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Re: KillieTalk Digest V2 #236

THE BEST TREATMENT THAT I HAVE FOUND FOR HYDRA IS FLUKE -TABS BY AQUARIUM
PRODUCTS. USE ONE TABLET PER TEN GALLONS OF WATER.  ONE TREATMENT WILL
ELIMINATE ALL HYDRA IN THE TANK.
jaz at driveninc_com

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> From: KillieTalk Digest <Owner-KillieTalk at AKA_Org>
> To: Owner-KillieTalk at AKA_Org
> Subject: KillieTalk Digest V2 #236
> Date: Friday, June 19, 1998 5:28 AM
> 
> 
> KillieTalk Digest        Friday, June 19 1998        Volume 02 : Number
236
> 
> 
> 
> In this issue:
> 
> 	Hydra
> 
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> Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 17:11:18 EDT
> From: Lyretail at aol_com
> Subject: Hydra
> 
> Dear Members:
> 
> I've run into a problem that is causing me serious difficulties.  I have
> always fed Tubifex.  I also feed baby brine shrimp at least once a day. 
I
> suddenly noticed a serious out break of Hydra in almost all my tanks
which, I
> believe, were introduced with the Tubifex.  And, of course, the Hydra
were
> thriving on the shrimp.  As you can imagine, this played havoc with
breeding
> since I usually rely on heavy plant growth to hide fry rather than remove
eggs
> for hatching.  I've tried all the suggested remedies for eliminating
Hydra.
> All require either stopping feeding live food, or removing the fish and
> treating the tank with either a heavy dose of salt or formaldehyde. 
This, at
> best, is not only a pain in the neck, but also does not solve the problem
of
> preventing reintroduction of Hydra from Tubifex.  Therefore, does anyone
have
> any ideas how the Hydra in Tubifex can be eliminated?  I have a feeling
this a
> problem without a solution, but I would like to get your thoughts.  I
would
> prefer not to discontinue feeding Tubifex.
>                           
> Thank you, 
> Fred Sharpell                                                      
> 
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