Re: [GSAS-Member] Snail Dilemma

[haika@drizzle.com]

I use Botia striata (zebra loaches), which are readily available, not too
pricey, and don't get too large. They do a great job on snails in my
tanks. They like company so I'd put 2-3 together....and I've never seen
any larger than roughly 3". Although I think clown loaches are gorgeous, I
have to stay away from them myself as they get too large for my tanks.
Maybe when I buy a new house I'll have room for a tank large enough for
clown loaches (wink)!

Betty Goetz

> There are small loaches like Skunk botias and Yo-Yo's. I think only the
> clown's get real big.
>
> Susan
>
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>
> Eeep!  I'm infested with snails, and I'm not sure what to do about it.
>
> The tank is a planted 35-gallon and currently contains six
> ancistropersonatus cories, two otos, and four angelfish (currently
> seeking new home).
>
> I don't want to buy loaches, because they get too big, or puffers,
> because they're aggressive.  The otos are sensitive to chemicals.
> Does anyone have suggestions?
>
> losing plants by the day,
> Alex
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