Snails and Discus

[biggills]

I have another topic that I'm not sure about when it comes to Discus. I have a planted tank that used to have angels and loaches. I gave them to a friend so I could get back into discus. I haven't seen any snails for a long time....but tonight I see a bunch of little tiny guys. Do they pose a health risk to my discus?

Travis

[The Zigman]

I have plenty of pond and ramshorn snails in my discus tank.
There seems to be no issues.

[Lupin]

The snails may likely be ramshorns, MTS or bladder snails but none will pose harm on your fish. What you don't want is overpopulation of snails if you're feeding a lot so just remove anything in sight or squish them and the discus will eat them. Free protein load.

[biggills]

Thanx, I wasn't sure. I will just pic them out as I see them.

[Hungriee]

i have nerites with my discus, no threat at all, they keep the algae off my glass/plants.

[PopPopsfish]

The snails may likely be ramshorns, MTS or bladder snails but none will pose harm on your fish. What you don't want is overpopulation of snails if you're feeding a lot so just remove anything in sight or squish them and the discus will eat them. Free protein load.

We agree !!! Snails make a tasty treat ,be sure to crush so the Discus can eat them. Our Marble crays also love snail treats. We keep Marbles with our Discus in the main Display Tank