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	Snail eaters
jboston19 Fingerling Posts: 37 Kudos: 45 Votes: 1 Registered: 31-Mar-2004	I got a java fern at petsmart and it apparently came with snails. I've seen two tiny black snails that've been disturbed when i clean the tank. I have no idea which type they are and am not too worried about them. I just want to know if i crushed one, would my fish enjoy it as a snack or ignore it? They're neons, cories, and otos. I am not being mean; I just want to know if I've an opportunity to treat my fish. Thanks. Also, although I am unconcerned about them, should I be? [span class="edited"][Edited by jboston19 2004-07-06 22:26][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Fishguy101 Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 170 Votes: 0 Registered: 30-Jun-2004	Dwarf puffers like snails although they have to be small. Also dwarfs are fin nippers and they might not get along with your fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	My Yoyo Loaches eat snails & as you might already know, snails are pests & can multiply within a few weeks/months. You might have 2 today & 100 in about a months time. ]:88) http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
joe fishy Fish Addict Posts: 605 Kudos: 1355 Votes: 65 Registered: 21-Apr-2003	Most likely, if you crush it, they will eat it! If it's a pond snail (very common), it's best to get rid of it now. If it's got a thin, pointed horn shape, it is probably a Malaysian Trumpet Snail, which most seem to feel is beneficial for the substrate of your tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
jboston19 Fingerling Posts: 37 Kudos: 45 Votes: 1 Registered: 31-Mar-2004	Looking at pond snails and MTSs online, I'd say it was closer to a pond snail. Not a perfect match, but this one was tiny and the pics I saw were larger, so maybe. A lucky cory seemed to enjoy it whatever it was.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
MDB Enthusiast Posts: 168 Kudos: 80 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-Jul-2003	I have 2 skunk botia, they cleared up my snail problem in 3 days
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27


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