TigerBarbs
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I want some snails for my 29 to keep it clean. What kind should I get? I have a Senegal bichir so and infestation isn't a problem.
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Nerite snails do a great job on algae. They won't reproduce at all in freshwater. Ramshorn snails also do a great job on algae and will reproduce. Apple aka mystery snails are good at scavenging leftovers, as are ramshorns, and malaysian trumpet snails.
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TigerBarbs
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Do ramhorns get out of control or can you keep the numbers pretty small
Ramshorns don't really get out of control as long as the tank isn't over fed. IME they don't reproduce as fast as pond snails. If the bichir will snack on them you should be fine. I wouldn't want them around with nothing eating them though or with time the numbers would climb too high.
