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Re: Snails in Planted Tank
On 23 Oct 2000,, Wright Huntley wrote:
> It may be that by using the common name, we are confusing two very
> different species, here. My young Clown Loaches (*Botia macracanthus*,
> p371 of the English Baensch Atlas V.1), about that size or a tad
> larger, live in complete peace with far smaller and more delicate fish
> than Cardinal Tetras. They crunch snails (audibly, late at night),
> even the "dreaded" MTS. BTW, Baensch lists them as "tolerant" of other
> species.
>
> They rarely hide, but do enjoy resting under the shade of a big
> driftwood arch, in my brilliantly lit planted tank.
They are the same fish we are talking about.
I will admit that this is the first insidence that I've come across of
this predatory behaviour and also feel it to be uncharacteristic of
the species. IT does demonstrate that they may take small fishes
and so may be an unneeded gamble with the killies.
Personally I don't know what the problem with the snails is. I have
lost of snails, great plants and lots of eggs. I have the MTS and
ramshorn. The ramshorn is everywhere while the MTS is
everywhere but my killie tanks (for obvious reasons).
Bye
Tyrone Genade
http://www.geocities.com/tyronegenade/intro.html
Department Biochemistry Molecular Cell Physiology Lab
University of Stellenbosch Ph: +27-021-808-5880
Republic of South Africa fax: +27-021-808-5863
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