Pond snail

[xfactor6699]

I've got like 4 pond snails I put in there and they aren't cleaning the algae in the tank I've had them like 3 weeks shouldn't there be more as long as they have food also

 

[mfdrookie516]

Pond snails are not what I would consider to be an algae eating snail... at least, nothing like a nerite.

 

[Mr. Limpet]

I've got like 4 pond snails I put in there and they aren't cleaning the algae in the tank I've had them like 3 weeks shouldn't there be more as long as they have food also

I have some pond snails in my fry tank and like my apple snails, they're lazy about cleaning. My nerite snails on the other hand, are algae eating machines .

 

[xfactor6699]

Thanks I'm going to have to get one

 

[Jason7894561230]

But with the nerite snail there is a sufficient algea supply so it doesnt starve

 

[xfactor6699]

There is but its hair algae is that cool and do they eat veggies because I feed my mystery snails zucc. And cucumbers

 

[Mr. Limpet]

There is but its hair algae is that cool and do they eat veggies because I feed my mystery snails zucc. And cucumbers

My nerites go after everything lol.

 

[xfactor6699]

So if pond snails aren't good for algae what are they good for lol

 

[mfdrookie516]

ponds?

 

[Mr. Limpet]

So if pond snails aren't good for algae what are they good for lol

Feeding my GSP when I get the tank finished and the SG right lol.

 

[xfactor6699]

Lol

 

[James_in_MN]

Pond snails seem to be the one snail that's actually considered a pest. Quite a few people like mts, and some like ramshorns, but I don't see much love for pond snails.