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Shawn P. Good 24-03-2004 09:02 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species, but they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails from the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn



Al Boswell 24-03-2004 09:02 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
Shawn
My Clown Loach has done a number on my snails, pond and Ramshorn. The only
problem is know that the snails are gone I can't catch him. The clown loach
can get rather large over time so I would like to get rid of him without
disturbing the plants.

Al

"Shawn P. Good" wrote in message
...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species, but they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails from

the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn





Al Boswell 24-03-2004 09:02 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
Shawn
My Clown Loach has done a number on my snails, pond and Ramshorn. The only
problem is know that the snails are gone I can't catch him. The clown loach
can get rather large over time so I would like to get rid of him without
disturbing the plants.

Al

"Shawn P. Good" wrote in message
...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species, but they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails from

the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn





Paul 24-03-2004 09:02 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
I believe you are looking for a loach.


Shawn P. Good wrote in message ...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species, but they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails from the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn





T 24-03-2004 09:02 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
I believe a YoYo loach does not get as large as a Clown.. Effective at the
ridding of snails...

Tim


"Paul" wrote in message
...
I believe you are looking for a loach.


Shawn P. Good wrote in message ...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species, but

they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my

plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails from

the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn







Paul 24-03-2004 09:02 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
I believe you are looking for a loach.


Shawn P. Good wrote in message ...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species, but they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails from the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn





T 24-03-2004 09:02 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
I believe a YoYo loach does not get as large as a Clown.. Effective at the
ridding of snails...

Tim


"Paul" wrote in message
...
I believe you are looking for a loach.


Shawn P. Good wrote in message ...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species, but

they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my

plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails from

the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn







w 24-03-2004 09:02 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
Not all loaches eat snails. W.

"Paul" wrote in message
...
I believe you are looking for a loach.


Shawn P. Good wrote in message ...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species, but

they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my

plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails from

the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn







w 24-03-2004 09:02 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
Not all loaches eat snails. W.

"Paul" wrote in message
...
I believe you are looking for a loach.


Shawn P. Good wrote in message ...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species, but

they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my

plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails from

the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn







NetMax 24-03-2004 09:09 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
I think that it varies by loach type & individual. My Yoyo is best
friends with all the snails. Zebra loaches are supposed to be a bit more
carnivorous (snailers) and don't get as large as Clowns.

NetMax

"T" wrote in message
hlink.net...
I believe a YoYo loach does not get as large as a Clown.. Effective at

the
ridding of snails...

Tim


"Paul" wrote in message
...
I believe you are looking for a loach.


Shawn P. Good wrote in message ...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start

up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species,

but
they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my

plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here

about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails

from
the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn









NetMax 24-03-2004 09:09 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
I think that it varies by loach type & individual. My Yoyo is best
friends with all the snails. Zebra loaches are supposed to be a bit more
carnivorous (snailers) and don't get as large as Clowns.

NetMax

"T" wrote in message
hlink.net...
I believe a YoYo loach does not get as large as a Clown.. Effective at

the
ridding of snails...

Tim


"Paul" wrote in message
...
I believe you are looking for a loach.


Shawn P. Good wrote in message ...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start

up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species,

but
they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my

plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here

about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails

from
the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn









Robert Flory 24-03-2004 09:21 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
I prefer my Angelicius over my yo-yos ....
"NetMax" wrote in message
. ..
I think that it varies by loach type & individual. My Yoyo is best
friends with all the snails. Zebra loaches are supposed to be a bit more
carnivorous (snailers) and don't get as large as Clowns.

NetMax

"T" wrote in message
hlink.net...
I believe a YoYo loach does not get as large as a Clown.. Effective at

the
ridding of snails...

Tim


"Paul" wrote in message
...
I believe you are looking for a loach.


Shawn P. Good wrote in message ...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start

up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species,

but
they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my

plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here

about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails

from
the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn











Robert Flory 24-03-2004 09:21 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
I prefer my Angelicius over my yo-yos ....
"NetMax" wrote in message
. ..
I think that it varies by loach type & individual. My Yoyo is best
friends with all the snails. Zebra loaches are supposed to be a bit more
carnivorous (snailers) and don't get as large as Clowns.

NetMax

"T" wrote in message
hlink.net...
I believe a YoYo loach does not get as large as a Clown.. Effective at

the
ridding of snails...

Tim


"Paul" wrote in message
...
I believe you are looking for a loach.


Shawn P. Good wrote in message ...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start

up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species,

but
they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my

plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here

about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails

from
the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn











Paul 24-03-2004 09:44 AM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
I've started a top posting rebellion!! haha


Robert Flory wrote in message ...
I prefer my Angelicius over my yo-yos ....
"NetMax" wrote in message
...
I think that it varies by loach type & individual. My Yoyo is best
friends with all the snails. Zebra loaches are supposed to be a bit more
carnivorous (snailers) and don't get as large as Clowns.

NetMax

"T" wrote in message
hlink.net...
I believe a YoYo loach does not get as large as a Clown.. Effective at

the
ridding of snails...

Tim


"Paul" wrote in message
...
I believe you are looking for a loach.


Shawn P. Good wrote in message ...
Hello :

I bought quite alot of plants about a month and a half ago to start

up my
new planted tank. Seems like there were some hitchhikers, as now my
aquarium is full of small (~5-8mm) snails. No idea what species,

but
they
leave the algae alone and love eating holes in the leaves of all my
plants
(except the onion plant - go figure !).

Anyways, at some point in the past, I've seen someone post here

about
species that love to sneak through the vegetation and pluck snails

from
the
plants - and I want some ! What species was that ?

Thanks.

Shawn













Victor Martinez 24-03-2004 04:49 PM

Snail Hunting fish - recommendations ?
 
Robert Flory wrote:
I prefer my Angelicius over my yo-yos ....


Have you actually seen a Botia kubotai (aka angelicus) actually eating a
snail? I have a couple of little ones (1.5") in my 20g hoping they'll
eat the snails there.

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