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Subject: Re: Apple Snails

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Martin

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Date Posted: 23:11:03 05/08/01 Tue
In reply to: steve 's message, "Apple Snails" on 05:39:21 05/08/01 Tue

Steve, it might be some sort of calcium deficiency. Is there any plant matter that is known to be high in calcium that you could add to their diet to improve things.
Failing that, have you thought about using car body filler to bung up those holes.

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Author: Steve [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:47:01 05/09/01 Wed Thanks Martin I'll try some GM leaves rich in calcium, hey what about the water their advertisinng on tele with as much calcium as a bottle of milk would that help? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Martin [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 23:28:09 05/09/01 Wed Well, you never know but I would not advise the use of bottled water in the aquarium. Just out of interest, what is the water chemistry of your tank with this problem, it maybe to soft and acid and therefore disolving the shells. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]