Betta + Snail?

[megskee333]

Hey everyone, one quick question. Can a betta live with a snail happily? For some reason I want a snail, and I just didnt know if it would bother the betta. He isn't a particularly aggresive guy, but I don't think I have ever had any roommates with him before. Any input is appreciated. Thanks! *twirlysmi

 

[GIS Guy]

For some reason I want a snail

Because they are totally awesome!

Seriously, I had a rams horn and loved it.
Every single morning it would come up to the front/top of the aquarium for breakfast.

 

[Katome556]

Betta's and snails make good tank mates but becareful, my very sweet docile male betta cole ate his snail buddy just keep an eye out for trouble like repeated pestering and such.

But like everything it all depends on the betta =P

My other betta flare had a snail buddy and he does'nt bug him at all and he's the mean betta XD*snail was moved*.

 

[megskee333]

hehe, thanks guys

 

[megskee333]

Are snails very messy in the tank as far as waste goes? I don't want to ruin the cleanliness of the tank with a total piggy!

Oh, and also: I know melafix, etc. are bad for inverts, and I happen to be treating my betta with some now. Obviously I would not put a snail into that tank right now. I was just wondering how you eventually get melafix out of the tank system, if at all, so that it's safe for the snail. Thanks!

 

[Bandito_41]

Doing some water changes will get the melafix out. Also putting activated carbon in your filter will help remove it.

 

[megskee333]

Ok good. I did take the carbon out of the filter while I am treating, so I will just put it back when I am done. Thanks!

 

[Lotus]

Melafix is usually OK with inverts, and snails are less sensitive to meds than other inverts (like snails).

My betta used to kill small snails by taking them in his mouth and smashing them against the side of the tank.

 

[megskee333]

Oh my gosh!! My betta is a "scaredy cat"... I bet he's afraid of them! lol

 

[Bandito_41]

What kind of snail do you plan on getting?

 

[megskee333]

~100th post~

I'm not sure, but I have heard people like the apple snails a lot. Any suggestions? Are they easy to keep fed?

 

[Bandito_41]

Apple snails get pretty big, a little too big for your tank, they might scare your betta. Snails will eat leftover food that sinks to the bottom of the tank.

 

[megskee333]

Oh, do they really? Well... nevermind then. I might actually end up just keeping my betta by himself. I always seem to have better luck when they are kept alone.

 

[Mahamotorworks]

A snail would help keep the tank clean. You can get a snail and when it gets to big move it to another tank or trade it in for a smaller one.

MAHA