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"jammer" wrote in message
... I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay postage. Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial snails in a pond. I might have some that survived "winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio). If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds to see if I have any to spare. Here's one website (not mine) with a description: http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort & anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm other types of plants. And they are prolific. You probably don't want those, but if you do, I could send dozens, which will probably be hundreds by the time they reach you. Gail San Antonio TX |
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"jammer" wrote in message
... I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay postage. Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial snails in a pond. I might have some that survived "winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio). If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds to see if I have any to spare. Here's one website (not mine) with a description: http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort & anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm other types of plants. And they are prolific. You probably don't want those, but if you do, I could send dozens, which will probably be hundreds by the time they reach you. Gail San Antonio TX |
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On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:48:59 GMT, "Gail Futoran"
wrote: "jammer" wrote in message .. . I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay postage. Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial snails in a pond. I might have some that survived "winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio). If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds to see if I have any to spare. Here's one website (not mine) with a description: http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort & anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm other types of plants. And they are prolific. You probably don't want those, but if you do, I could send dozens, which will probably be hundreds by the time they reach you. Gail San Antonio TX Well, someone spoke to me about trap door snails. My pond is a 70 gallon baby and i am unsure if ping pong ball sized snails would wipe out all the plants or just the excess algae. OR, if this would be too small for them. I had some little black snails and that's about all i know. |
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On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:48:59 GMT, "Gail Futoran"
wrote: "jammer" wrote in message .. . I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay postage. Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial snails in a pond. I might have some that survived "winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio). If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds to see if I have any to spare. Here's one website (not mine) with a description: http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort & anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm other types of plants. And they are prolific. You probably don't want those, but if you do, I could send dozens, which will probably be hundreds by the time they reach you. Gail San Antonio TX Well, someone spoke to me about trap door snails. My pond is a 70 gallon baby and i am unsure if ping pong ball sized snails would wipe out all the plants or just the excess algae. OR, if this would be too small for them. I had some little black snails and that's about all i know. |
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On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:48:59 GMT, "Gail Futoran"
wrote: "jammer" wrote in message .. . I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay postage. Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial snails in a pond. I might have some that survived "winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio). If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds to see if I have any to spare. Here's one website (not mine) with a description: http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort & anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm other types of plants. And they are prolific. You probably don't want those, but if you do, I could send dozens, which will probably be hundreds by the time they reach you. Gail San Antonio TX Well, someone spoke to me about trap door snails. My pond is a 70 gallon baby and i am unsure if ping pong ball sized snails would wipe out all the plants or just the excess algae. OR, if this would be too small for them. I had some little black snails and that's about all i know. |
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"Pond Newbie" wrote in message ... Some are "good" and some are "bad". The ones here are tiny teardrop shaped black snails. I was wondering if those are the good kind. Perhaps someone in the group will advise us both. snip This site is pretty thorough... http://www.molluscan.com/shellimages/ -- BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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"BenignVanilla" wrote in message ... snip This site is pretty thorough... http://www.molluscan.com/shellimages/ snip Sorry...I posted that before I realized they are all eastern species. -- BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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"jammer" wrote in message ... Yes, i know. I had a snail problem in an aquarium once. I made the mistake of flushing them.. By morning i had a toilet bowl full of snails. haha I had many and they kept the pond clean, but there isnt one of them left. I guess something eats them around here. snip Clown Loaches will devour snails. I had a snail about the size of a golf ball, and this little Loach, just 3-4 inches long, devoured him in days. -- BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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"Pond Newbie" wrote in message ... Some are "good" and some are "bad". The ones here are tiny teardrop shaped black snails. I was