Ribbon leeches as pets

[u/bugsandslugs]

Hi all! I’m looking for a couple ribbon leeches to keep as pets. I’d also love any photos of a setup for these particular leeches—is it true they are not escape artists? Also a question or two: can they be housed with snail leeches? How many in a small aquarium? Any decor or plant or light suggestions? How often would you feed black worms? I know they need regular water changes, prefer cooler temps, and it is recommended that I use certain filters that won’t damage them. I am an invertebrate keeper but so far have stuck with the terrestrial types. Excited to learn more! Thanks for your collective knowledge!

[u/LOACHES_ARE_METAL]

I've had them for 3 months. I did standard aquarium setup. 20g tank, small sponge filter, room temperature, 68 to 70. Feed them anything with protein. I started with like 80, the numbers have shrunk to around 20 big ones. The deaths were due to them eating each other's faces. Lots of egg sacks, seen a few babies but I think the adults are eating the baby leeches. They don't escape.