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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SP22614" data-source="post: 16043838" data-attributes="member: 35724">Aquarium Snail ControlHow Do I Get Rid of a Snail Infestation<img src="http://www.aquariumlanka.com/images/Forum_Plants/aquarium-snail.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Snail  infestations are a common problem in freshwater aquariums and, if you  do not take action soon enough to correct the problem, your tank could  quickly become overrun. In small numbers, aquarium snails can actually  be helpful in the aquarium. Snails are scavengers, feeding on algae and  detritus in the tank. In large numbers, however, aquarium snails can be  an eyesore and may even begin to damage your live aquarium plants. There  are a few simple precautions you can take to prevent a snail  infestation in your tank and, if you already have a snail problem, you  have several remedies to choose from. Once you have taken care of your  snail problem, be sure to take precautions against letting the problem  develop again in the future.How to Remedy a Snail InfestationIf  the snails have not completely overrun your tank you may be able to  remove most of them by hand. Pay particular attention to plant leaves  and tank decorations – snails may also cling to the intake tube of your  aquarium filter. Once you have picked the snails out of the tank, drop  them in a cup of saltwater to kill them. In cases where dozens or even  hundreds of snails are present, removing the creatures by hand may not  be the most practical option. Try blanching a piece of lettuce in hot  water for about 15 seconds then sink it in your tank before you go to  bed at night. In the morning, snails from all over the tank should have  gathered on the piece of lettuce, feeding on the decaying plant  material. All you need to do, then, is remove the lettuce from the tank  and the snails along with it. Repeat this process as often as necessary  until the snail infestation has reached a more manageable level.<img src="http://www.aquariumlanka.com/images/Forum_Plants/lettuce.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />When  you find your tank afflicted with an infestation of aquarium snails,  you may be tempted to use a chemical remedy. Snail-killing products are  available online and in pet stores, but you should think carefully  before using these products. Chemical remedies designed to kill aquarium  snails will also kill other invertebrates in your tank and may decimate  your colony of beneficial bacteria. If you kill all the nitrifying  bacteria in your tank, it will re-cycle and your fish could be killed.  If you decide to use a chemical remedy for killing aquarium snails,  remove your fish to a spare tank and do not put them back in the main  tank until you are sure the tank has been properly cycled.Preventing Snail Infestations<img src="http://www.aquariumlanka.com/images/Forum_Plants/aquarium-plants.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />The  most common way snails are introduced into an aquarium is through live  aquarium plants. While some pet stores offer guaranteed snail-free  plants, these plants can be very expensive. If you decide to purchase  live aquarium plants, there are two things you should do to kill any  existing snails or snail eggs on the plants before you add them to your  tank. When you get the plants home, carefully go over the roots and  leaves by hand and pick off any snails you see. Next, soak the plants in  a saltwater bath for 10 to 15 minutes. The salt should kill any  remaining snails and snail eggs and the short soaking period should not  damage the plants. Once the plants have soaked, rinse them well in fresh  water and add them to your tank.aquariumlanka.com</blockquote>

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