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Originally Posted by Morpheus
Several things that I have read are promoting "tank janitors" including snails. I already have two cleaner shrimp, and two tiny hermit crabs. I have a 70G aquarium.
Is anyone here using snails or other janitors? what are the pros and cons?
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Snails do clean the tank but if they die or run out of food they will add to the nitrate level in your tank causing more algae. Plants and good water changes are best. Changing light bulbs every six months will help too.
CM