I have now watched my minor snail issue blossom into an infestation and I am wondering how I can (1) attack and control the issue and (2) keep it under control in the future.
I have read about lettuce traps, hand-picking, and other techniques for getting the population under control and will continue use those, but I am hoping there is a more efficient and permanent (natural) solution. Are there any other methods that you have found helpful in more efficiently getting rid of pest snails? And any methods for keeping it under control in the future?
I also have a couple assassin snails in there and they've helped, but it's not enough. I have also been considering getting a yo-yo loach (or another fish that eats snails), but I'd prefer to get only one. Would getting a snail-eating fish be a good idea? If so, which ones would you suggest if I only want to get one or two. I have 6 rummynose, 2 apistogramma trifasciata, some shrimp, and a longfin bristlenose.
Thanks!
I have read about lettuce traps, hand-picking, and other techniques for getting the population under control and will continue use those, but I am hoping there is a more efficient and permanent (natural) solution. Are there any other methods that you have found helpful in more efficiently getting rid of pest snails? And any methods for keeping it under control in the future?
I also have a couple assassin snails in there and they've helped, but it's not enough. I have also been considering getting a yo-yo loach (or another fish that eats snails), but I'd prefer to get only one. Would getting a snail-eating fish be a good idea? If so, which ones would you suggest if I only want to get one or two. I have 6 rummynose, 2 apistogramma trifasciata, some shrimp, and a longfin bristlenose.
Thanks!