how to solve snail problem?

[dood]

Today I noticed a tiny snail crawling on the side of my tank...i do have live plants (java ferns) and the fish i have are neon tetras, a platie, a dwarf gourami, otos, and a dwarf frog<br />
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If I See one, does that mean there are more? and are they going to be harmful to my fish/plants<br />
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also how do I get rid of them without harming my fish/plants<br />

 

[PeterP]

Just remove them when you see them. I like them them.

 

[EmmanuelM]

put SALT all over the place.........

 

[Jesse]

use a little net to catch him, and then safely release him outdoors

 

[RobandBigarecool]

yeah get alot of salt

 

[askingaswespeak]

They aren't harmful at all, the just eat the stuff(I forgot what it's called) on the side of the tank. You can remove them with nets or whatever.

 

[kate]

i dont see how they would harm anything. all they're going to do is eat the algae of the side off the tank.

 

[JohnD]

Clown loach

 

[blondieb]

I do believe that snails are supposed to help keep the tank clean. I don`t think the snails would harm anything. If the snails bother you, just remove them in another bowl. There could be a possibility that there are more snails. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled.

 

[JoshB]

Never release anything into the wild thats you don't know is native to the area.

 

[fishman]

its most likley a ramshorn or a trupet snail

the ramshorn eats plants
the trumpets dont