smm333 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 My mystery snail laid eggs! I have pored over some YouTube videos which are all showing different plans for hatching them. It sounds a bit daunting, and chances for success aren't real high, so I'm trying not to get my hopes up. I removed them from the tank and they are in a Tupperware with tiny holes in the lid. I got a paper towel wet with tank water and wrung it out so it's just damp. One video said paper towels can get mildew so I don't know if I should take it out, or just change it daily? Anyone have a proven method ? I adore my mystery snails and I'd love to give their babies every opportunity to survive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJs Aquatics Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Tupperware works. The best success I ever had personally was when I left them where they were. The tank I was using has a lid on it and a heater in it. This allowed humidity and they hatched naturally. Can be simulated with syran wrap with holes for aeration or different things etc. with regards to Tupperware I use dry paper towels under wet ones and a lid with a hole in it. I haven’t changed the paper towels or had to, I remove the lid once a day to add fresh air. Then float it in a tank, or even outside of a tank it’s worked for me. They aren’t terribly hard to hatch. I’ve been playing around with some alternative ways recently. I’ll post if any of them work. I feel like by now they should sell mystery snail hatching kits lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smm333 Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) Thanks for the reply. I second the hatching kit idea! I admit, I looked at Amazon hoping something existed, lol. Maybe on etsy, but I'm exhausted and just need to sleep. I'll do more research tomorrow now that I know they are safe for the night! 🥰 Edited August 26, 2022 by smm333 Misspelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnebuns Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Hey! First of all congrats! I use the Tupperware method and even ship clutches in Tupperware and guide the people I send them to in hatching them. It's very easy honestly! The one thing I would change is I would put a layer of dry paper towel between the wet and the clutch. Having the clutch on wet runs several risks including as you said mildew. Clutches needs to stay humid but not wet. I would then float the Tupperware in a tank. Check it daily for progress and inspect the lid of the Tupperware for moisture buildup. Wipe it down if there is any so it doesn't drip onto the clutch. Clutches usually hatch in 2-4 weeks. They start to look moldy as they get closer. This is the baby snails eating their way out. Once one has emerged on its own it is safe to crumble into a breeder box or tank. You can wait up to 24 hours after one emerges if you prefer. Here is a video of me crumbling a clutch: If you have any more questions feel free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I was just a first time clutch hatcher myself. Just hatched about 4-5 days ago. It's really very easy. You will actually put more stress on yourself than need be. Yes a dry paper towel on top of the damp. And I added a piece of square sponge filter media between the layers to keep the raised a bit away from the tamp towel. I have a whole journal on it. It's a saga you'll laugh and cry and stay in suspense. The title is TeeJay's first mystery snail clutch hatched! And @Guppysnail and @Chick-In-Of-TheSea @Cinnebuns are my hatch mentors. Took mine right around 17 days to hatch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Your chances of success are not as slim as you think. With the group of snail hatchers here supporting you and sending positive hatch vibes you are well on your way to being a snaily grandparent. 🤗 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Yes it really is as simple and damp paper towel good humidity and pop the til off once a day for a breath of fresh air and wipe condensation off inside of the lid. Repeat each day until boom! Snalies. Mine was only half the size of yours so I'm sure you'll have even bigger success rate. Have a tote tub ready. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) Tupperware is the way to go. If left on the glass it can fall off or harden, and that had happened to some aquarists. In my signature line are some helpful resources. Congratulations! How exciting! Prepare yourself for the cuteness of baby snails. Edited August 25, 2022 by Chick-In-Of-TheSea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Ooh, congratulations! Hatching mystery snails is so fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smm333 Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/24/2022 at 10:39 PM, Cinnebuns said: Hey! First of all congrats! I use the Tupperware method and even ship clutches in Tupperware and guide the people I send them to in hatching them. It's very easy honestly! The one thing I would change is I would put a layer of dry paper towel between the wet and the clutch. Having the clutch on wet runs several risks including as you said mildew. Clutches needs to stay humid but not