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In my everlasting battle against Malaysian trumpet snails, I tried Botia almorhae for they would specifically like snails.
That may be true, but they are also very keen on Auchenipterid fins and tails.
And when I see them trying to dig/bite through my Platystacus, I can almost feel it myself.
So think twice before adding these to your tank, especially when you own rather defenceless catfishes.
I'm getting them out right now!

Marc

forgive my ignorance - apart from being a bit unsightly, what is the concern with the snails?

Hope the cats aren't too badly injured by the botia - that's real bad luck

Richard B wrote:forgive my ignorance

Ditto, for I don't quite understand your question. Could you rephrase pls?

what i mean to say is why do you want to get rid of the snails?

Because they're a plague.

I've always heard that lettuce works very well.

Thanks for the suggestion. I've tried all kinds of veggies, snail traps, several Botia species, Puffers, you name it but nothing seems to work properly.
I think I'll return to the old fashioned siphoning......

I stand there and pick the snails out by hand. I'm getting nowhere fast. Good luck, Marc. I feel your pain.
Amanda

Maybe on the plus side of the ledger, you can view the MTS as Calcium Carbonate sequesters?
Nearly indestructible. I have had some of them survive long exposure to bleach and water mixes.