LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Feb 13, 2006 15:49:11 GMT
I know this is probably a really stupid question, but I know some of you keep your snails in propagators. I've had a quick look on Ebay, and they sell heated ones. Now my instincts say that they wouldn't be safe, but I thought it was worth asking. So, can you keep snails in heated ones? Well, actually, can you keep snails in heated ones and use the heat?
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Val
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Post by Val on Feb 14, 2006 18:27:16 GMT
Well, the heat obviously is in the bottom of the propagator, and I find that mine gets quite surprisingly hot!! Personally, I feel that they get too hot for snails.
Val
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LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Feb 14, 2006 19:27:12 GMT
That's what I worried about so I wont bother getting one. Does anyone know where you can get big unheated propagators? Preferably around the size or bigger than my storage boxes. I'll measure them later!
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Post by section8angel on Feb 14, 2006 19:29:25 GMT
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LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Feb 14, 2006 19:41:17 GMT
Oooh that last one looks alright - the large one. The top link only does the big big sizes in heated, and they're really expensive, I could get a couple of 2 foot tanks for that. Although their largest unheated one would be ok for fulicas...hmm...so yes, both links are fab thanks  |
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Post by section8angel on Feb 14, 2006 19:46:00 GMT
lol no problem. Will have another look later and see. They were just the first ones I clicked on lol
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Post by copigeon on Feb 14, 2006 22:47:33 GMT
You could... insulate the bottom of a heated propogator. I have two and have been contemplating the same problem for a while. A 1/2 inch thick sheet of polystyrene should be enough to insulate against overheating.
I might give it a test this week, if youre still interested in the idea.
I underheat all my propagtors during the winter as well as side heating the tanks to take the edge off. And have never had a snail burnt/die because of it.
As long as its warm and not hot, its enough.
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