Snail ID [Mystery Creature ID]

Bex44

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Posted on: 17/7/2019 19:52

Snail ID #1

I set up a new tank today and found a stowaway on one of my plants. Any ideas what kind of snail this is? Itâ€™s got a black shell with some mild greyish strips on and is around 1-2cm (half to 1 inch) long. Thanks :)

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Bex44

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Posted on: 17/7/2019 20:49

Re: Snail ID #2

Update: I have now spotted 3 of them! They are all a similar size.
Are they likely to be an invasive species which I should remove ASAP? Or am I ok to leave them?

Fishlady

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Posted on: 17/7/2019 22:55

Re: Snail ID #3

They look like pond snails and will proliferate so I would remove them if I was you.

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