Is this a suitable container for snails?

[robinwhiskers]

What does everyone think of this container to keep 5 or 6 of my snails in?

www.amazon.com/Sistema-Collection-Rectangle-Storage-Container/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487274096&sr=8-2&keywords=large+tupperware

It's weird, when my snails are in their 5.5 gallon tank, they don't really eat, they become inactive and seal into their shells sometimes, and their shells have become very faded due to the fact they've been refusing to eat their cuttlebone. However, when I travel with my snails they are in a tupperware habitat and are active, eating, and overall very healthy. The tupperware habitat isn't large enough that I'd have my snails live in it forever, so what do you guys think of this tupperware I linked to above? I would have the wet coconut fiber as substrate, my hides and fake plants in it, a bowl of extremely shallow water, their bowl of food, and a cuttlebone in there. I would poke a bunch of tiny holes on the lid of the tupperware.

[robinwhiskers]

There are customer images in the reviews that show how large the container is. I'd have a mesoden thyroidus snail, 4 neohelix albolabris snails, and a bradybaena similaris in there.

[mariearound]

I have experienced a similar situation with my own snails and would throw this in for consideration: whenever I travel with my snails, they are always more active, especially if I have popped them into a tupperware, smaller tank, ect for the duration. I consider it similar to going on a trip and staying at a hotel, timeshare or what have you: we all probably tend to break routine and behave differently because our environment is different. I believe snails are actually relatively perceptive.
With that being said, there are many possible reasons why your snails are not being active. Some of them could be solved by switching containers!
If the tank is too tall, i have heard people sugguest there might be an air flow problem to the bottom, causing snails to be less active. Other things to consider are:
How often are you feeding? Snails will often be less active when food is not present.
Is it humid enough? (Do you have a humidity guage?)
Humidity can affect the activity levels of snails.
Is your tank in the sun during the day? How many hours?
Some snails prefer more light than others.
Are you feeding a variety of foods, including protein based foods? (Eggs, sweet potato, ect)
What time of year is it and is the temperature of the tank set accordingly?
A temperature too cold or too hot can cause aevestation behaviors.
Lastly, are there any parasite or bug problems? Sometimes snails can become so annoyed that they prefer to remain inactive.

Overall, switching containers could solve your problem! I would try other things too and see how it goes! I hope this was helpful. Good luck!

[robinwhiskers]

I switched containers today, and although the new Tupperware (not the one I posted a link to yesterday) is smaller than my 5.5 gallon tank, they've been happy and active. Within the next week I'll be watching to see how their behaviors have changed.