Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: SKISWETPETS on May 09, 2015, 02:50:29 PM

Title: Snails/Jack Dempsey's
Post by: SKISWETPETS on May 09, 2015, 02:50:29 PM
So I have not had a snail issue in about 3-4 years. Then all of a sudden about 3-4 months ago or so my Daughter picked a couple out of a random tank in the basement. Anyway. That tank is now infested with them. All tiny ones. Anyway, I was reading about Jack Dempsey's and on the Wikipedia it says they eat "crustations". Has anyone ever put snails into there tank for there Dempsey's to eat? My concern obviously is that my nice Jack Dempsey tank will get infested also.... Suggestions/Help.... ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Snails/Jack Dempsey's
Post by: Regalblue on May 09, 2015, 05:15:33 PM
Yes, the tank will also most likely become infested, especially if you're talking MTS.
Title: Re: Snails/Jack Dempsey's
Post by: Ron on May 11, 2015, 07:23:35 AM
Snails are actually mollusks. You best bet for finding a fish that will seek them out and consume them would be loaches. I've used clown loaches with good results myself.

Crustaceans are shrimps, crabs, lobsters, etc.
Title: Re: Snails/Jack Dempsey's
Post by: SKISWETPETS on May 11, 2015, 11:20:16 AM
Snails are actually mollusks. You best bet for finding a fish that will seek them out and consume them would be loaches. I've used clown loaches with good results myself.

Crustaceans are shrimps, crabs, lobsters, etc.
Thanks for the advice.. Might have to look for a few small ones next time i'm downstate....
Title: Re: Snails/Jack Dempsey's
Post by: Regalblue on May 14, 2015, 01:01:53 PM
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Title: Re: Snails/Jack Dempsey's
Post by: SKISWETPETS on May 16, 2015, 07:50:04 AM
I believe the wife would frown upon that way to do it Blair... :o :o But I will keep it in mind... ;)
Title: Re: Snails/Jack Dempsey's
Post by: Regalblue on May 16, 2015, 09:12:42 AM
I believe the wife would frown upon that way to do it Blair... :o :o But I will keep it in mind... ;)
probably,  Lol