So, after moving my betta into a new tank a couple of weeks back, I've recently seen the place explode with algae. It's on the sand, the glass, the decor... it'd probably be on the betta too, if he didn't move around as much as he does!
In my main tank, I have about 8 amano shrimp that keep the place spotlessly clean, but I can't put them into the betta's tank, as there just aren't any hiding places for them. I never saw any trouble when my betta was in the main tank, but it was much larger, and had a lot more hiding places, but in the smaller, more enclosed tank, I don't think it's an option. The tanks too small for cories or otos, and way too small for any sort of plec, leaving me with one option for "natural" algae cleaning.
A snail.
Now, I've mentioned several times on here before that I do not like snails. I don't find them "cute", like some people do, I actually find them to be quite repulsive, but I'm willing to consider one if it'll do the job I need it to do.
My tank's a 25l measuring 40x20x20, with black sand, some moss balls, a cave and a few silk plants.
As I don't like snails, this isn't something I've ever looked into before, so I throw it open to those of you that know your snails and ask for options. I'm looking for just one snail, preferably a small one (since the tank's small too) and, most importantly, one that isn't going to leave a load of eggs/babies all over the place.
So what are my options?