Snails and bubble nests...

[Shetland James]

I've got a Gourami breeding tank set up and he's made his bubble nest (or is in the process) but there are snails on it above the water (that I can see). Should I really use a snailaway treatment to get rid of them? I've seen him picking them off if they get too near in the water which is good. I imagine snails would eat eggs and wrigglers...

EDIT: Also - my Gourami's bubble nests never have many actual bubbles in them, just plant debris/material. Is this a problem?

 

[Aquadestroyer]

I wouldn't use any chemicals to treat for the snail, if you don't mind then just leave them in the tank. Adding debris to the bubble nest is normal as well

 

[Fishkeeper26]

If you want to get rid of the snails, add a piece of lettuce in over night and take it out in the morning.

 

[Shetland James]

Ah! Will they all home in towards it?

 

[Fishkeeper26]

Yeah it should be covered with snails by the time you take it out