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I like both points. I don't see a problem suggesting fish for snail removal, or algae removal, provided that when you are talking to a beginner, you also advise them that any additions will also have their own needs in terms of tank space and care, and that these should be carefully considered before adding ANY fish to the tank, regardless of purpose.
This also means that I would almost never suggest a clown loach for snail removal in a tank, because exceptionally rarely will a beginner have a tank big enough, with enough room left, to accomodate a school of these fish.
20 gallon long
Lionhead - Kiko
Calico Lionhead - Little Bean
29 gallon
Fantail - Oliver
Black Moor - Damian
Calico Ryukin - Serafina
2.5 gallon
male betta - Pirate
10 gallon planted
minnow, betta, guppy
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I totally agree on clown loaches -- they need lots of space, and they usually will do more damage to broad-leafed plants like Amazon swords than any good they do in removing snails. Stick to the smaller loaches for snail patrol.
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| oh...i love a controversy! after carefully thinking about this...my hubby and i have been thinking about adding a bottom dweller type fish in our 10 gal. tank. it contains 6 xray tetra and 5 zebra danios. and did i mention the snails??? the cucumber trick worked...i trapped a slice between hanging thermometer and side of tank and got 8 overnight. anyway...i am soliciting suggestions for our addition. thanks to all and keep the posts coming!
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I don't actually think I'd add anything else to that tank. I'm not great with tropical stocking, but it sounds like you're already pushing your limits. I could be wrong though.
20 gallon long
Lionhead - Kiko
Calico Lionhead - Little Bean
29 gallon
Fantail - Oliver
Black Moor - Damian
Calico Ryukin - Serafina
2.5 gallon
male betta - Pirate
10 gallon planted
minnow, betta, guppy
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| It's not really a controversy, just a difference in habits. You aren't just pushing your limits, you're over them. Just going by the "one-inch of fish per gallon" rule, your tank is overpopulated - and the fish you keep are going to grow larger than one inch. You should expect at least two inches from both the danios and the tetras. And in my opinion, danios are too active to be housed in a ten-gallon setup. That said, I wouldn't place any more fish into your current tank, and it might be wise to consider an upgrade.
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| It is totally o.k (IMHO) to use tools. My computer is a tool and I am learning so much because of it. A snail eats algae (for ex.). Therefore, I buy the snail to eat some algae. How is that any different than a loach for snails, or a buying a guppy becuase it suits our tastes? The guppy is a "tool" purchased for our entertainment. Just do it responsibly. There are a lot of hard fast rules, but I don't think this is one of them. Besides, the other option is chemical. Agriculture is using biological means of control rather than using pesticides.
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