At Aquarium Genius, we believe snails don’t get the attention they deserve. Many people only care about their fish while seeing snails as a pest or nuisance. While in fact, snails are a useful addition to a lot of tanks.
They help keep the tank clean and are an extra food source for certain fish species that enjoy hunting them.
There are many snail types suitable for fish tanks, including stunning and colorful species. The many articles on this page are here to make you pick wisely out of all these choices.
Although snails are overall quite hardy, certain species require extra attention. Our full species care guides are here to help you set up the perfect environment for your pet snails.
Rabbit snails are a great addition to any home aquarium if you have the space for them. They are peaceful snails and great algae cleaners but do require at least 20 gallons and plenty of vegetation in their tanks. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know to ensure your rabbit snails thrive in …
Snails are a great addition to any home aquarium and can provide several benefits to the cleanliness of the tank. They also don’t cause too many problems in a tank and are barely even noticeable! Snails do keep a fish tank clean. You will want to ensure you add the right type of snail to …
Aquarium snails are one of the simplest pets to care for in your home aquarium. There are several different species of snails that can be housed in an aquarium with varying lifespans depending on the species and conditions of the tank. Aquarium snails typically live between 3-10 years on average. This greatly depends on the …
Have you ever noticed the mysterious, sketchy-looking clump of things appearing in your tank? They could very well be snail eggs! But fret not — I’ll share with you some advice based on my experience in removing snail eggs from an aquarium. To remove snail eggs from aquarium glass or plants, use a thin card …
If you are looking to make an addition to your aquarium that will both include a visual and utility benefit, aquarium snails are always a great option. These fascinating creatures are one of a kind and will keep you and guests looking at your tank for long periods of time in amusement. But what time …
Just 20 minutes before writing this I looked at some of the gorgeous rabbit snails in my tank. One was creeping up to the surface, and I wondered whether they can live outside the aquarium too. Instead of giving it a try I hopped online and did my research. Here is what I found. Aquarium …
I think I had my tropical aquarium for about a year when I suffered from my first pest snail infestation. Unwanted snails can be annoying so introducing fish that see them as dinner can be a great solution. However, what fish eat water snails? The first step to fixing any snail infestation Before adding anything …
After I’d taken some aquarium snails home from the store, I was absolutely stoked! Within a week I noticed some eggs, but I was unsure what to do. Since then, I’ve come a long way and I’m here to tell you what you’re looking for. If an aquarium snail lays eggs, there are two options. …
I really enjoy keeping snails in my aquariums and remember the first time one of them stopped moving for a long time. I was inexperienced and wondered whether the snail was dead or just sleeping. After some research, I discovered it’s easy to tell whether a water snail is still alive. Briefly take the aquarium …
One afternoon I looked at my aquarium and noticed something had been munching on my java fern! Because the stock in my aquarium consisted of a bunch of tetra’s, a bristle-nose catfish and some rabbit snails I had quickly drawn the conclusion that it probably not were the tetra’s. Do aquarium snails eat live aquarium …