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    Pick a snail...any snail...

    Okay guys, I think I need a friggin' snail. I don't like them and they creep me out, but boy do they keep the tank clean.
    So, I'd appreciate your input on which snail I should add to my tank.

    I don't want a million snails....so, one that doesn't make a million babies is preferable.
    Thanks in advance guys.  
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    Alexa Rae
    Co-President of CAK
    MAY THE GOD OF YOUR CHOICE BLESS YOU.
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    Re: Pick a snail...any snail...



    Get a rocket snail.... they clean in 1/100 the time.

    Help support (C)atfish (A)nd (K)ool Pleco's, Houstons premier fish club.

    David Seratt
    Co-President of CAK

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    • #3
      Re: Pick a snail...any snail...

      for algae - probably nerites are the best choice and also they don't reproduce in the aquarium

      i also like the generic pond snail - they will reproduce in the tank, but not as bad as the mts, but i also like them because they give you a gauge of if you are overfeeding your fish etc and of course eat all leftover stuff
      65 gallon - ADA 120p - planted
      55 gallon - AGA standard - mix cichlid
      30 gallon tall - eclipse acrylic - semi-planted

      live and let live

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      • #4
        Re: Pick a snail...any snail...

        I would second the vote for Olive nerites.  They are great algae eaters, can't produce viable eggs in freshwater and are pretty good about keeping out of the mouths of hungry fish.

        You couldn't pay me to put mts or pond snails in my tank.  I go through great lengths to avoid these to terrors.

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        • #5
          Re: Pick a snail...any snail...

          Prohibited Exotic Shellfish Species
          The organisms below are legally classified as exotic, harmful, or potentially harmful. No person may import, possess, sell, or place them into water of the state of Texas except as authorized by rule or permit. For more information, contact Joedy Gray, (512) 389-8037.

          Applesnails and Giant Ram's-horn Snails
          All genera and species of the Family Ampullariidae (previously called Pilidae) including Pomacea and Marisa, except spiketop applesnail (Pomacea bridgesii)
          'Dear Lord,' the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. 'Without you, we are but dust ...'
          He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little four-year old girl voice, 'Mom, what is butt dust?'

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          • #6
            Re: Pick a snail...any snail...

            I'm going to call that number and say I saw one in Lexi's tank.
            Help support (C)atfish (A)nd (K)ool Pleco's, Houstons premier fish club.

            David Seratt
            Co-President of CAK

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            • #7
              Re: Pick a snail...any snail...

              lol...Phish, did you just tease me with your pretty snails??
              Tisk, tisk...you're a snail tease.  
              Help support (C)atfish (A)nd (K)ool Pleco's; Houston's premier fish club
              Alexa Rae
              Co-President of CAK
              MAY THE GOD OF YOUR CHOICE BLESS YOU.

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              • #8
                Re: Pick a snail...any snail...

                just figured you'ld want to know before you got in trouble.  :devil:
                'Dear Lord,' the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. 'Without you, we are but dust ...'
                He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little four-year old girl voice, 'Mom, what is butt dust?'

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