Snail ID

[Clostrangio]

Hello

Found this little snail hanging out on my Val. Can anyone ID it for me and should I keep it or remove it?? I've checked my whole tank and found 2

Thank you


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[joe jaskot]

Looks like you average pond snail.

 

[ocellatus]

Yep. Pond snail.

Which is good news if you're looking for an algae clean up crew.

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[Jrob]

does no harm...keep it

 

[Jrob]

however, they might breed quickly...so that may be a reason to remove, or go grab a snail eater (clown loach)

 

[jabsthetank]

however, they might breed quickly...so that may be a reason to remove, or go grab a snail eater (clown loach)

Potential plant eater as well though...

 

[Pyramid_Party]

They do not eat plants. They will eat plants that are already rotting though. I like having these snails in my tank cause all my fish eat them. Plus they are pretty cool pets themselves. But if you do not have fish to eat them and keep them in check they will get out of hand and multiply a lot.

 

[Clostrangio]

It's a 10 gallon planted, know any fish that would fit in this tank an keep them in check? Also I have shrimp in there if that makes a difference....


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[jabsthetank]

It's a 10 gallon planted, know any fish that would fit in this tank an keep them in check? Also I have shrimp in there if that makes a difference....


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You can get a South American Puffer or possibly a Pea Puffer.

 

[Pyramid_Party]

Yeah but those puffers also eat shrimp. It is not a good idea to add fish just to get rid of snails. Pick all the snails and their eggs out immediately if you do not want them. You have to be diligent and check everyday.