Will Shrimp Eat Snail Eggs?

Cherry shrimp do not actually eat live snails. They can eat the slime coating of healthy snails and may consume the bodies of deceased snails or snail eggs.

What will eat snail eggs?

Your local pet store should carry several ordinary varieties of freshwater fish that are happy to make meals out of small snails and eggs. Clown loaches, friendly striped fish, fit in well with other peaceful fish and reduce snail infestations. Betta fish eat small snails or eggs, but only one male can inhabit a tank.

Will shrimp eat snails?

Shrimp Will Eat Anything

As they grow, they'll also eat algae, dead and living plants, worms (even decaying worms), fish, snails and even other dead shrimps. Shrimp in a fish aquarium will feed on algae growing in the tank and also will clear up any leftover bits of fish food.