Pest snails what should i do ?

[Weylin]

Would'nt Clown loaches do a good job?

 

[Docsoldlady]

Would'nt Clown loaches do a good job?

I thought so too but they are in the filter.

 

[Lupin]

There are smaller species that are better alternatives compared to clowns.

 

[perryny]

What's the alternative species? Would it bother my RCS (or their offspring)?

 

[Lupin]

What's the alternative species? Would it bother my RCS (or their offspring)?

In your case, get the assassin snails. Loaches will eat them.

 

[perryny]

Thanks. Assassin's definitely sound like the way to go for me.

 

[ozpkchris]

i think im gonna try this

 

[PBoi341]

when i had snails i used boiling water to kill the eggs and snails...it got rid of my problem....

 

[Lupin]

i think im gonna try this

You're only going to make matters worse. What happens when all the snails die? Ammonia spikes. What happens when ammonia spikes? Fish eventually succumbs to it if the ammonia fluctuates to dangerous levels. And you won't be able to house any inverts after using copper.

 

[Aquafreak]

I wouldn't use the chemicals to treat the aquarium and/or the filters. If the snails are only in the filters, leave them there. If they're becoming a problem in the tank, physically remove them. Baiting works, and assassin snails may do the trick also. GL