"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?



I vote pest.
I think snails in my planted tank are unsightly.
I squish everyone I see- I'm down to two or three a day.
Note to self- soak *all* new plants!


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Toni
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