How to combat snails

Depends on the type of snail ... if it was trumpet (AFAIK they do not eat live plants) this works for me ... Trumpet Snail Trap

But I have also seen the ISTA Snail Trap in our LFS's - stock arrived a few weeks back .. I have seen them for under R100 .. might work for you if you really have a snail problem.

See google images for ISTA Snail Trap

later ferdie

 

I have ramshorns snails... Thank ferdie, will have a look at the trap.

I really wont mind to cycle the tank again if that means that I will be snail free

 

I also have loads of ramshorns. My plants are perfect with them

 

not sure that will help unless you intend to kill all eggs with bleach or letting everything dry out? Rather find a management process that works for you ... snails are a given if you get plants from an LFS ... manage the problem.

 

@Henkie


I have seen Snail traps at LPS but they hard to find, you can try the local pet shops close to you and maybe see if they can order from their supplier. or you can try the DIY snail traps, i did one with a pnp plastic tray and it did the job... after a week it was filled with the little dudes! check this links out:

Shrimp trap
DIY Snail Trap

 

Most snails don't destroy plants, and Ramshorns are definitely plant friendly. I suspect your plants have nutrient deficiency in the tank rather than the snails.

 

i put zebra loaches in my display. was pulling 25 snails a day, not even a dent! now i see one or two a week
cheers doug

 

Thanks for all the input guys!