Apple snail 30G stocking

cbatusf

cbatusf

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Hi, y'all!

I have a planted 30 gallon that is doing well besides a bit of a diatom problem. The diatoms is on the front and back glass and gravel. I do 25% wc every two weeks. I have 7 Serpae Tetras, 1 Dwarf Gourami, 4 Panda Cories, and 1 Apple Snail. I've noticed the snail eating the diatoms, so I was thinking of getting a couple more to help get rid of it.

Any thoughts on how many snails I could get or how to get rid of the diatoms is appreciated!
~ Courtney
 
Apple snails are not really very efficient algae eaters and the diatoms you are seeing will likely resolve on their own after time. Apple snails need to have a diet supplemented with calcium rich foods in order to maintain good shell health. How old is your tank setup? How old are your bulbs?
 
This aquarium setup and bulbs are 6 months old.

The Cories and snail are fed Algae Wafers and "Hikari Tropical" Sinking Wafers.

So, should I stick with the one snail and wait out the diatoms?

Thanks for the replies!
 
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