I purchased nerite snails for my 29 gallon aquarium a few months ago. They have this amusing habit of diving into the sand to the point I’m afraid they have died. Then all of a sudden I’ll see either the smaller or larger one (or both) gliding through the plants.
More recently I decided to add a betta to my ten gallon tall hexagonal aquarium alongside my six kuhli loaches. On a whim I purchased the round, orange ‘pumpkin’ nerite snail living with him. That one went into the larger tank, as well, due to the fact its tight fitting lid will thwart all nerites’ notorious escape attempts.
On a side note, I’ve rigged a few random pieces of plastic to cover gaps, which is keeping those kuhli loaches safely contained. I’m still in the habit of checking around the tank stand just in case one manages to jump out onto the carpet.
Back to this new snail, it tends to stay on the glass. I enjoy observing the different behaviors. Best of all was the surprise interest paid by the small resident checking out the new tank mate. I’ve no idea its intention but the two soon parted ways without incident.
Can you come up with a caption explaining what these two snails might have been saying to one another? Do you know most community fish tend to ignore peaceful bottom dwellers such as loaches and corydoras?
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