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The Best Algae Eater Snails for Tropical Tanks: Japanese Trapdoor Snail – Here is the only snail's scientific name about which I 'm 100% confident! Trapdoors are large (1-2 inch, normally about 1.25") snails formed like a swirly ball. While trapdoor snails don't require dirt in the bottom of the pond to overwinter, they appreciate having a few scattered leaves or a pot of dirt topped with pea gravel to "drive around in." They do in older ponds with increased food. Photo copyright from aqualandpetsplus.com  The Best Algae Eater Snails for Tropical Tanks: Japanese Trapdoor Snail This snail is a terrific asset in keeping algae as they dress your plants, planting pots and watergarden walls. They consume decaying matter such as fish food and leaves and also cruise the pond bottom. They only breed a couple of times annually so don't expect them to multiply fast like routine egg laying snails. The Japanese Trapdoor Snail originates from pon...

Golden Apple Snail: Algae Eater Snail in Fish Tank – These alga munchers can grow up to be the magnitude of a baseball, so be sure to have sufficient tank room to adapt them although they're typically sold as infants. Gold Snails are simple to spot, partially due to their size, but also thanks to their colossal antennas which are normally seen crossing over the aquarium floor. Their shells are commonly bright yellowish, however they may be found in some colors of crimson and purple, and brown. Photo copyright from applesnail.net Golden Apple Snail: Algae Eater Snail in Fish Tank Species apple snail needs Most apple snails are voracious plant eaters (herbivores or macrophytophagous) that eat a wide selection of plant life. They do well with fish food on common vegetables in conjunction. Alas, many species have an excellent desire for aquatic vegetation and algae aren't their favorite food. In such instances the aquatic plant life can be reduced by these sca...