stinking snails

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--I have also have considered putting activated charcoal in the tank. And maybe too small of a tank. Chris this could be a great witnessing tool.-----------------------
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hi Chris
   sense our batas kept bothering our 2 snails we put them in a tank of their own, bot the smell is gross. what can we do?
 


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Hi Mark;

I know! Isn't He awesome? Jesus loves you too.....

Could the snails be in too small a tank? Does it have a filter? Snails are basically "poop machines" so they need more care than we usually think. Change their water often and give them a good filter. The tank is probably going through a break-in period too which can be a bit on the stinky side. More water changes will help.

God Bless You Mark!..........

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Hi Mark;

Carbon or charcoal would be okay, but replace it once a week. Once it absorbs all the miscroscopic stuff it can, it sometimes starts leaching it back into the water. You are probably right that they need a bigger tank.

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