I have this snail problem and I am getting tired of vacuuming as many as I can and then refilling the tank only to have to do it again in a couple weeks.
I have a smaller (10 gal) tank that isn't being used. If I set this 10 gal tank up and move the fish (maybe 10 small fish)from the big tank into the small one and then in the big one put hot water, (tap) fill it, wait a while and then clean every thing and set it up again will this get rid or the snail problem..
I don't want to use any chemicals
I am open to suggestions.
Thanks
Swede
Answers:
Set up a whole new tank in the 10 gallon. You don't need a pair of snails to breed. Let the 29 gallon dry out completely, then put the fish back.
yes i would remove your fish and but them in the other tank. try cleaning with white vinegar ( it's safe to clean with) it helps hard water stains as well. be careful cleaning out the whole tank as you may upset the pH balance in your tank. but you are on the right track. snails can be eaten by the fish and make it safely through the digestive track so i might leave them in the small tank for a bit until you feel they have fully digested there food and then put them back in your tank after deep cleaning and running it empty with stress coat etc.. I hate snail infestations and it is tough to get rid of. I feel you pain
Sweed
You do not need to keep a pair just one will cause an issue. They lay eggs by the hundreds at a time, and they do this by themselves. If you have (A) snail it could cause an infestation. So if you do not want to fight with snail issue then get rid of all of them do not keep any or the problem will come back. Set the ten up put the fish in there and break down the 29 you do not need to use hot water just get it dry. these little suckers will be in the gravel as well as on the glass. To get rid of them there are chemicals that will do it. You can very easily use bleach all you need is a cupful per gallon after you remove everything. There is a product that will neutralize it as well it is called PRIME. Use it as directed and this is after you have used the bleach and rinsed everything off well. Then clean with water and the prime. Then it will be safe for the return of the fish. Remember That ALL IT TAKES IS ONE (1).
Empty the tank and let it dry out completely. It will kill off the snails you missed. Takes about a week or two to dry out.
get a couple of clown loaches they love to eat snails
Remove your fish from the big tank and put them in the 10 gallon. Boil everything in the other tank in plain water or salt water. If you have live plants get rid of them. My tank got infested from a plant I bought that had snails, at first I thought they were cute- but then they took over. If you don't boil everything and completely eradicate them they will be back and you'll have to start over. Good Luck
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