Problem snails?

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K9Kyle

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I set up a 7 gal. Betta tank, and about a month after I set it up I noticed a small snail which must've been brought in on a plant or something, it's been about a month or two since I noticed the first one, there's probably around 15 now. They're really small with a gray shell that has a bit of a sparkle on em. Wondering if they will do any harm or if I can let them be
 
K9Kyle said:
I set up a 7 gal. Betta tank, and about a month after I set it up I noticed a small snail which must've been brought in on a plant or something, it's been about a month or two since I noticed the first one, there's probably around 15 now. They're really small with a gray shell that has a bit of a sparkle on em. Wondering if they will do any harm or if I can let them be

They shouldn't do any harm if you don't over feed, or you could remove them if it becomes a problem. I did that when I had ramshorns, I just manually removed some & put lettuce in the tank over night & a few were on it in the morning then I disposed them :)
 
I got a few snails myself, but I really like them and they do tank cleanup for me, so I kept them. Actually bought some more, too. I really like them. :)

I think many consider them to be a pest, but until I see them eating my plants, I'll leave them be.
 
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