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	Safe Way to Get Rid Of Snails?
cbcinnie Fingerling Posts: 49 Kudos: 49 Votes: 8 Registered: 10-Sep-2005	I have Panda Cories, Glowiight tetras, Neon tetras and ottos. Is there a safe medication to get rid of them? I've used the lettuce method, it doesn't work for my snails, they ignore it, and I keep removing any that I see. I would like to get them out of my tank. I'm fully stocked so getting snail eating fish isn't a good idea.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Depending on the size of you tank get a clown loach. I have one in my Betta tank and he did it in a few days. More tank info here Have a look in [link=My Profile]http:// www.fishprofiles.com/interactive/forums/profile.asp?userid=6741" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] for my tank info [link=Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tanks]http://photobucket.com/albums/b209/keithgh/Betta%20desktop%20tank/" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	You may get a CL for a few days & he'll do wonders with snails. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Beardude Big Fish Posts: 309 Kudos: 26 Votes: 2 Registered: 11-Mar-2001	Try putting a piece of cucumber or courgette in the aquarium to attract the snails. Otherwise keeping attacking those snail hordes one by one.....
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	but if ur tight for space...get a smaller variety..and if decide u dont need it or not want to keep it..u can return it to ur lfs
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
ckk125 Big Fish Posts: 320 Kudos: 285 Votes: 71 Registered: 30-Jul-2005	clown loach might be too big for a tank..try getting some yoyo loaches..they are just as good.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
monkeyboy Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 375 Votes: 223 Registered: 10-Apr-2005	i've been trying to find a yoyo loach, but nobodys got them in southeast part of michigan Fish tanks are an expensive addiction
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
divertran Fish Addict Posts: 784 Kudos: 469 Votes: 165 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	yeppers, a nice pair of yo-yos is just what the doctor ordered. You may be able to borrow some, or use the trick of buying them and returning them in a few days. How big is your set up? I had a bunch of snails but my wife brought home a big mormyrid that ate them all in no time, and the yo yos took care of what was in the other tank. Oh, just an aside, tried that lettuce/algae wafer/cuke/zuchhini thing. from all those veggies, on seperate days, only one snail came out. I dunno, mebbe I just had carniverous snails but I don't think that method is worth beans!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	Hellooo.. he's said the lettuce hasn't worked and he doesn't want to add fish... What kind of snails are they and why particularly want to get rid of them? If they're not coming to cucumber or whatnot I don't suspect they're eating plants... I would just leave them As far as medications, there are "fish-safe" medications out there, and the meds themselves shouldn't hurt your fish, but the die-off of snails could very well be dangerous for your fish because they'll decompose and foul up your tank... Last edited by superlion at 20-Oct-2005 11:38 ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
cbcinnie Fingerling Posts: 49 Kudos: 49 Votes: 8 Registered: 10-Sep-2005	They're pond snails. They like to eat my plants, but they don't like lettuce. I have a 10 gallon tank, and I'm fully stocked so getting a snail eating fish really won't work. I've been trying to get rid of them for 6 months. Just this morning I pulled out 6 snails.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I wouldn't add any Medications & you don't have space for new fish, so you'll have to get rid of them by hand. Remember not to overfeed, as with overfeeding, the snails will multiply. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
seventh_son_of_ed Hobbyist Posts: 87 Kudos: 77 Votes: 9 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	Are you a regular Client of a fish Store? if you are why don't you try to "Borrow" a Clown Loach from there. Explain Them What's happening and try your luck. Face up make your stand and realize your living in the golden Years
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
cbcinnie Fingerling Posts: 49 Kudos: 49 Votes: 8 Registered: 10-Sep-2005	I think I'll ask about borrowing a clown loach, if they are available. Thanks for all the suggestions!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55


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