Aquariums: issue with snail shell i am not sure what to do
i have added egg shells cuttlefish bone/clam shell and coral rubble so i dont think its a calcium issue. This is only realy happening in this tank, i use rain water.
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rotgobbo on
Try feeding them some blanched spinach, or if you don’t have access to that then collared greens, cabbage, chard, or with no other choices potato peel but be careful of water fouling.
With all the above make sure they are thoroughly rinsed/washed before blanching.
We don’t want to boil the vegetables because that can strip most of the magnesium out, and we want the magnesium.
My theory is your snail must be magnesium deficient, because you’re providing good sources of calcium. Snails and shrimp need magnesium to be able to absorb calcium in their diet.
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To steam in a microwave, place the greens in a food safe container, add 2 tablespoons of fresh water into the container, add a loosely fitting lid, then microwave on high power for 4 minutes.
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Try feeding them some blanched spinach, or if you don’t have access to that then collared greens, cabbage, chard, or with no other choices potato peel but be careful of water fouling.
With all the above make sure they are thoroughly rinsed/washed before blanching.
We don’t want to boil the vegetables because that can strip most of the magnesium out, and we want the magnesium.
My theory is your snail must be magnesium deficient, because you’re providing good sources of calcium. Snails and shrimp need magnesium to be able to absorb calcium in their diet.
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To steam in a microwave, place the greens in a food safe container, add 2 tablespoons of fresh water into the container, add a loosely fitting lid, then microwave on high power for 4 minutes.