Water changes on pond snails? How to not flush babies?

[LyzzaRyzz]

So, im trying to breed pond snails, trumpets and ramshorns in different tanks, and Im wondering, if the new babies are so small, how do i avoide flushing them during a water change? I do 100% because thier snails and they poop!

[masshiimarro]

do you siphon? or do you just manually dump out the water? in my experience as long as you dont purposely make them lose their footing on the glass/deco/ect, they wont detach and go out with the water. or if you REALLY want to make sure, before you dump out the water, check in your bucket or whatever first for them. they'll be on the sides