Are apple snails truly plant eating monsters?
I recently lost the sole oto in my ten gallon through starvation. I was feeding him sinking tablets twice a week, but either that wasn't enough or the 5 kuhli loaches got to them first. Since the oto's passing, my tank has become an algae infestation. The oto kept the glass clean, and everything was stable for months and months... only difference now is the oto's gone.
I don't want to get another oto or any algae eating fish because it seems the tank won't sustain it.
How about a snail? Apple snails get pretty big and I've heard they'll go to town on plants. But what about other snails? Mystery snails?
Yes, I know cleaning the glass is the best way to keep it clean, but I'd like to get some form of life that will help eat it.
I recently lost the sole oto in my ten gallon through starvation. I was feeding him sinking tablets twice a week, but either that wasn't enough or the 5 kuhli loaches got to them first. Since the oto's passing, my tank has become an algae infestation. The oto kept the glass clean, and everything was stable for months and months... only difference now is the oto's gone.
I don't want to get another oto or any algae eating fish because it seems the tank won't sustain it.
How about a snail? Apple snails get pretty big and I've heard they'll go to town on plants. But what about other snails? Mystery snails?
Yes, I know cleaning the glass is the best way to keep it clean, but I'd like to get some form of life that will help eat it.