Baby snail found

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  1. rosewell22uk

    rosewell22uk Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    hi i have 2 snails that live in the sand most of their life but do come up for feeding from time to time and lately i have found a white baby snail that resembles the ones that i have. it has rested at the top of my tank at the moment and i would like to keep it. i dont know how to feed or what to feed it. can anyone help
     

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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    We'd have to know what kind of snail it is in order to offer any kind of advice. Any chance you can post a picture?
     
  4. rosewell22uk

    rosewell22uk Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    i ave added a photo. sorry about the quality. i have also added a photo of the suspected parents.
     
  5. SantanzChild

    SantanzChild Plankton

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    A little baby snail on the tank glass just seems like it is begging to be someones dinner.
     
  6. shipbear

    shipbear Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I'm sure it'll find what it needs to eat.. Nice FreeB .. !!!
    I have a few pop up in my tank, now and then.. I just let them do there own thing..

    Good Luck, Larry