deli_conker
Aquarium Advice Addict
So I set up my 55 as a community tank complete with river rock from home depot. A few weeks later I notice a piece of sludge the size of a pea on the side of the tank. I ask myself "what the heck is on the side of my tank?" followed by "Is that thing moving up?"
Sure enough it's a snail. Must have been a domant snail egg that hatched when I made the conditions right. I wasn't too worried about it at first. Then I noticed a clear sack with white dots in it. I wasn't sure who layed them, so I didn't bother them. I took a picture to post here, but if I got close enough to see them, the picture turned out too blurry to post.
Yesterday morning I noticed 6 more snails craling around. The thing is, they were on the opposite side of the tank. Whether or not the snails came from those eggs or not is of little importance (aside from being able to identify snail eggs). I just need to know what fish is compatable with my existing fish and those that I plan to add that will keep the snail population in check.
Also, it has to be able to exist without snails (if possible) and not outgrow a 55 gal tank. I'll also need to know if only one would suffice or if it would need to be in a school.
I've heard that kuhli loaches might do the trick, so any knowledge shared would be appreciated.
The fish I already have are in my sig, the ones I wish to add are 10-12 red phantom tetras and maybe 2-3 dwarf gouramis and maybe some rams.
Sure enough it's a snail. Must have been a domant snail egg that hatched when I made the conditions right. I wasn't too worried about it at first. Then I noticed a clear sack with white dots in it. I wasn't sure who layed them, so I didn't bother them. I took a picture to post here, but if I got close enough to see them, the picture turned out too blurry to post.
Yesterday morning I noticed 6 more snails craling around. The thing is, they were on the opposite side of the tank. Whether or not the snails came from those eggs or not is of little importance (aside from being able to identify snail eggs). I just need to know what fish is compatable with my existing fish and those that I plan to add that will keep the snail population in check.
Also, it has to be able to exist without snails (if possible) and not outgrow a 55 gal tank. I'll also need to know if only one would suffice or if it would need to be in a school.
I've heard that kuhli loaches might do the trick, so any knowledge shared would be appreciated.
The fish I already have are in my sig, the ones I wish to add are 10-12 red phantom tetras and maybe 2-3 dwarf gouramis and maybe some rams.
