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    We have a 30 gallon planted tank. In a few places, on the root that we have as a centerpiece, there is a strange growth. We have noticed it in the past, on dried wood peices that we have added. At that time, our Mystery Snails took care of it and seemed to love it. This time around, I have assasin snails in the tank. When I added some new Mystery Snails, the assassin's seemed to get pretty excited. Any tips? What IS it?

    Thanks!
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  • #2
    what type of wood is it. looks like fungus.
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    • #3
      Newly submerged wood seems to fungus like that, eventually it fades with time. That or might be a bit of uneaten food, its hard to see clearly if its one or the other
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      • #4
        assassin snails hunt other snails, so yes they will get excited by the addition of the mystery snails :)...i have heard of assassins teaming up on larger snails to take them down. usually you just add pond snails or ramshorn for the assassins to chase. otherwise they just eat the algae, extra food, anything

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        • #5
          Sorry for slow response. It is a root cutting, I guess. Today, I have what looks like spider webs in the tank, despite eater change and cleaning yesterday.

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          • #6
            Nice little tank. Looks like a grape plant maybe? Try an albino bristle nose pleco. They stay small and will help with the fungus.
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            • #7
              I have a kuhli loach, reticulated loach and two gobies (I think) that are bottom feeders... Then 6 neon tetras and two adult betta. Assassin snails and two types of shrimp help clean too... Its just a 30 gallon, so I'm not sure a pleco would work...

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              • #8
                The bristle nose plexus stay small around 4 to 6 inches but yes the common plexus would be to large for the 30 gal

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by MommaMelanie View Post
                  I have a kuhli loach, reticulated loach and two gobies (I think) that are bottom feeders... Then 6 neon tetras and two adult betta. Assassin snails and two types of shrimp help clean too... Its just a 30 gallon, so I'm not sure a pleco would work...
                  Plecos


                  Originally posted by chadw1920 View Post
                  The bristle nose plexus stay small around 4 to 6 inches but yes the common plexus would be to large for the 30 gal

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                  • #10
                    ottocinclus catfish are good schooling algae eaters that stay small (around 2 inches). many people like siamese algae eaters as well. they eat a variety of different algae types, but get a little larger (into the 4-6 inch range).

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by MommaMelanie View Post
                      Sorry for slow response. It is a root cutting, I guess. Today, I have what looks like spider webs in the tank, despite eater change and cleaning yesterday.
                      Very nicely done! Like you driftwood.


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