Neil Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 What would be the best kind of snails to keep in a planted tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I have only kept accidental hitchhikers: Ramshorn snails, and bladder snails. The orange Ramshorn snails are cool and flashy, but I love the humble bladder snails the most. They just look so natural on my wood, and don’t overshadow the fish and shrimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libby Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I love ramshorn snails, they breed lots if you are not careful but you can buy them in lots of nice colours like I have a leopard blue one and that looks pretty cool. They eat any algae too so my tanks are spotless. Just don’t overfeed as they know it’s a sign to reproduce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I just have a bladder snail that hitched a ride on one of my plants, but I'd love to add different kinds. I've read Nerite snails are a great choice because they're a nice cleanup crew, are beautiful and need saltwater to reproduce so they won't overrun your tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealJ0ckel Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I love my assassins, they look amazing and keep bladder snails under control. Of course you can't add any other type of snail to the tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_RF Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I personally like nerite snails to help with algae that may grow on plants. Olive nerites in my own experience do the best, however other types of nerites are a lot prettier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 in a tank with no pest snails, i like nerites. if there are pest snails, then that tank gets assassins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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