Kuhlis and MTS

[lovemybarbs]

I'm trying to cut down on my Malasian trumpet snail population without getting any clown loaches. The yoyos don't seem to be making a dent. I had some zucchini in there this week and you should have seen them. :eek3:

Today I spotted some kulhi loaches, so I thought, why not. Bought five.

I'm reading that they eat them and that they do not.

Anyone have experience with this?

 

[Lupin]

Kuhlis do not eat snails, not even MTS. Dojos, kuhlis and hillstreams are the only loaches I have tested that do not eat snails. If I were you, cut back on feeding and remove every MTS you can find.

 

[H3D]

The kuhlis will only eat them if they are dead.

 

[lovemybarbs]

I feed once a day, if that. Sometimes every other day.

 

[Lupin]

I feed once a day, if that. Sometimes every other day.

Start removing the adults before juveniles although I'd just remove every snail I see to control the population better anyway.

 

[lovemybarbs]

I guess it will have to come to that. I hate sticking my arm in the tank. I guess I'll get some romaine for bait this weekend.

These little guys are so cute. They love my plants.

Are they jumpers? I don't want another Libby situation.

 

[Lupin]

If you're referring to kuhlis, yes, they are just like other fish although given the numerous hiding places, they don't jump even in an open-topped tank.