SuperGuppyGirl Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I really like the looks of the Zebra Loach or Dwarf ChainLoach. http://www.loaches.com/species-index/botia-striata/?searchterm=loaches http://www.loaches.com/species-index/yasuhikotakia-sidthimunki/?searchterm=chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristarockstar Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I found the assassin snails really worked for me! I had about 10 in my 10 gallon and a couple weeks later... snail free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Come to think of it. Toss a couple old pre 1996 (when they were still made out of copper) pennies in the filter. That will poison any invert you have in there. Including shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGrumbles Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I have some shrimp in my tank, but I think I might just try that penny trick. It seems kinda sketchy, but there's just so many snails. haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znaika Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 That's interesting. Let us know it it worked. P.S. If this WMD works, do not forget to change water frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Snails are a good thing to have in your tank, usually if there are lots, it means that you are feeding too much or are ineffectively feeding. Like Jason said I have used a clear 3/8 tube before to get food down to bottom feeders, without having them all scattered everywhere. Also, you the fish learn where the feeding corner is. A couple other things I have done in the past is putting a NLS wafer in a net resting on the bottom of the tank. A few hours later pull it out, chuck the snails and put it back in. Repeat. Lettuce and cucumber work well too. Ramshorn snails I crush whenever I see them, the babies tend to get within a inch of the tank tops for some reason,and when I see an adult I crush it with a pair of tongs. Come back a couple hours after dark and pick them off the side of the tank and off gravel, eventually you will make a dent. Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishman35 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I think alot of the loaches available are beautiful, not ugly. Try a couple Clown Loaches or YoYo Loaches. One time I put a small chunk (1"x1")approx of lean steak in on top of a fish net and left it there for about a day or so and you would not believe how many snails came to feast on the peice of meat. Just dont leave it in too long obviously. Any of the Botia type loaches are probably you best bet, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGrumbles Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) Alright, got an update. Got myself a little pea puffer. After about 10 minutes of exploring the tank and just getting used to his new home, he started pitbull shaking the snails. It was wicked. He just picks them up and shakes the hell outta them and then tosses them like a piece of meat. I left for a few hours, just got back and I can't find him anywhere. Although, I do have a lot of places he could hide, especially considering his size. I hope he wasn't getting picked on. I might grab another tomorrow. It might make him feel a little safer, even though they are somewhat territorial. UPDATE: He made a brief appearance near the back corner of my tank behind my dragon bubbler, so at least he didn't die. (continued update for those who care...): I saw my danio chase the poor little guy to the back of the tank into hiding. Might have to put the danio into isolation for being a shithead. haha. Update further: danio has been placed in isolation and not even 2 minutes later, my little snail hunting ninja assassin is out and about. hahaha. Edited January 27, 2013 by MisterGrumbles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 the pea puffers are tough for the little size! I had a while back and was fascinated as they hunted/stocked snails and then flew in for the kill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGrumbles Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 To be honest, I think he's intimidated by the size of the tank. He's sticking to one corner. That or even the amount of snails. Like I said prior, I'd almost like to get another to either help ease into the tank as well as help clear out snails. I read that anymore than 2 is not recommended, as they will kill each other considering their territorial nature; but given the 55 gallons of water there is to explore and conquer snails, maybe two is alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatpuffer Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 dwarf puffers are notorious fin nippers and make once in a while take on a shrimp. Not the best way to get rid of snails. Figuring out why you have an infestation to begin with will help solve the problem. If you decide to get more puffers, see if you can get females instead of males. I found males to scrap with each other more than females. What else do you have in the tank for livestock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGrumbles Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 He was doing a great job. Like I had mentioned in a previous post, he would literally shake the snail and toss it. Now, he's kinda just hiding lots. Maybe it's his tank mates (refer to sig), but there's no one in there to intimidate him. He's still pretty small to sex, but I've been just calling him as a male. From what I can see right now, he's got the wrinkles around his eyes like a male, but no black line going from the front like a male, so I'm uncertain. If I do get anymore puffers, I'll get a tank for them too and throw in some java moss (which is apparently a good way to get breeding puffers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blink Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Honestly, who ever told you assassin snails are useless gave you false information. I started with two assassins and about way too damn many pond snails in a 12 gallon, after about 2-3 weeks the assassins had multiplied but the pond snails were gone and had never been able to regain a toe hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatpuffer Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 wrinkles definately means males. Not all my males showed the dark line...only when the female was around. Sorry...i do not see your signature...what else are in the puffer tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGrumbles Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I went out and got three more pea puffers and got them a tank. I would still like for them to do work on some snails, but trying to breed them will be a fun challenge. I also got three yoyo loaches for my snail problem. I also got a tank for the apistos to breed. So considering that, I have fourteen neon tetras, fifteen glowlights, three corydoras, and a pleco. Oh and that damn danio. Add the loaches now and there ya go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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