Snail Population Explosion

Originally Posted by Grace

For me I breed them intentionally, I like the snails to eat up the balance food left behind from my shrimps; thus when the snails are bigger, I feed them to my Oscar. He loves these "snails snack". " One stone, 2 birds "

lols...true

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Originally Posted by Grace

For me I breed them intentionally, I like the snails to eat up the balance food left behind from my shrimps; thus when the snails are bigger, I feed them to my Oscar. He loves these "snails snack". " One stone, 2 birds "

hmm... not sure does it suitable for my Aro too...

Originally Posted by jamiex09

8?? I started with 2, within a month, I got more than 10, now totally lost count, transferred the big ones to a small tank, will get the babies out from my shrimp tank tonight and give it to my LFS.

Wow... if that is the case, I must think twice before introduce them in my Shrimp tank. My Friend breed quite a few and I have asked for some to do some cleaning.

I think if they over-populate, it can be quite a nuisance. In the end I bought a few "killer" snails and they managed to control they population quite well.

Originally Posted by monster_88

I think if they over-populate, it can be quite a nuisance. In the end I bought a few "killer" snails and they managed to control they population quite well.

Agreed, killer snails are very effective, but take note that they may also attack your shrimps if they happen to be sick. I dare not take the risk so I'm pulling them out manually still. Lols. Sickening.

Originally Posted by Grace

For me I breed them intentionally, I like the snails to eat up the balance food left behind from my shrimps; thus when the snails are bigger, I feed them to my Oscar. He loves these "snails snack". " One stone, 2 birds "

I actually breed the snails to feed my puffer