what is the best filter to use for my snail tank?

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Re: what is the best filter to use for my snail tank?

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I don't use a filter, air pump or a heater, and they're happy and thriving.
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Re: what is the best filter to use for my snail tank?

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Love the avatar pd
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: what is the best filter to use for my snail tank?

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There is currently a dwarf puffer living in my 29g breeder tank, and he picks off some of the babies for food. I use a 295gph canister filter, and keep a fine mesh net over the intake. (I've used baby socks too). I haven't had a problem with any snails getting in the filter.
It's a crayfish! It's a snail! It's a... ah who cares?
Nom nom nom!...

Tank: 4 liter custom-shaped sphere
Contents: 1 Brainfish
Ph: 7.4
Ammonia, nitrites, nitrates: ?
Problem: Cloudy/muddy water
Can you help me?
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Re: what is the best filter to use for my snail tank?

Post by Reaperpilot2014 »

Just to clarify, the filter is for the puffer, otherwise I would have something really simple in there.
It's a crayfish! It's a snail! It's a... ah who cares?
Nom nom nom!...

Tank: 4 liter custom-shaped sphere
Contents: 1 Brainfish
Ph: 7.4
Ammonia, nitrites, nitrates: ?
Problem: Cloudy/muddy water
Can you help me?
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Re: what is the best filter to use for my snail tank?

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I use a sponge filter
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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30g - 1 GSP "Demon"
15g - 1 C. Irrubesco "Raoden"
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29g - Ramshorn, Marmorkreb, Cherry & Ghost Shrimp Breeder Tank
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Re: what is the best filter to use for my snail tank?

Post by Reaperpilot2014 »

That seems like it would be the best for snails.
It's a crayfish! It's a snail! It's a... ah who cares?
Nom nom nom!...

Tank: 4 liter custom-shaped sphere
Contents: 1 Brainfish
Ph: 7.4
Ammonia, nitrites, nitrates: ?
Problem: Cloudy/muddy water
Can you help me?
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