LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Nov 16, 2005 14:04:25 GMT
We're thinking of getting a fish tank for our snailies, probably after Chrimbo. I've got two questions - firstly - what size would we need for 5 (or poss 6) snails, would a 4ft tank do? And secondly - do we just use the normal hood that comes with one, or would we have to construct something?
Oh yeah, and fish tank set up piccies would be fab for inspiration! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2005 14:18:14 GMT
4ft!!!! woah! you can fit LOADS of snails in a 4ft tank!
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Post by sezzy5889 on Nov 16, 2005 14:21:05 GMT
I have a 24inch tank with 10 snails in so...
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LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Nov 16, 2005 14:53:25 GMT
Wow, then could I have my two fulicas, two dimis, one retic, and room for a margie or two in there then? And if any baby tigers came up? Cos I can get a 4ft tank for £69 (hence it being after chrimbo!), if they still have them, if not PAH have some cheap tanks too.
So do you just use the normal hood that comes with a fish tank as a lid? And do you need lighting in one?
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Post by sezzy5889 on Nov 16, 2005 15:02:08 GMT
I don't use lighting in any of my tanks, it's not essential. I just use the see through plastic lids you get that go under the black hoods as lids for my tanks, and put holes in it.
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Post by sonicsnail on Nov 16, 2005 15:42:58 GMT
I have a clear seal (sp?) tank and I had to drill loads of tiny holes in the lid that came with it for ventilation. That wasn't a problem, but these thin flimsy lids are already prone to cracks, so drilling holes in them may make them weaker.
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Post by sezzy5889 on Nov 16, 2005 17:44:33 GMT
mine doesn't brake easily it would bend if you bended it, i made holes in it with a knife and its still strong
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Post by sonicsnail on Nov 16, 2005 18:06:40 GMT
The lid on my glass tank can crack sometimes when cleaning out. I would advise to use a drill (if you have one) rather than a knife. This is because a drill makes clean cut holes with no sharp bits of plastic sticking out. Also, it is much easier to do, just set the drill up and there you go.
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Post by sezzy5889 on Nov 16, 2005 18:15:46 GMT
I wasn't advising it to anyone, just saying thats what i did
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Post by sonicsnail on Nov 16, 2005 18:30:01 GMT
I know you wasn't, I was advising you lol.
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Val
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Post by Val on Nov 16, 2005 21:24:08 GMT
Have to keep an eye out for any snails showing signs of crossbreeding!!
Val
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Post by section8angel on Nov 16, 2005 21:36:24 GMT
Wouldn't you only have to do that if you were going to hatch the eggs though?
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LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Nov 16, 2005 23:43:36 GMT
I'm not interested in breeding them or anything. Ours are purely pets, we hatched a couple of fulicas, that's it - done with - I just froze Sam's latest eggs (and will continue to do so). It's not as if I've got any rare species, just fulicas and dimidiatas, there's plenty of those available as it is - no need to make more.
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LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Nov 18, 2005 13:38:56 GMT
Anyone got any piccies of their aquarium (snailarium? *lol*) set ups? Also, I'd be really grateful if anyone could let me know about lighting.  |
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LisaLQ
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Post by LisaLQ on Nov 19, 2005 19:10:30 GMT
No-one?
I was thinking, it would be nice for new owners to see other folks set ups, it'd be fab if there was a site (or even a page on Petsnails.co.uk) who had a habitat gallery of users set ups, so that we could get ideas without having to trawl the forum?
This is where you tell me there is one, and I have to sit in the corner with the dunce cap on...
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Post by sezzy5889 on Nov 19, 2005 19:19:57 GMT
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Arno
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Post by Arno on Nov 19, 2005 19:51:37 GMT
No-one? I was thinking, it would be nice for new owners to see other folks set ups, it'd be fab if there was a site (or even a page on Petsnails.co.uk) who had a habitat gallery of users set ups, so that we could get ideas without having to trawl the forum? This is where you tell me there is one, and I have to sit in the corner with the dunce cap on... I think thats a great idea,and one which we can use for the newsletter too.Paul probably has some space left on the site  |
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Post by Paul on Nov 19, 2005 22:05:04 GMT
Paul probably has some space left on the site No worries, I'd started on a personal page for each member, but I wasn't quite sure how to continue. So I'll ask you lot. Would you prefer: A section where you enter the details of your snails, including pictures etc and it builds a page for you with all the relevant info. This would allow more integration because all your info will be captured formally. But it is limiting slightly for the same reason. For example, if you entered new snails, and people were waiting for that species, they could be informed and vice-versa. If I allow people to name their own species, that is less possible because we'll get all sorts of spelling differences and mistakes. On the other hand, we'd need a massive list of species (which incidentally, I'm not against). Or a section where you can effectively make your own html page so it can look exactly how you want it to. Or something inbetween, where species aren't defined formally, you just create new snails named by yourself, but your pages would be entirely independent of the rest of the website. I'm not sure what the far-reaching effects would be of either, I've been trying to find the perfect solution, which probably doesn't exist. So, I'd like your thoughts before I continue... |
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Arno
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Post by Arno on Nov 19, 2005 22:11:39 GMT
For me personally the first option would be best(and the easiest one too),with the species named as they should be,which makes looking info up simpler too.
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