I just bought a potted bunch of Lilaeopsis brasiliensis...and when I checked there was a tiny African Dwarf Frog that came with it...so I just got a new extra pet... must have hid in the middle of the leaves...anyway I was wondering what are the ways I can kill off any parasites before putting it in my tank? I am gonna put it in a tank with some Otocinclus in it so I am not worried with any algae but I noticed some trumpet snails in the leaves...bigges it 8mm but I saw some micro ones too...so I dont think I am gonna be able to pick out every single one....and I really dont want them in this particular tank...
Would salt work?
Quarantine my plants?
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Guest_bearskookums_*
, Feb 26 2007 04:42 PM
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#1 Guest_bearskookums_*
Posted 26 February 2007 - 04:42 PM
#2 Guest_nativeplanter_*
Posted 26 February 2007 - 04:49 PM
I've never treated any plants for parasites, so BEWARE of the following info and use at your own risk!
Some people dip in a mild bleach solution to kill off algae, inverts, and eggs. Never tried it myself. I would rinse carefully afterwords.
I think quarrantine in a small tank treated with copper would certainly work
Peroxide in high doses could work for some things.
Nothing seems like an easy fix, but if you have a particular tank you want to keep hitchhiker-free, it might be worth it.
I should think the salt concentrations necessary to kill parasites would probably also kill a lot of your plants, even if used as a dip.
Some people dip in a mild bleach solution to kill off algae, inverts, and eggs. Never tried it myself. I would rinse carefully afterwords.
I think quarrantine in a small tank treated with copper would certainly work
Peroxide in high doses could work for some things.
Nothing seems like an easy fix, but if you have a particular tank you want to keep hitchhiker-free, it might be worth it.
I should think the salt concentrations necessary to kill parasites would probably also kill a lot of your plants, even if used as a dip.
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