snail problem

[netninja]

Hello everyone,

Can someone advise me on how to get rid of these small snails in my daughters 10g tank? I think it was transferred over when I bought some endlers and the buyer placed a small plant in the breather bag. I only saw 2 but didnt realize they multiply like mad!

Thanks
Norm

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[Jason]

Buy an assassin snail or two

[johnnymisty]

Buy an assassin snail or two

+1

[netninja]

Ok great thanks guys..i think i saw some for sale at HAW.

[mnemenoi]

Homeless Aquatics has them as well

[mistahoo]

Homeless Aquatics has them as well

+1 He'll even ship them and those snails are Ramshorns. They make for great puffer food or smash them up for fish food.

[netninja]

thanks for the info everyone.

[HepCaribou]

snail problem

Alternate viewpoint: snail populations multiply in direct response to extra uneaten fish food, so they're performing a water-cleaning service for you!

Yours appear to be common ramshorn snails and aren't harmful unless you just don't like them!

[netninja]

Alternate viewpoint: snail populations multiply in direct response to extra uneaten fish food, so they're performing a water-cleaning service for you!

Yours appear to be common ramshorn snails and aren't harmful unless you just don't like them!

its just getting out of hand. 10 was ok to view but that's X10 now.

[Jason]

If you want to do a quick removal then try making a snail trap.

Put a jar in the aquarium with some food in there.

In the middle of the night, it should be filled with snails trying to get to the food. Take out the snail filled jar and that should be a quick solution. You will still need the assassin snail but this should cut down on the time.

And there's really no downside to having a jar in there for one night.

[Jason]

If you want to do a quick removal then try making a snail trap.

Put a jar in the aquarium with some food in there.

In the middle of the night, it should be filled with snails trying to get to the food. Take out the snail filled jar and that should be a quick solution. You will still need the assassin snail but this should cut down on the time.

And there's really no downside to having a jar in there for one night.

Here's an example of one.

http://www.aquariumlife.com.au/showthread.php/11131-DIY-Snail-Trap

[netninja]

Here's an example of one.

http://www.aquariumlife.com.au/showt...DIY-Snail-Trap

Thanks for the info Jason.

[OBRIEN]

Clown Loach will end that problem quick ...also Gourami's will eat all the eggs

[armthehomeless]

Re: snail problem

Clown Loach will end that problem quick ...also Gourami's will eat all the eggs

That is a method that I've found to not be as effective. I'm not sure that someone should put a clown loach in a 10g, anyhow.

[netninja]

That is a method that I've found to not be as effective. I'm not sure that someone should put a clown loach in a 10g, anyhow.

Just sent you a pm.