My planted 2.5er

[White Whale]

Botia loach? How big do those get?

 

[lucky62]

Botia loach? How big do those get?

you're so sheltered just kidding

there are different species and different sizes , not sure if one that eats snails can live long in your 2.5 ,

I would suggest a skunk loach though , try a google search.

Also I think freshmike and cometcattle may know a few things about loaches .

I've kept skunks and modesta , the modestas got about 5" before I traded them off , the skunks I had for a few years before they died , both were excellent snailers the shunks lived in a 15 gal.

chain loaches are small , expensive , saw some yesterday $15.99 each 3 for $44.99 and I have no idea if they'll eat snails . the skunks I got at petland discounts for much less .

saw some skunks at petland today $1.49 each 3 for $ 4.49

 

[freshmike]

All too big for a 2.5. Just smush the snails for Buttons.....he will love you for it.

MmMmM escargot!

 

[White Whale]

I leave them on the glass, but Buttons shows no interest.... Hmmm.... I think they just fall to the gravel and become compost for the plants.

 

[White Whale]

Now I know why my Hornwart is growing so fast... Increased light makes it grow - and I have the tank light on at least 14 hours a day.

 

[kaley822]

very nice tank, i have that same rock cave thing

 

[White Whale]

very nice tank, i have that same rock cave thing

Thanx! Isn't it just great! It just happened to be the right size. I feel like getting 3 more 2.5ers, but I don't have any room....

 

[yvez9]

I had a couple snails in my 20g when i bought some plants last week
I counted 5 or 6 at least, very very tiny, like a pen point.

Anyway, I put a betta in the tank for a few hours overnight and i haven't seen the snails since...

 

[White Whale]

Give them time.
I've killed about 8 so far, and I counted 4 more this morning before I went to work. These are fast little buggers!

 

[lovebuzz]

Well that growth is a little excessive

 

[lucky62]

Now I know why my Hornwart is growing so fast... Increased light makes it grow - and I have the tank light on at least 14 hours a day.

Yes , but what about the snails ?