wet. I would then float the Tupperware in a tank. Check it daily for progress and inspect the lid of the Tupperware for moisture buildup. Wipe it down if there is any so it doesn't drip onto the clutch. Clutches usually hatch in 2-4 weeks. They start to look moldy as they get closer. This is the baby snails eating their way out. Once one has emerged on its own it is safe to crumble into a breeder box or tank. You can wait up to 24 hours after one emerges if you prefer. Here is a video of me crumbling a clutch: If you have any more questions feel free! Thank you! That's so cool! I added a dry paper towel and placed the tupperware in the tank. Hopefully babies are in my future! ❤ On 8/25/2022 at 5:05 AM, TeeJay said: Yes it really is as simple and damp paper towel good humidity and pop the til off once a day for a breath of fresh air and wipe condensation off inside of the lid. Repeat each day until boom! Snalies. Mine was only half the size of yours so I'm sure you'll have even bigger success rate. Have a tote tub ready. I put the Tupperware in my tank, so hopefully that will give proper humidity. I'm going to set up a nursery tank this weekend! 🐌 On 8/25/2022 at 3:54 AM, TeeJay said: I was just a first time clutch hatcher myself. Just hatched about 4-5 days ago. It's really very easy. You will actually put more stress on yourself than need be. Yes a dry paper towel on top of the damp. And I added a piece of square sponge filter media between the layers to keep the raised a bit away from the tamp towel. I have a whole journal on it. It's a saga you'll laugh and cry and stay in suspense. The title is TeeJay's first mystery snail clutch hatched! And @Guppysnail and @Chick-In-Of-TheSea @Cinnebuns are my hatch mentors. Took mine right around 17 days to hatch. I'll definitely check out your journal! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApolloG Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 I’m sure no one will reply/ see this. I have never had a mystery snail lay eggs before so I’m completely new at this besides the old info I can find, but I have 4 mystery snail egg sacks incubating. The first one has been incubating a little over a week maybe a week 1/2. The other ones are a few days apart, female is laying about every other day currently. The first egg sac isn’t getting a moldy look but I’ve noticed when taking the lid of to wipe the condensation that the “shell” are broken like snails are hatching but I see no snails in the container and the holes shouldn’t be big enough for the baby snails to get out. Any idea what is going on with them? I have a small tank ready to crumble the egg sacks into with a small breeder box so I don’t have an army of them in the tank. any tips or help would be greatly appreciated. I can proved pictures as well if needed. THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 (edited) On 10/8/2024 at 11:34 PM, TheApolloG said: the “shell” are broken like snails are hatching but I see no snails in the container Some eggs were likely not viable if that happened. It happened to me too. Some had snails and some didn’t. If you click my mystery snail eggs link in my signature below I have a journal of what I did. One piece of advice I’d give is to only hatch 1 clutch unless you have multiple tanks. The snails produce a high bioload and water chemistry becomes unstable quickly as they grow. If you ever need to dispose of a clutch humanely, freeze it in a ziplock, then crush. Baby mystery snails will be about the size of sesame seeds. Mine would not eat veggies or commercial foods at first, so I had to feed powdered foods. This again can foul tank water quickly, so be ready to do water testing and water changes. Have SeaChem prime available also as it is a dechlorinator that temporarily detoxifies ammonia and nitrites. My clutches never got the moldy look because all my snails were gold. I think the moldy look mainly applies to the darker shelled snails(?) Edited October 9 by Chick-In-Of-TheSea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 On 10/8/2024 at 11:34 PM, TheApolloG said: I have a small tank ready The tank should ideally be well seasoned and have bacteria and algae on the walls. I would not go smaller than a 10 gallon and even then test daily and water change if needed, especially ammonia testing. You can use a clear tote also instead of a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailingAway Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago So after 2 years of having mystry snails FINALLY I have my first clutch or should i say 5 clutches they were hidden and i found them when cleaning and caring for my community tank. I have always been hopeful but after 2 years i just didnt think it would happen!! It could t happen at a better time though as i have several people who are in need!! Thanks for all of the info i am sucking it up as much as I can!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justnotrook Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago Since it’s about two years later, if they hatched, how are they doing? I would love to see an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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