Snail... another beautiful creature in the fresh or marine water. Why do you all hate them so much? I like them.. and alot of ppl do, just like some ppl like shrimp. But what make shrimp much more better then the snail?
Well, got to agree, some snail do eat plant such as apple snail.. but not all. Well, I might not be long enough in the world of "planted tank", but I m sure not all snail eat live plant.
Let put it this way, do all fish will not eat plant? Well, as we know, some fish do eat live plant! Then how bout shrimp? Do you think all shrimp only pick on those left over food or alga? Then why must you put that way... because of some snail eat live plant, you have to prejudge that all snail eat live plant!
I have tried with few snails and put them inside with my HM. I m not really good on plant, but I do think HM have a very small and soft leaf. And I assume HM did not produce any of those stuff that keep snail or fish away. Almost been month, and so far the HM are safe.
Try
The Apple Snail (Ampullariidae) Website for more info.
Anyway, its just my 10 cent opinion. No heart feeling ah.