Betta and Snails

[palmbreeze]

I have a ten gallon aquarium and I introduced two very small snails. Everything was fine, then there were baby snails. I noticed quite a few on the sides of my aquarium, but the next day there were only a couple. I am afraid my mail betta is eating them. I have not seen him eat one yet. If he is eating them, is this bad? Will he overeat? Should I not feed him? Should I feed him something special so he has a variety in his diet? Will snails make him constipated? I just don't know what to do.

I have one male betta, three white clouds, two Harlequin Rasbora's, and one clown pleco. The betta is new to the aquarium, so that is why he is the prime suspect.

 

[OrionGirl]

Bettas will go after small snails, as well as snail eggs. Not uncommon, and not a problem for the fish. Snails are actually a very healthy staple--provides meat, as well as the vegetation the snails consumed.

 

[Kasakato]

Its ok and actually good for them to eat snails. Make sure he is not eating a whole lot of them plus the food you are feeding him. But its still a good idea to feed him normal food for the verity.

 

[palmbreeze]

Thanks!