Best Way to get rid of snails

[twocents]

What is the best way to get rid of snail? I don't know if I should bait them or empty the tank.

I only have three fish in that tank now so it wouldnt be to hard to remove them and set them in another tank, if I can find one that is.

Haw have any of you dealt with too many snails?

[jules]

I keep a dwarf puffer or two in my fishroom at all times. Whenever I have two many snails I put him in (perhaps removing other fish first) for a month, and he sorts it out completely. Furthermore they eat the snails, and do so gradually, so you don't get the mass die-off and associated pollution of a chemical treatment.

Removing the snails manually is not en easy task, especially when there are eggs in the tank, but if you are really dedicated it is possible.

[robby]

Clown Loaches will eat snails. Maybe not every type, but they certainly will eat some.

[twocents]

Thanks for the suggestions you guys, I am always worried about drastic changes to the tank so I was trying to avoid having to clean it out myself if at all possible. Going to go see what I can find tomorrow and get it taken care of ASAP.

[orchid]

Another way is to place a piece of potato in the tank. The next day it will be covered with snails. Scoop them out with a net. After a few gos at this you will have just manageable numbers left.