How to solve snail problem?

Question

Today I noticed a tiny snail crawling on the side of my tank...i do have live plants (java ferns) and the fish i have are neon tetras, a platie, a dwarf gourami, otos, and a dwarf frog

If I See one, does that mean there are more? and are they going to be harmful to my fish/plants

also how do I get rid of them without harming my fish/plants

Answer 1

i dont see how they would harm anything. all they're going to do is eat the algae of the side off the tank.

Answer 2

use a little net to catch him, and then safely release him outdoors

Answer 3

Clown  loach

Answer 4

I do believe that snails are supposed to help keep the tank clean.  I don`t think the snails would harm anything.  If the snails bother you, just remove them in another bowl.  There could be a possibility  that there are more snails.  Be sure to keep your eyes peeled.

Answer 5

yeah get alot of salt

Answer 6

Just remove them when you see them. I like them them.

Answer 7

put SALT all over the place.........

Answer 8

its most likley a ramshorn or a trupet snail

the ramshorn eats plants

the trumpets dont

Answer 9

Never release anything into the wild thats you don't know is native to the area.

Answer 10

They aren't harmful at all, the just eat the stuff(I forgot what it's called) on the side of the tank. You can remove them with nets or whatever.