What's The Problem With Snails?

[ppbon]

Why do I read so much about finding a snail-eater, or eradicating them?
Are they harmful to the ecosystem?
I have three or four small ones, so I'm curious.
Thanks.
Happy Aquaculturing,
Pedro

 

[doresy]

hi, the trouble is a few will turn into loads if you're not careful

 

[limerickbandit]

I like them and so do my clown loaches

LB

 

[Inchworm]

Hi ppbon

I think I can show you more easily than I can explain it. I never put any snails in this tank, but this is what I am trying to get rid of now.

Little ones on the back of the tank. Look closely.

 

[NameUser]

oh yea, those look like the ones i got.. only mine seem slimey-er.

 

[three-fingers]

I like snails, find them interesting. They don't destroy plants or anything, some people just dont like seeing loads of them.