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ta_laitha in pittsburgh

Aquarium supply question

Feb 10, 2009 11:49

I'm searching for a store that sells freshwater snails, preferably larger ones. I've looked around at several of the Petcos in the area with no luck. Does anyone have any suggestions where I might purchase them?

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pallmalls February 10 2009, 17:32:55 UTC

If it's still there, try Elmer's Aquarium on Business 22 in Monroeville.

ta_laitha February 10 2009, 17:33:41 UTC

I don't often go out that way but it might be worth the trip. Maybe I can check in the phonebook.

weaz3l February 10 2009, 19:13:23 UTC

It's still there. It's the only place I go for aquarium stuff so I definitely toss my vote in for it too.

ta_laitha February 10 2009, 19:48:26 UTC

That's a good vote to hear. :)

furious_mold February 10 2009, 17:45:42 UTC

A friend of mine swears by Elmer's http://www.elmersaquarium.com/

ta_laitha February 10 2009, 19:48:51 UTC

That's what I keep hearing.

rapier1 February 10 2009, 17:54:26 UTC

As other have said Elmer's is the place to go. Give them a call first to make sure they have them in stock. You are basically looking for Mystery or Apple Snails. Most stores use the name interchangeably even though they aren't actually the same species. Either way you'll end up with a large freshwater tropical snail - so make sure you are using a heated tank. http://www.fishpondinfo.com/snail2.htm has good information on both.

ta_laitha February 10 2009, 19:50:08 UTC

I can't do a tank heater. I know there are several species that don't require them. The tank I have is a northern stream/river tank. A heater isn't an option. I can call Elmer's though and see if there are more options.

kravenandpeas February 10 2009, 18:13:33 UTC

i've had good luck with the seahorse outside of gibsonia. http://www.seahorseinc.org/ i'm not sure how far you wanna travel, but just a suggestion.

ta_laitha February 10 2009, 19:50:35 UTC

I'll definitely give them a call. Distance isn't an issue.

sleepsong February 10 2009, 18:38:27 UTC

I've bought several freshwater snails at the PetCo in the Waterfront. They've got *tons* of Black Mystery and Inca snails, among others.

ta_laitha February 10 2009, 19:51:04 UTC

I'll have to check again. LAst time I was out there was around Christmas and their stocks were all low.

sleepsong February 10 2009, 20:31:45 UTC

Really? I was there once around the end of November and they had probably fifty or sixty of each type.

ta_laitha February 11 2009, 01:12:49 UTC

It was literally a day or two before Christmas. Hmm.. I can always try again.