Snails

[jamie20]

Hi all, can anyone help me, i have some small white snails in my tank haven't a clue where they came from as i haven't put anything in the tank except some tubifex?. Is there anything on the market to get rid of them?.
Any reply would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[fluttermoth]

Snail killing solutions are available, but not recommended as they can adversly affect your water quality.

The best method of snail control is a combination of manual removal (put a piece of tomato, cucumber or lettuce in the tank overnight to attract the snails) and making sure you're not overfeeding; no excess food = less snails.

 

[eaglesaquarium]

Tomato? I hadn't heard that one before. I would think the acid in the tomato would be an issue.



I agree with the rest. Manual removal and not overfeeding is the best solution.

 

[fluttermoth]

Well, my BNs and snails love tomato; I've not had a problem with using it.

 

[pablothebetta]

Or you could add an asassin snail, that'd get rid of them. However it would also get rid of any wanted snails in the tank too...

 

[the_lock_man]

Or you could add an asassin snail, that'd get rid of them. However it would also get rid of any wanted snails in the tank too...

Small ones, yeah.