Jump to content

Introducing a NEW selectively bred Mystery Snail!

KillieOrCory

By KillieOrCory
in Freshwater Snails

 Share

Recommended Posts

KillieOrCory Shrimp Breeder

KillieOrCory

Posted
Posted

After years of selective breeding I have managed to achieve my goal of breeding a totally unique snail.

Hundreds of trials and false starts later I've managed to breed and enhance the unique characteristic I've been trying to establish.

This trait started as a slight 'blemish' on the shell of one of my snails. As with all new traits, it takes a keen eye to recognize it for what it is, and to selectively breed to turn the 'blemish' to a full blown new variety.

I had to cull a plenty to make sure I chose best of the best in each generation not to maintain the trait but to enhance it.

Also super specific water conditions are also required to ensure that the trait is maintained and displayed for all its glory. Letting the water parameters deteriorate even a little bit could compromise the awesomeness of this trait. This is not a snail for the beginner!!!

So I give you:

The HAIRY Mystery Snail

IMG_3783_zps5ed896ee.jpg

I will not part with this snail. Though offers over $10k are considered! ;)

PS: I am not serious! :victorious:

PS2: I'll never part with this snail!!!

PS3: LOL

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Baccus Shrimp Master

Baccus

Posted
Posted

You can call it the cousin IT snail LOL

PS I think he needed some friends to help mow is garden.:rofl:

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • HOF Member
ineke Shrimp Guru

ineke

Posted
  • HOF Member
Posted

:rofl:Love it Serkan- i read it without seeing the picture and then bam not quite what I expected -good one

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Squiggle Shrimp Guru

Squiggle

Posted
Posted

That's awesome dude, if it ends up going grey it would look a lot like Jay Leno, hahaha! :rofl:

JayLeno_zps7534a2f0.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Baccus Shrimp Master

Baccus

Posted
Posted

Elvis is not dead he is just incognito :rofl:

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Baccus Shrimp Master

Baccus

Posted
Posted

It appears I have been following a similar breeding program, just with a different species of snail.

Introducing what I call Army Snail, characterised by its unique army style crew cut and green camouflage.

P10400532_zps61418814.jpg

P10400502_zps08ad9828.jpg

P10400562_zps0cc81168.jpg

P1040049_zpse161d914.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Hyzenthlay Shrimp Keeper

Hyzenthlay

Posted
Posted

Haha! Don't your shrimp clean the snails? Mine always seem to have hangers on riding along. :P

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Join Our Community!

    Register today, ask questions and share your shrimp and fish tank experiences with us!

  • Must Read SKF Articles

    Shrimp Disease and Treatment
    Tibee, Taitbee, Pinto, Mischling, F1, F2

  • Tropical Fish Forum
    Discus Breeding Guide
    Discus Disease and Treatment Guide

  • Posts

    • sdlTBfanUK
      Finally set up the 30L Shrimp Tank

      By sdlTBfanUK · Posted

      It has been a few weeks now and I have done a couple of large water changes. I tested the water parameters this morning, GH6 and KH2, TDS 140 and PH 7.5. Obviously the PH is off but there isn't anything in the tank that should cause the PH to rise to this figure so I will just run the tank for another month with 10% weekly water changes (probably just with RO water) and see where we are at that point. The RO water tests at PH6, and the KH and GH in the tank could come down as they are at the upper limits for Caridina shrimps! There are only about 10 very small snails in there at this point, but they seem to be doing well enough.
    • sdlTBfanUK
      Pure Red Line (PRL) Shrimps Western Australia seller

      By sdlTBfanUK · Posted

      I believe these to be very rare in Australia so you may even consider making it a longer term plan and produce your own by starting with the best CRS you can get as that is where the pure lines started! Depends how patient and interested in the project you are, but would save money as well? If I recall correctly it takes from 8 generations of selective breeding? They sell them at micro aquatic shop but do not ship to Western Australia, but that means they are available in Australia. https://microaquaticshop.com.au/products/pure-red-line-grade-ss-shrimp Good luck and just maybe smeone on here may point you in the right direction or be able to supply you with some.
    • Jimmy
      Pure Red Line (PRL) Shrimps Western Australia seller

      By Jimmy · Posted

      Hi Guys,  Does anyone know where to buy PRL shrimps in WA, not the CRS please. Thanks Regards  
    • Subtlefly
      Is this garden hose end alloy pipe safe to use for aquarium piping?

      By Subtlefly · Posted

      Yes it’s super accurate to position where I want now and stay there- I am satisfied.  All the fish and shrimpers are doing excellent! Coming up on 4 years running!
    • sdlTBfanUK
      Is this garden hose end alloy pipe safe to use for aquarium piping?

      By sdlTBfanUK · Posted

      You must be pleased with that, it looks better and is much more robust and less likely to damage or leaks! The tank looks very natural now it has been running for a time. I see the ember tetras, how are the blue shrimp doing, I see a few? The cat and dog look very content and unimpressed, lol.
×
×
  • Create New...