Snails/clams?

Does anyone know a good place to buy trumpet snails? I just set up my first planted tank and went with black sand for looks. Then of course I found out that sand inhibits soil airation and snails or clams are recommended to stir up the soil to prevent anaerobic soil conditions. So anyways I am looking for a place to get the snails, unless anyone thinks clams would be better. I know where to get some clams but I just think that they may not do as good of a job airating the soil. Any help would be great.

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Permalink Reply by Hmoobthor on September 19, 2011 at 10:02pm

ur LFS should be able to order you some...if not..

aquabid...ebay..amazon

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Permalink Reply by 2apes2gp667wr on September 19, 2011 at 10:17pm

My LFS never got any MTS in so I just went to Ebay. Not bad on price. Think I got 25 for $8. They are better than clams for aeration. Clams somehow soak up excess nitrates. Never looked into how they do it.

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Permalink Reply by Hmoobthor on September 20, 2011 at 10:16am

that is not bad for the price! good luck

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Permalink Reply by Brent on September 20, 2011 at 4:48pm

How many do you think I would need for a 36 gal bow front?

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Permalink Reply by 2apes2gp667wr on September 20, 2011 at 5:22pm

You won't need many to start, they are prolific breeders.

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Permalink Reply by PaducahFishFan on September 20, 2011 at 7:18pm

Clams get their food from the water. They are a filter feeder if I'm not mistaken. The danger is they can bury and die on you and really foul up the water. I considered them at one time but I was worried about that. One person suggested putting a potted plant container in the soil and placing them in that so you can easily find them.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=1075+1642&...

http://isadorapandora.hubpages.com/hub/Introduction-Keeping-Clams-I...

The also seem to prefer cooler water.