Would It Be ... Snails

[SeanTrollope]

would it be a good idea to buy plants and fish from a petstore with snail infested tanks i dont want the snails to be in my tank.

 

[Ch4rlie]

would it be a good idea to buy plants and fish from a petstore with snail infested tanks i dont want the snails to be in my tank.

 
Generally, if you do not want snails, then its a good idea not to buy plants in a tank in LFS where you see lots of snails.
 
Pond or common snails tend to lay eggs anywhere, including plant leaves.
 
A good clean of plants before adding to your tank may help eliminate these from entering your tank but not guaranteed.
 
But where you are, South Africa, I have no idea what kind of snails they may be to be honest.
 
Perhaps ordering plants online from a reputable store that delivers anywhere might be a better option for you?

 

[Gruntle]

I bought an amazon sword from a LFS and cleaned off all of the snails.  Then the eggs hatched and I have an abundance of them through the tank (keeps me busy at night sorting them from the Mystery Snails and disposing of them, I guess).
 
Not recommended if you can get plants from a cleaner (snail free) shop.

 

[SeanTrollope]

 

would it be a good idea to buy plants and fish from a petstore with snail infested tanks i dont want the snails to be in my tank.

 
Generally, if you do not want snails, then its a good idea not to buy plants in a tank in LFS where you see lots of snails.
 
Pond or common snails tend to lay eggs anywhere, including plant leaves.
 
A good clean of plants before adding to your tank may help eliminate these from entering your tank but not guaranteed.
 
But where you are, South Africa, I have no idea what kind of snails they may be to be honest.
 
Perhaps ordering plants online from a reputable store that delivers anywhere might be a better option for you?
 

i have no idea what snails they are but they are small and brown with pointy shells.

 

[Ch4rlie]

Small and brown with pointy shells points to pond snails - have a look at this link, see if this help identify your snails.
 
http/www.planetinverts.com/pond_snail.html

 

[stanleo]

I have the option of getting assassin snails to take care of any pest snails that get into the tank so it doesn't bother me a bit to buy from a place that has pest snails. You may not have the luxury of getting assassin snails in South Africa.
 
I have heard that a dip in a weak concentration of bleach is effective. Just remember to rinse plant thoroughly afterwards.

 

[SeanTrollope]

Small and brown with pointy shells points to pond snails - have a look at this link, see if this help identify your snails.
 
http/www.planetinverts.com/pond_snail.html

no not like that at all.