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Re: [APD] first month



Yes, I think I have the pond snails. They keep multiplying. How can I get
rid of them at one short? Like I said, I've been fishing them out when ever
possible. But there are lots.

I'm not sure if shrimps eat leaves too.

Cheers,
Vadi
On Tuesday, April 3, 2012, wrote:

>
>
> Vlad
>
> while some nitrogen in the form of nitrates will be the final bi product of
>  the nitrification cycle that your bacteria produce,  the plants can use
> the  N much easier in the form of ammonia ie NH4 ie FISH WASTE.
>
> see previous post for suggestions as to fish species.
>
> as far as the snails are concerned, sounds like you got some pond  snails.
> look on line for some descriptions.
>
> IMHO The best snail species for planted tanks are the Nerites.  Their
> mandible(?) is not strong enough to damage healthy leaves but is strong
> enough
> to clean algae off of all surfaces including leaves.
>
> I dont think you have apple snails as they would have eaten all of the
> plants by now.
>
> rich green
> milton ma
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