Martin A. Gross wrote in message
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You know those little snails that come with every plant you buy? Why are
they considered to be a pest? Don't they virtually eliminate algae on
plant
leaves? What is everyone's opinions of them? Are they beneficial to
planted
aquariums, or are they a nuisance?

Marty



Depends somewhat on how you feel about snails.
The common pond snail is a pest due to its high visibility and excessive
reproductive nature. My opinion.
But I think snails in moderation are more help than hindrance. They are
indispensable in my breeding tanks. Snail poop is much easier to siphon out
that leftover food or fish poop.

Jim