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1. What grass do snails eat?

River snails mainly feed on the debris of small animals or plants that reproduce at the bottom of the water, and decayed organic matter.

Most snails live in lakes, streams, ponds, swamps, paddy fields and slow-flowing ditches. They like to hide in an environment with soft and moist soil, abundant bait, warm winters and cool summers.

In the dry season, it will completely retract its soft body into the shell to reduce water evaporation; in the cold winter, it will burrow into the soil and not eat or move, in a hibernating state. When the spring warms up and the temperature rises to a level suitable for its activities, it will extend its head and feet out of the shell and crawl.

2. What do snails eat? Do they eat algae in the fish tank? Can they be kept together with goldfish?

Snails eat tender stems and leaves of aquatic plants, algae, bacteria and organic debris, and can be raised together with goldfish.

Field snails start to move and feed when the water temperature is around 15℃. The most suitable temperature for their growth is 20~28℃. When the temperature is above 30℃, the field snails will shrink their bodies into their shells and gather in the shade or dive into the soil to avoid the heat. When the water temperature exceeds 40℃, the field snails will die.

Goldfish are gentle and generally live about 6 years, but some live longer. Goldfish are omnivorous and carnivorous freshwater fish with well-developed throat teeth, which can swallow harder bait. Goldfish have a strong ability to adapt to water temperature, but cannot adapt to drastic changes in temperature. The most suitable water temperature for goldfish is 18-26℃.

It can be seen from this that because the water temperature and food habits of snails and goldfish do not conflict with each other, goldfish can be raised together with snails.

Additional information:

When raising snails, the water in the pond should be kept fresh. Water plants or water lilies can be planted in the pond for the snails to inhabit. In summer, vines and fruits can be planted beside the pond to provide shade for the snails.

Usually, check the field foundation for leaks or rat holes, and do not discharge domestic sewage, pesticides, and fertilizer wastewater directly into the pond. Since snails like to climb, it is best to use a fine mesh to make a reverse escape-proof net on the field foundation.

Daily feed can include fermented organic fertilizers, such as chicken, duck, pig and cow manure, etc., or fresh vegetable leaves, melons, etc. The feeding amount is generally calculated at 1%~3% of the total weight of the snails, and the snails are fed once every 2~3 days.

The amount of feed is adjusted according to the growth and feeding conditions of the snails. The rapid growth period of snails is 4 months, with the fastest growth and the highest yield from May to September each year.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia - Snail

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia - Goldfish

3. I raise snails in a washbasin. What do snails eat?

Snails like to live in waters with humus-rich bottom mud, such as lakes with lush aquatic plants, ponds, fields, or slow-flowing ditches. They often feed on microorganisms and humus in the soil, phytoplankton in the water, young aquatic plants, moss, etc. They also like to eat artificial feed, such as fruits and vegetables, vegetable leaves, rice bran, wheat bran, soybean powder (cakes), and various animal scraps. Snails are cold-resistant but afraid of heat. The suitable temperature for their life is 20℃~28℃. When the water temperature is lower than 10℃ or higher than 30℃, they will stop eating and burrow into the soil and grass to avoid the cold and heat. When the water temperature exceeds 40℃, the snails will be scalded to death.

4. Why do snails like to eat weeds?

No way

Weeds must be removed, otherwise they will increase the burden on the water body. When there are too many weeds, some of them will die and consume a lot of oxygen in the water during the rotting process, causing the water body to deteriorate and stink, affecting the growth of snails.

5. Which snail eats aquatic plants?

Field snails, water snails, and Lymnaea snails are all common snail groups living in rivers and ditches. They generally feed on humus and aquatic plants.