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Hi guys, I have worked in the pet trade for a while, and learned about fish from "generations of fishh keeprs and breedrs", Best advice I can think of
Snail eaters:
Botia, loaches, many cichlids, many catfish.
Watch the growth of cichlids, (many times you need larger tanks).
Inch of fish per gallon is a general rule. Keep in mind the girth of the fish, and how large they will grow. Example you have a 20 gallon tank, you want goldfish, you buy 10 comet goldfish, big mistake. You have to take into consideration that comet goldfish (including shubunkins) get approx 14 inches long, and have a life span of 20 to 30 years.
So just research what fish types your interested in before you buy, (not all petstores will tell you how big and what types go together etc)
Snails can be a huge pain, if you have an established aquarium of community fish, try and find cory cats (many species are available in the pet trade these days). Emerald, spotted, albino, etc.
Ok, sorry to ramble
Thanks
Rusty
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