yesterday I bought an apple snail to put in with my betta in the 5 gallon, but then I read a bit on how much waste they have so I moved him into the 10 gallon.. here's a photo of him with my comet Paul who is about 2 inches: snails name is Hoover



I can't believe how fast he moves! anyway, my question is, (and this is a dumb question) if he goes around on all the plants, and the petrified wood, and the glass, won't he eat the good bacteria that is not in the filter? and won't that break the cycle? (told you it was a dumb question but I've never owned a snail before)

What a gorgeous snail! I don't think so, they say snails are beneficial to the process. To be positive it doesn't happen, plop a carrot in for him to eat.

thank you I will do that when I feed tonight, seems to me that he is more active at night.. he's just hanging around the back glass today.

He is eating alega when he moves around on the glass and what not.

That is a lovely snail,wow that snail compaired to the goldfish looks
huge i love that coloration on the shell it's pretty nice
great picture.

You have a very nice snail! I really do like his markings! B)