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Snails in Fishtank
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My tank has large angels, tetras and a few other small fish, a plec and plastic plants. No new fish for at least 6 months. Yesterday noticed the tank is suddenly full of snails, at least a hundred - about 15mm long and ice-cream cone shaped shells. Where on earth have they come from??
This is my 200th question BTW so I'm awarding myself a few maltesers!
This is my 200th question BTW so I'm awarding myself a few maltesers!
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Right firstly what you have are MTS [Malaysian Trumpet snails] and secondly and most importantly do not add a Clown Loach to your tank just to get rid of snails as they need to be kept in group of 4-5 and can grow to 18'' so unless you have a 6' tank....forget it!
The easiest way to get rid of them [without chemicals] is to hand a lettuce leaf in your tank, they'll all jump on for food and then you can whip them out.
Alternatively....grow them and sell them on Ebay!
Lisa x
The easiest way to get rid of them [without chemicals] is to hand a lettuce leaf in your tank, they'll all jump on for food and then you can whip them out.
Alternatively....grow them and sell them on Ebay!
Lisa x