Simple anser. Obtain a few Cleo Helena Snails, the so called Assassin snails, and introduce them to the tank. They will catch and eat any pest snail that is equal to their size or smaller. They reproduce quite slowly and are easy to control. They get to a reasonable size and are attractive. I've used them with total success to clear pest snails in my planted tanks which were swarming and eating spawns before I could get the eggs out. They partially submerge in sand or fine gravel then pop out, pursue and eat a pest snail when it goes by.
Pest Snails in breeding tank :(
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Sorry, made a typo and will have to learn how to edit things properly. Proper name for Assassin snails is Clea Helena. They may not be legal to import into Australia. Will do some checking into that and if they are can probably help out in the future.
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Thank you very much but I'm certain we can't import them
No doubt there are here & I'd love to buy some
No doubt there are here & I'd love to buy some
There were some in Australia but I think they were pretty tightly held by their owners. Never seen any advertised for sale.