my first bristolnose would let me feed him his vegetable by hand with the snails I have 6 more netrite snails they help and do a great job with my algae along with 3 mystery snails i told my Mom last night i wanted to go to town where the fish shop was and get 2-3 more mystery snails ..looks like i need pick up 1-2 more netrite too Edited May 20, 2022 by Bev C 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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