binu Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 hi guys just a small question about dwarf chain loaches I heard they eat snails !! is that true ?? I have a 500 lit planted tank infested with ramhorns !!! did tried dropping zukhini n picking them up but there are heaps !! so I bought 2 dwarf chain loaches just to see if they eat them !! do they actually eat ramhorns ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Yes they do eat them but you need more than two as they do better in groups. What other fish do you have in the tank with them as they are very lively and can annoy peaceful inhabitants of the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexyay Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 They can eat them, but it's worth considering what your reasons are for wanting to remove them. Snails can be beneficial - they rarely eat plants, and are good indicators of bioload. Typically a snail boom means that you've had a dead fish, dying plants or have been overfeeding. Dwarf chain loaches are very active fish and like Adrienne said, require groups (preferably 8+). When kept in small numbers, like many loaches, they can either become timid or aggressive towards other fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binu Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 thank you for the comments , I ll get more of them then , I guess I m over feeding coz I got messy eaters my discus lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binu Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I got all sorts in my tank , discus (very big ) platies neons coryies , mollies guppies L140, , I don't want them eat all the snails but atleast to control the number of the snails thanks guys for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 f you add them to the tank keep an eye on their behaviour with the discus. They are nippy and I find my dwarf chains will chase at the discus at time,s and also nibble up the discus sides while chasing them away. It doesn't happen all the time and happens less now the chain loaches are older but it is something to be aware of and keep an eye on. They are also not compatible with cory - just in case you do any some in your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binu Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 thanks Adrienne for the info , didn't thought they wont go along with cories , n unfortunately I have few corries in there but its very very thick carpeted with dwarf sagitaria so plenty of hiding , fingers crossed , as I don want to catch them from that very high 520 litr tank haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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