Freshwater:
* Loaches: Especially the Kuhli loach, Clown loach, and Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki.
* Catfish: Corydoras catfish, Pleco catfish, and even some larger catfish like the Synodontis.
* Cichlids: Many cichlids, including Oscars, Jack Dempseys, and African cichlids, will readily eat snails.
* Bettas: While they aren't known for eating snails, some Bettas will eat small ones, particularly if they're hungry.
* Goldfish: Goldfish will eat snails, especially the smaller varieties.
* Guppies: These smaller fish can also snack on baby snails.
Saltwater:
* Triggerfish: Known for their powerful jaws, triggerfish can easily crack open snail shells.
* Pufferfish: Similar to triggerfish, pufferfish use their strong jaws to break shells.
* Wrasses: Some wrasses are known to eat snails, especially the cleaner wrasse.
* Angelfish: These beautiful fish can eat snails, but they may prefer other food.
* Tang: Certain tangs, like the blue tang, are known to eat snails.
Important Note:
* The size of the snail matters: Most fish prefer smaller snails.
* Some fish are better snail eaters than others: Do some research to see which fish are known to be effective snail control in your tank.
* Always consider the diet of your fish: Some fish may not eat snails if they have other readily available food.
Enjoy watching your fish snack on their crunchy treats!