wondering if those are the good kind. Perhaps someone in the group will advise us both. snip This site is pretty thorough... http://www.molluscan.com/shellimages/ -- BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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"BenignVanilla" wrote in message ... snip This site is pretty thorough... http://www.molluscan.com/shellimages/ snip Sorry...I posted that before I realized they are all eastern species. -- BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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"jammer" wrote in message ... Yes, i know. I had a snail problem in an aquarium once. I made the mistake of flushing them.. By morning i had a toilet bowl full of snails. haha I had many and they kept the pond clean, but there isnt one of them left. I guess something eats them around here. snip Clown Loaches will devour snails. I had a snail about the size of a golf ball, and this little Loach, just 3-4 inches long, devoured him in days. -- BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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Egads! I wish sites like that would thumbnail the images for searching. If you are trying
to identify something, and you don't have a name, you are stuck clicking link, after link, until you see what you are looking for. I have seen the same thing with many "scientific" sites, such as fungi. I was searching for a particular toadstool the other day, and had to click at least a hundred links to finally find it. LOL. DeAnna -- http://lamb.iswiz.com/pond.php If you remember that I prefer my spam without cheese- then you may be able to email me. "BenignVanilla" wrote in message ... "BenignVanilla" wrote in message ... snip This site is pretty thorough... http://www.molluscan.com/shellimages/ snip Sorry...I posted that before I realized they are all eastern species. -- BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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Egads! I wish sites like that would thumbnail the images for searching. If you are trying
to identify something, and you don't have a name, you are stuck clicking link, after link, until you see what you are looking for. I have seen the same thing with many "scientific" sites, such as fungi. I was searching for a particular toadstool the other day, and had to click at least a hundred links to finally find it. LOL. DeAnna -- http://lamb.iswiz.com/pond.php If you remember that I prefer my spam without cheese- then you may be able to email me. "BenignVanilla" wrote in message ... "BenignVanilla" wrote in message ... snip This site is pretty thorough... http://www.molluscan.com/shellimages/ snip Sorry...I posted that before I realized they are all eastern species. -- BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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That is what I have. The trapdoor snails. Small, black and teardrop shaped.
I used to keep ramshorns and "mystery" snails in the aquariums to keep things clean. I didn't realize ramshorns would survive in a pond. I am not too far from you (near the Austin area), so email me if you'd like me to send you some. DeAnna -- http://lamb.iswiz.com/pond.php If you remember that I prefer my spam without cheese- then you may be able to email me. "jammer" wrote in message ... On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:48:59 GMT, "Gail Futoran" wrote: "jammer" wrote in message .. . I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay postage. Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial snails in a pond. I might have some that survived "winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio). If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds to see if I have any to spare. Here's one website (not mine) with a description: http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort & anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm other types of plants. And they are prolific. You probably don't want those, but if you do, I could send dozens, which will probably be hundreds by the time they reach you. Gail San Antonio TX Well, someone spoke to me about trap door snails. My pond is a 70 gallon baby and i am unsure if ping pong ball sized snails would wipe out all the plants or just the excess algae. OR, if this would be too small for them. I had some little black snails and that's about all i know. |
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That is what I have. The trapdoor snails. Small, black and teardrop shaped.
I used to keep ramshorns and "mystery" snails in the aquariums to keep things clean. I didn't realize ramshorns would survive in a pond. I am not too far from you (near the Austin area), so email me if you'd like me to send you some. DeAnna -- http://lamb.iswiz.com/pond.php If you remember that I prefer my spam without cheese- then you may be able to email me. "jammer" wrote in message ... On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:48:59 GMT, "Gail Futoran" wrote: "jammer" wrote in message .. . I am in zone 7 (Fort Worth) and I had some little black snails that didn't make it through the winter. Does anyone have some they could send me that wont eat plants but will eat algae? I could pay postage. Jammer, are you referring to the Japanese Trapdoor Snails? I believe those are the most beneficial snails in a pond. I might have some that survived "winter" (not much of one down here in San Antonio). If that's what you're looking for, I'll check my ponds to see if I have any to spare. Here's one website (not mine) with a description: http://www.pondscaper.com/critterssnail.html I have a ton of common Ramshorn snails. I haven't noticed they damage the plants but I only have hardy water lilies, some kind of common rush, hornwort & anacharis, so I can't guarantee they wouldn't harm other types of plants. And they are prolific. You probably don't want those, but if you do, I could send dozens, which will probably be hundreds by the time they reach you. Gail San Antonio TX Well, someone spoke to me about trap door snails. My pond is a 70 gallon baby and i am unsure if ping pong ball sized snails would wipe out all the plants or just the excess algae. OR, if this would be too small for them. I had some little black snails and that's about all i know. |
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