Assassin Snails pay little to no attention to all aquarium inhabitants and focus on their main goal — hunting other snails down. They will hide and wait for the right moment to attack all other snails in the fish tank. However, keep in mind that Assassin Snails do not consume their own eggs or the eggs of the other Assassin Snails in the tank. If you have any dwarf shrimp, be aware that some of them, such as the Cherry shrimp, may also become prey to these hitman snails.
If you like big fish and you feel adventurous, visit your local pond, and you may stumble across the Longear Sunfish. They will do a fantastic job of assisting you in obliterating the snail population in your fish tank. However, the Sunfish species are generally known for their aggressive individuality, and it might be a hard task to find suitable companions for them. The Ghost shrimp are small snail eaters that are a great addition to a tank inhabited by a peaceful community of freshwater fish.
While some of them will not bother the tiny snails and their eggs at all, others, such as the North American Glass or Ghost shrimp, will actively hunt them down. Reputable sellers will sell a type of Ghost shrimp that is not that aggressive — Palaemonetes Paludosus. In fact, fish stores do not always go the length of identifying the species of Ghost shrimp they are selling.
Macrobrachium Ghost Shrimp can be really aggressive and will reduce an aquatic snail infestation to a minimum if let loose. The Macrobrachium Ghost shrimp use these relatively enlarged claws to pick up at the snails and sometimes outright gut them alive. Generally peaceful, the Rainbow Darter fish will chase and eat all the snails that may be populating your aquarium. I know for a fact, from a friend of mine, his Rainbow Darters spend hours on the bottom, having fun with hunting snails.
Another great option from the native Darters is the Greenside Darter, as it also has an insatiable appetite for freshwater snails. Anyway, being daytime predators, you may often see Rainbow Darter fish hunting for the snails at the bottom of the tank. The Oranda Goldfish is not only one of the most popular goldfish species among hobbyists but also one of the best fish to join your fight against aquarium pest snails.
This rule includes other fish, snails, and shrimp that may live with a Goldfish. The menu of a Goldfish even includes vegetable matter and algae. You should not be surprised that I listed them as one of the best algae eaters for a pond , actually. Anyhow, what I would like to mention here is that although a lot of people claim that goldfish would eat snails, but not shrimp, numerous people are reporting that the fish would also attack the smaller shrimp in the aquarium.
The only ornamental aquarium snail that may be able to live along an Oranda Goldfish is the Apple snail. Keep in mind that the ornamental snail may still get stressed and die from the ongoing pestering of the fish.
Anyway, do not forget that the Oranda Goldfish are not tropical fish and actually prefer colder water. The Pea or Dwarf Pufferfish is a tropical fish species, known for its small body size and relatively long lifespan of up to 4 years.
These qualities along with their peculiar character and visual appeal make the Dwarf Pufferfish a preferred fish choice for a small tropical aquarium. If your aquarium suffers from trumpet or bladder snail pests, the Dwarf Pufferfish will be of great help. However, if you explore the option of getting this fish, remember — they are aggressive by nature. Very similar to the Betta fish, the Pea pufferfish are territorial and depending on their individuality, they might get along with the rest of the tank inhabitants, or they might constantly harass them.
Make sure, your fish tank provides enough swimming space and hiding spots for the small pufferfish and you might be lucky enough to have a peaceful aquarium. The Bala Shark is a large species of fish that can keep a freshwater aquarium infested with snails under control.
Bala sharks are one of the many freshwater members of the Cyprinidae family that resemble actual sharks in behavior and looks and can be kept in an aquarium. You can keep them with a large variety of tank mates, except for snails and shrimp species, as those are usually their preferred snacks. When they are young and small, the smaller aquariums will do the job, but once The Bala sharks are fully grown, they will need a lot of space because of their active nature.
My experience has been that the Dwarf Gourami is, perhaps, the best choice for a snail-eating fish in a gallon tank. The Dwarf Gouramis are not too big when grown-up as they reach a maximum adult size of 2. This, in my opinion, makes the Dwarf Gourami a really cool freshwater aquarium fish overall. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile.
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At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page. Since they grow bigger than Zebras, they can eat a slightly wider range of snails. Yoyos can show aggressive behavior against smaller, weaker fish. Just like Zebras, Yoyos tend to be quite shy, especially in their first days in your aquarium.
Introducing pieces of driftwood should make them feel comfortable. Fun fact, aquarists believe that Yoyo Loaches were named after yoyos because they keep actively bouncing around all day long. Either way, this could be an extremely nice topic to brag about with your friends. I placed them in the 3rd place mainly because of their size.
Since they can reach up to 12 inches, they might not fit most of the aquarists. As you can tell, Clowns feed on all sorts of snails, no matter how big they are. Keeping them in schools of four should yield better results in extra-large tanks. In spite of their huge size, Clowns rarely bully their tankmates. They tend to be peaceful around other species, regardless of their size.
In fact, Clowns can be super sensitive to water conditions. The tank must remain clean and well-aerated at all times. Also, Clowns appreciate dimmed environments with lots of shaded areas.
They fail to realize that this can stress out the clowns until they turn aggressive. These fish have robust bony plates that scientists believe were evolved specifically for eating hard shells. In fact, these plates must be regularly ground down. The tank must be maintained in strict conditions in order for them to thrive.
If you have the required skill, however, this fish would be a peculiar addition to your tank. The top half of the body features a thick band of black. However, spots of silver run along the entire band, giving it the appearance of a metal chain! Like other loaches, this species has delicate barbels that they use to hunt for food.
You can often find them in large groups searching for snails to eat and other snacks in the substrate. Despite what their name would leave you to believe, Bala Sharks are not aggressive creatures. They will, however, eat smaller creatures they find in the tank. This includes snails, small fish, and shrimp. These fish have very healthy appetites. They require food three times a day.
Even still, you can often find Bala Sharks eating snails whenever they get the opportunity! Bala Sharks are active and social fish. They do best in groups and require a lot of space to swim and explore. Zebra Loaches are another fish species that does best in a group. While not technically shoaling fish, Zebra Loaches are known to get aggressive when there are less than five in the same tank. Interestingly enough, most Zebra Loaches prefer to be alone. You can find them searching for food at the bottom of the tank.
Other times, you can see them actively exploring! This species requires a stable environment to stay healthy. They do best in temperatures between 73 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit, slightly alkali water, and moderate hardness. Good oxygenation is also a must. The ever-popular Cory Catfish has a slightly different attitude towards snails. Most Cory Catfish will focus their attention on smaller snails and their eggs.
They do a fantastic job of getting rid of snails in your aquarium that hide in the substrate. They use their barbels to sniff out snails as they scavenge. Overall Cory Catfish are peaceful community fish. They spend most of their time scouring the bottom of the tank for food, leaving other fish to occupy other parts of the water column.
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