ramshorns that just becomes a pest

[Sounguru]

I totally understand and just for confirmation those are common Rams.... I like the green bean because it can easily be scooped up in a small net so less disturbance than sticking a hand in to get a larger piece of something out. Green beans also seem to be the holy food for my rams.

 

[MotionInSilver]

What kind of green beans though ure the 2nd person to mention it.

Just fresh string beans that? No prep work other than giving it a good wash? And how long before I can declare my tank ramshorn free from the last snail to come out as am sure eggs r bound to bring the next wave of snails once I get all of em out?

 

[blue2fyre]

I would just use a plain green bean just wash it off.

Without adjustments to feeding or adding chemicals you'll never completely get rid of them. As long as they always have a food source they will always be around.

Also here is an article that may help

 

[Sounguru]

What kind of green beans though ure the 2nd person to mention it.

Just fresh string beans that? No prep work other than giving it a good wash? And how long before I can declare my tank ramshorn free from the last snail to come out as am sure eggs r bound to bring the next wave of snails once I get all of em out?

I buy the industrial size box of 24 cans from costco of just plain old green beans. I just open the can and plop one in the tank (or 5 or 6 in my feeder tanks). I would be surprised if you ever get rid of them all but you can by fishing them out when it seems there are too many keep the load down.

P.S. I think I'm the only one that mentioned green beans just did it in 2 different post....

 

[blue2fyre]

If it were me I would have used lettuce. But I've never had to cut back my ramshorn population.

 

[MotionInSilver]

I buy the industrial size box of 24 cans from costco of just plain old green beans. I just open the can and plop one in the tank (or 5 or 6 in my feeder tanks). I would be surprised if you ever get rid of them all but you can by fishing them out when it seems there are too many keep the load down.

P.S. I think I'm the only one that mentioned green beans just did it in 2 different post....

lol my bad then about the two people comment-

okay I'll crack open a can of green beans and give it a go- see if the plecos takes to it.

thanks bluefyre about the link of the snail info- just would pick other snails over those ramshorns myself if I was to go back and change what snail sp. that hitchhiked.

Cheers