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I have a snail infestation. How do I manage them in a human way, and what are the risks for my fish? (imgur.com)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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They came as eggs with plants I bought months ago. I honestly don't have a problem with them but over the week their population EXPLODED. They are everywhere and covering almost the entire floor. I understand I may need to get rid of them but they are still are live beings and I dont want to be inhuman. How do I get rid of them?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

2 pea puffers cleared my 40 gallon breeder of snails in a week.

Bill & Ted has some excellent adventures.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

Any problem bladder snails cause assassin snails also cause.

You can get rid of them with a few weeks of diligent squashing with a long tweezer and careful feeding of your desired stock. Don't let any excess food hit the substrate. Morning is the best time to squash them, before your lights come on and they try to hide.