is this normal?

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  1. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    i went in my room and my FW snail was on the ground out of the tank with a snail trail behind him! anyone have these problems?
     
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    I was having this happen all the time with Nerite snails until I lowered the water level in the tank to JUST below the rim - no more carpet surfers since!!!
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    no this is some 2 inch golden snail thats really fast!first time to and the water level was 1/4 inch under the rim!
     
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    Golden apple snail? Maybe give him a wetsuit?
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    i think thats the species of snail!lol maybe make a DIY screen top;D
     
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