Can Mystery snails mate?
Since mystery snails are not hermaphrodites, they can breed only when a male and female snail mate. During mating, the male firmly attaches itself to the female and fertilizes her. The female then lays viable eggs above the waterline after a few days. The eggs then hatch in two to four weeks.
How long after mating do mystery snails lay eggs?
Re: How soon after mating will a female lay her eggs? It can take anywhere from two days to two months before she lays eggs. You need to drop the water line so that she can get completely out of the water, which is usually 3″.
Will snails mate with their babies?
Freshwater snails are often hermaphrodites. In other words, they carry both sperm and eggs and can reproduce without the help of another snail. However, some breeds, like apple snails, require both a male and female for fertilization. The freshwater snail generally lays her eggs about 14 days after fertilization.
What do I do if my snail lays eggs?
Removing any eggs you find is the safest bet. Apple and Mystery Snails are the easiest to control because they lay their eggs above water. Simply scan for egg clusters once per day and scrape away any that you find.
What are the water requirements for mystery snails?
And the following water conditions should also suffice if your mystery snails are to stay healthy: Aquarium pH: 0- 7.5 Temperature range: 68° to 84° F. Ammonia/ Nitrite: 0 Nitrate: <20 ppm Calcium levels: 350- 450 ppm KH: 12-18 gH: 8-18
How do mystery snails breed?
How to Breed Mystery Snails (in 5 Steps): Everything I Know Decide on Your Colors. What colors do you want to breed? Create Your Breeding Group. Mystery snails DO have a specific gender (unlike Ramshorn snails). Set the Right Breeding Mood. Raising the temperature has been shown to stimulate breeding. Mating. Snails will mate for 1-6 hours at a time. Hatch the Eggs.
Do mystery snails mate?
Unlike many other types of snails which are hermaphrodites, mystery snails require both a male and a female to reproduce. They DO NOT reproduce asexually like other snails. It is not necessary to alter any tank conditions in order for the snails to mate, as long as they are healthy.
