Ginevive - I agree with you about the plecos. That's another reason I don't like them: they get huge. I feel guilty keeping them in such a small tank. I also love how you said "snake" when you meant to say "snail". Shows what you usually deal with. -lol-
As for the apple snail, I've done a lot of research and think I'll be alright with him. I stumbled across this website if anyone is interested. LOTS of info. http://applesnail.net/
Haha! Oops. I like the apple snails as well; I never had the blue ones, but did have the golden-yellow colored ones.
-Jen. Back in the hobby after a hiatus!
Ball pythons:
0.1 normal; 1.1 albino. 1.0 pied; 0.1 het pied; 1.0 banana.