Thursday, May 30, 2013

Pomecea Canaliculata

Cana snails grow quite large, so I would suggest a tank with a minimum capacity of 5 gallons.  They are a dangerously invasive species that may not be kept in some states, you need to refer to your states invasive species list.  for the same reason they may not be bought or traded across state lines.

Cana will eat almost every kind of plant, and so cannot be kept in a planted tank.  The only exception I have found so far are moss balls. It has been reported that they will not eat pond weed (Elodea canadensis)

Mating
Canas are sometimes called "true apple snails".  Many species are referred to fairly interchangeably as apple snails of mystery snails, but if you want a snail that will actually grow to the size of an apple--choose a cana.

Female laying eggs
Snails are male and female, and females lay eggs in large masses above the water line. The eggs hatch after 2-4 weeks and the snails drop into the water.

Snails hatching

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Fish News

Friday, October 5, 2012

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

CPO pictures (Dwarf Mexican Crawfish)

CPO


Mating


Crayfish in foreground, shed skin in background

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Mr Aqua 5 Gallon

Mr Aqua makes frameless tank that are a lot cheaper than most other brands. They are made from thick glass sealed together with silicone.  This is the 5 gallon which is 10 by ten inches at the base and 12 inches high and has a front with a vertical bow. Shown here with a submersible heater, Hagen submersible filter and Tom light.

I am using this one to house three dwarf orange crayfish and some red cherry shrimp. The tank seems to be a good quality for the price and displays well. Now I just need to get some plants to grow up enough to conceal the filter a bit....