snails in planted tank

[dannykerbles]

i have noticed my 29 gln has adopted 2 little snails...i have read mixed reaction to keeping them...i dont wanna be inhumane and destroy them...but i dont think i want to house them either....any thoughts?

 

[cometcattle]

Use it as an excuse to buy 2 or 3 small loaches (zebras,skunks).

 

[eugene]

they are useful in keeping your tank algae free...so why not keep them as it is! but have to take note that they can multiply quickly and they add armonia and stuffs to your tank just like your fishes


Cheers!
Eugene

 

[Stryker]

I have a load of those little fellas in my larger tank. I've even transfered some to my sand tank! They do multiply real fast, but I just enjoy them for what they are, variety of my tank contents

If it becomes an epidemic there are plent of types of fish you could add that would feed on them.

I'd just let things run their course and see what happens. However remember, when your tank is established and planted etc, there will be plenty of places you will find it hard to get to, to clean.... so a few snails, ghost shrimp, plec will help with keeping it nice and clean.