Natural Snail control in my Shrimp tanks

southerndesert

southerndesert

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I ordered 3 Anentome helena a while ago from a fellow in the Netherlands, they showed up last Thursday morning and they are already eating the other snails in my tank. I have way to many MTS, Pond, and Ramshorn snails and figured I'd take the natural route. These guys hunt and eat other snails and its pretty interesting.

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Here is one eating a small Ramshorn.

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These are in my Wild Neocaridina sp. tank right now and do not bother the shrimp at all and visa-versa. Sorry about photo quality, but there is a layer of bio film on my glass in my shrimp tanks... I may clean the front for some better photos later.

Cheers, Bill
 
They are interesting snails, I also like how they look.

I would not count on them to eliminate, or even controlling your snail population. If you watch them, they hunt and eat, then go into a dormant period. They are not voracious feeders.

If you have a serious snail problem, try reducing the food in the tank by doing frequent gravel vacuuming, and reducing the amount you feed.
 
I may have to buy some, just because they are neat! Keep us posted how they work out
 
It is not a serious snail problem and could be controlled by simple removal, but I have 28 tanks running and a few predators among the others will be a good thing. Truth is I just hate killing them. I have seen the Anentome helena eating on and off, but haven't seen them go dormant as yet, sounds interesting and how long does it last? I do not by any means want total removal and feel snails are good in my tanks, just some sort of other control measure. I actually feed very little as these are shrimp tanks, but there is a very healthy bio film growth in all my tanks which in turn feeds snails. If they wipe out to many I will move them to another tank....

Cheers, Bill
 
i have been speaking to him and im ready to order. how long did shipping take? everything was alive? i just want to make sure it is all safe and reliable. i worry about customs with their xrays and all.
 
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