Should I Get Rid Of These Snails?

[rhian]

Hi I've just started a planted aquarium over the last few weeks - and despite me washing the plants as best I could, I think some snails have hitched a ride. They look like the bladder/tadpole/pouch snail from your pinned article. They get a move on! I have got rid of some, but today I spotted 3 tiny ones. They seem to be eating the dead leaves, so should I get rid of them? will they start eating my live plants?

many thanks

 

[Ben M]

yes i'd get rid of them.

 

[~T~]

Bladder snails are pretty harmless and only eat dead plant matter and detritus. I would leave them if I were you unless they reach plague proportions.

 

[dipsydoodlenoodle]

Its up to you really. Personally I don't like the snails in my tank; but my boyfriend does so he gets any that find their way into my tank.