This article is from the Aquaria: Disease, Algae and Snails FAQ, by Elaine Thompson, Thomas Sasala and George Booth
contributed by George Booth
Snails are usually considered disasters in a plant tank, but with
dense planting and good plant growing conditions, the right type of
snail can be very useful by consuming dead plant material and
detritus. Any damage they do cause will be compensated for by fast
plant growth.
 
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