Do Ramshorn Snails eat plants ?

[faolteam]

I have these snails and someting is eating the top of my ROTALA MACRANDRA plants : i have Cardinal tetra, Golden Gourami, Chinese Algae Eater, Corydoras


Anyway i can stop this ?

[fishmommie]

Snails may appear to be eating plant leaves when in fact they are eating algae off the leaves.
They will eat dead and decaying plant mater.
I'd more likely think the neons or gourami might nibble on them.
Are you feeding the fish enough? Seems like an odd question, I know as most people over feed.


I have these snails and someting is eating the top of my ROTALA MACRANDRA plants : i have Cardinal tetra, Golden Gourami, Chinese Algae Eater, Corydoras


Anyway i can stop this ?

[faolteam]

i try not to over feed but i put in a brine shrinp frozen square about quarter of an inch then a 8-9 pellets for corys

or 2 good pinches flakes and pellets

Chinese Algae eaters always go for food first

[fishmommie]

Don't know how may fish you have but if they don't look skinny you're probably okay. Some fish just like to eat certain plants - could be you've got those fish.


i try not to over feed but i put in a brine shrinp frozen square about quarter of an inch then a 8-9 pellets for corys

or 2 good pinches flakes and pellets

Chinese Algae eaters always go for food first

[Anders247]

What size is your tank?
I agree with fishmommie, ramshorn don't eat plants.

[faolteam]

What size is your tank?
I agree with fishmommie, ramshorn don't eat plants.

its a 3ft x18in x15in

[Anders247]

Just as a note: watch the chinese algae eater. When larger they'll be disinterested in algae and starting sucking on your fish instead.

[faolteam]

Just as a note: watch the chinese algae eater. When larger they'll be disinterested in algae and starting sucking on your fish instead.

Sucking on your fish ?

should i remove them ?

[Anders247]

Sucking on your fish ?

should i remove them ?

Yes. They suck the slime coat off of fish, which lowers their immune system making them more susceptible to disease.

I'd remove them. Also, they get 10 inches which is too big for your tank anyways.

[faolteam]

Yes. They suck the slime coat off of fish, which lowers their immune system making them more susceptible to disease.

I'd remove them. Also, they get 10 inches which is too big for your tank anyways.

wow now were do i put them have a 2ft quarrantine tank ?

[Anders247]

wow now were do i put them have a 2ft quarrantine tank ?

I'd rehome then, which means return them to the store.

[faolteam]

Hi Folks i went to the pet shop today and he told me quite catergorically that the fish he sold me were Siamese Algae Eater and not the ones i thought i had he knew about them and said they were similar but these are fine

any heads up on that

[Slaphppy7]

Still can get up to 6" or so, here's some good info: http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/crossocheilus-langei/

[faolteam]

Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Lighting: Moderate
Water Conditions: 75-79° F, KH 5-10, pH 6.5-7.0
Max. Size: 6"
Color Form: Black, White
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: India, Indonesia, Thailand
Family: Cyprinidae

overview
The Siamese Algae Eater is a great fish for the community aquarium. It prefers a planted aquarium with many broad-leaved plants on which it can rest on. It also requires these plants and rocks for grazing algae. This species can be kept with a variety of tank mates including more passive community fish.
Unfortunately, the breeding habits of the Siamese Algae Eater have not been documented.

An omnivore, the Siamese Algae Eater is not a particularly finicky eater, and is the ideal candidate for eating algae off of live plant leaves. Ideal foods should consist of a high quality flake food, freeze-dried bloodworms or tubifex, and pelleted foods, as well as vegetable-based foods.

Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/4" to 2-1/2"

[faolteam]

http://www.fishlore.com/aquariummagazine/may08/siamese-algae-eater-id.htm

[Anders247]

That's not correct. They need a bigger tank than a 30. Can you add a picture? I don't think the store knows what they're talking about.

[faolteam]

That's not correct. They need a bigger tank than a 30. Can you add a picture? I don't think the store knows what they're talking about.


this was from this website : http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+888+1086&pcatid=1086

[Anders247]

How about a picture of the actual fish you have?