Are snails bad for aquarium?
Chef's answer
Bad Aquarium Snails There really are no "bad" snails, but a few species can multiply unchecked and overrun an aquarium. Seeing hundreds, if not thousands of these little beasts taking over your tank can be unnerving, and they can place a burden on biological filtration as well as clog filter intake tubes..
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Bad Aquarium Snails There really are no "bad" snails, but a few species can multiply unchecked and overrun an aquarium. Seeing hundreds, if not thousands of these little beasts taking over your tank can be unnerving, and they can place a burden on biological filtration as well as clog filter intake tubes..
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Add activated carbon media to the filter, whether loose or carbon pads. Adding activated carbon media or activated carbon pads to the filter will help clear the water and adsorb nutrients that feed the bacteria bloom..
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NeritesNerites (Neritina spp.) are fantastic algae eaters that also eat leftover fish food, dead plant matter and other "stuff" that ends up on the bottom. They come in different colors and patterns, including one with horns! They are among the most beautiful of all aquarium snails..
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