Snails in my Cannister

[nickmcmechan]

Hi,

I've just noticed today snails in my Eheim 2213.

Couple of questions...

First is, should I be concerned over this?

Second, when I perform my regualr maintenance, flushing through with tank water, should I ensure I get all the snails out?

Third, last couple of weeks I went through a mini-cycle - was this the cause?

Thanks!

 

[Rbishop]

I would cause I don't care for the snails. What has changed in your tank recently?

 

[Mgamer20o0]

i know the ones that got into my canister slowed down the flow. i put a sponge over the intake to keep the snails out.

 

[aardvark1]

Did a clean-up of my XP3 today and found two pond snails (in the filter).

Which is surprising as the JD's in the tank normally get them first!

 

[J double R]

ive found the occasional snail in the filter... the pond snails are usually small enough that if they get to the impeller, "CRUNCH!" and the filter moves on with life. :