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Im getting small snails in my tank, and dont want them. Theyre just the small ones and im only seeing a few right now but i want to nip this in the butt before the population explodes.
After some research I decided yoyo loaches would be the best bet but am not convinced.
My tank is set up as such:
55 gallon
7 plants setup in a medium density in half the tank
1' of bogwood in the opposite end
5 fancy guppies
oto catfish
Siamese algae eater
2 ghost glass catfish
10 ghost shrimp
2 bamboo shrimp
I know that the yoyo will eat the snails (keeping them in check)and wont bother my other fish, but im concerned that the ghost shrimp and bamboo shrimp will be eaten or harassed.
All im after in the long run is snail eradication and I would just add copper if it wouldn't kill my tank favorites (the shrimp).
If you have experience with loach/shrimp interaction i would love to hear it, or if you have suggestions for dealing with the snails.
After some research I decided yoyo loaches would be the best bet but am not convinced.
My tank is set up as such:
55 gallon
7 plants setup in a medium density in half the tank
1' of bogwood in the opposite end
5 fancy guppies
oto catfish
Siamese algae eater
2 ghost glass catfish
10 ghost shrimp
2 bamboo shrimp
I know that the yoyo will eat the snails (keeping them in check)and wont bother my other fish, but im concerned that the ghost shrimp and bamboo shrimp will be eaten or harassed.
All im after in the long run is snail eradication and I would just add copper if it wouldn't kill my tank favorites (the shrimp).
If you have experience with loach/shrimp interaction i would love to hear it, or if you have suggestions for dealing with the snails.