Nerite Snails Escaping?

drew2007 · 04/16/2012, 08:41 PM

Is it normal for these snails to leave the tank? i Have found a few on my floor and on the out side of the tank and stand.

reefcleaners · 04/16/2012, 08:51 PM

they may do that for the first week as they learn their boundaries

drew2007 · 04/16/2012, 09:00 PM

Quick response. Thanks! Its been about 2-3 weeks. However it hasnt been as frequent.

Hangman187 · 04/16/2012, 09:01 PM

Ya mine do that, don't think they are the brightest of snails.

aleonn · 04/18/2012, 12:51 PM

Mine still try to climb out, and I have a euro-braced tank with a canopy. They usually make their way on top of the corner overflow, and climb from there LOL.

johnike · 04/21/2012, 11:10 AM

Yes, they like to hang out above the water line!
John, thanks again for the GREAT shipment.

Evanski9 · 04/21/2012, 11:32 AM

Just read this thread and found mine on the carpet two of them? I wonder how long they can live out of water?

reefcleaners · 04/22/2012, 05:53 AM

YOur welcome!

reefcleaners · 04/22/2012, 07:40 AM

It will depend on how long the water in their shell lasts. If they are closed up it is longer than if they are on the move. Hotter = less time, humid, better than dry. When closed their shells are pretty water tight. In ideal conditions 24 hours if not more.

aleonn · 04/23/2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Evanski9

Just read this thread and found mine on the carpet two of them? I wonder how long they can live out of water?

I always throw the Nerites back into the tank, and almost always see them moving from their spot when I check back!

jagr200 · 06/13/2012, 11:09 AM

I find them daily. Usually my German shepherd brings them to me. I just put them back in the tank and they are alive. Pretty amazing. Haha

reefcleaners · 06/14/2012, 03:34 AM

They can stay out of water for awhile b/c they keep it in their shell and that is enough to keep their gills wet and working. If you find them on your floor at the first week or so, try bunching them somewhere so they can find a home, or clean the floor so it doesn't seem like an obvious place for a meal.

04/16/2012, 08:41 PM	#1
drew2007 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 524	Nerite Snails Escaping? Is it normal for these snails to leave the tank? i Have found a few on my floor and on the out side of the tank and stand. __________________ 75g Deep Blue Rimless, Trigger Systems Ruby 30s Sump, RO Diablo XS160, (3)Maxspect Mazarra P Series LED's, (2)Vortech MP40's, (2)BRS Dosers, Digital Aquatics RKL, BRS Reactor, Next Reef MR1 Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless w/ monterey stand

04/16/2012, 09:00 PM	#3
drew2007 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 524	Quick response. Thanks! Its been about 2-3 weeks. However it hasnt been as frequent. __________________ 75g Deep Blue Rimless, Trigger Systems Ruby 30s Sump, RO Diablo XS160, (3)Maxspect Mazarra P Series LED's, (2)Vortech MP40's, (2)BRS Dosers, Digital Aquatics RKL, BRS Reactor, Next Reef MR1 Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless w/ monterey stand

04/21/2012, 11:10 AM	#6
johnike Over where? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 1,498	Yes, they like to hang out above the water line! John, thanks again for the GREAT shipment. __________________ But these are all fish people, not random lunatics ~ jlanger Current Tank Info: 240 TruVu acrylic, 75 gallon DIY sump/refugium, 3X175 2X250 MH, PM Bullet 2 skimmer with Iwaki MD55RLT. 10 outlet closed loop.

04/16/2012, 08:51 PM	#2
reefcleaners RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 369	they may do that for the first week as they learn their boundaries

04/16/2012, 09:01 PM	#4
Hangman187 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Welland Posts: 53	Ya mine do that, don't think they are the brightest of snails.

04/18/2012, 12:51 PM	#5
aleonn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,132	Mine still try to climb out, and I have a euro-braced tank with a canopy. They usually make their way on top of the corner overflow, and climb from there LOL.

04/21/2012, 11:32 AM	#7
Evanski9 Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fullerton Posts: 31	Just read this thread and found mine on the carpet two of them? I wonder how long they can live out of water?

04/22/2012, 05:53 AM	#8
reefcleaners RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 369	YOur welcome!

04/22/2012, 07:40 AM	#9
reefcleaners RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 369	It will depend on how long the water in their shell lasts. If they are closed up it is longer than if they are on the move. Hotter = less time, humid, better than dry. When closed their shells are pretty water tight. In ideal conditions 24 hours if not more.

06/13/2012, 11:09 AM	#11
jagr200 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 76	I find them daily. Usually my German shepherd brings them to me. I just put them back in the tank and they are alive. Pretty amazing. Haha

06/14/2012, 03:34 AM	#12
reefcleaners RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 369	They can stay out of water for awhile b/c they keep it in their shell and that is enough to keep their gills wet and working. If you find them on your floor at the first week or so, try bunching them somewhere so they can find a home, or clean the floor so it doesn't seem like an obvious place for a meal.