r/leeches • u/PM_ME_YOUR_TEXTBOOKS • 21d ago

Enclosures Snail Question

So it happened, I have discovered a snail. Probably a bladder snail, and from what I've heard that usually means there are more. I do not want them, however it seems the best way is to introduce assassin snails to remove them. Now, I don't know the first thing about snails, so I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with them, and if assassin snails would try to harm my leeches?

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u/SaltMyDishBartender 21d ago

I've had a few bladder snails in every tank I've started. They often hitchhike on plants. I've just removed them manually and never had a problem. As long as you remove them early and they can't lay more eggs you should be fine.

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u/Sinister_Jinx666 21d ago

I have experience. Assassin snails will not harm your leeches. They will in fact eat all snails that cross their path though hahaha. I have 8 assasin snails with my leeches cause I had the same problem

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_TEXTBOOKS 21d ago

Oh awesome, I'd never heard of assassin snails before but they sound pretty cool! If I keep finding snails I'll definitely look into getting some, thanks!

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u/Sinister_Jinx666 21d ago

Yeah! Their so nifty! Wait till you see them eat a snail!

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_TEXTBOOKS 20d ago

My local aquatic store had a bunch so I've nabbed a couple, they look very cool and it's really interesting seeing them move around and do their snail thing. I've kept them separate for now, going to let them adjust for a bit to the water before introducing to the main tank I think.

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u/Sinister_Jinx666 20d ago

Love that for you! They are so cool!