suemack Posted October 18, 2003 Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 The only snails I know about are the pond ones that come with the plants and breed and breed .....I was wondering ....could I put a couple of apple snails into the tank where my keyholes are - I have some algae in there on the back and sides (not too bad) had ottos in there but had to take them out as the keyholes were picking on them - or would the keyholes pick on the snails too! and if I can - the lfs has some but they are in a cold water tank - are these the ones to get, can they carry disease to the tank, do I need to feed them thought of getting a bristle nose for the tank but there are none up here at present - besided the keyholes would probably harass that too (odd how they don't seem to mind the guppies in there :roll: ) thanks - sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted October 18, 2003 Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 Hi Sue, sorry can't help with applesnails but have a question about your ottos. I hope you mean otocinclis ? Just bought one yesterday as my LFS told me it was the TERMINATOR of all algae. What was your experience with them? Thanks Robbo 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suemack Posted October 18, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 hi robbo they certainly are cool little fish - have had them for about 1 yr - don't seem to worry anything else in the tank though one does sit on Blossum (the cory) she doesn't seem concerned, nor does it seem to do any harm. Mine appear to be a little sensitive to water quality and love it when I'm doing w/changes As for the algae......... I think you'd probably need quite a few of them to efficiently keep the tank free of algae. I have 2 in one of my 5 gall tanks and they do a reasonable job in there. Probably my fault that mine aren't as efficient as some as I put food in the tank at night for the cories and they (of course) come and eat too. Actually I am going to be the founding member of fish overfeeders anonymous :oops: (FOA)means that I am committed to doing a lot of water changes...........and I have algae! cheers - sue :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted October 19, 2003 Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 The otocinclis will eat the very small brown algae but do not control the green algae,i have brisle nose fish for this and they do a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted October 19, 2003 Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 Hi Sue and Robert, thanks for your replies. I was told it would easily take care of a 8-10 G tank Obviously not. They are so cute I might buy another 1 or 2 Thanks again Robbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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