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Hydra -Reply



To get rid of Hydra I double the aeration and double the number of heaters
in the tank.  Then I raise the temperature to 105F, about 40C, for 30
minutes.  Most fish and plants can take this without side effects.  I
encourage prevention against hydra whenever possible.  Quarantine fish
for one week.  Any live plants should be placed in a bucket with 1
teaspoon ALUM per gallon for one hour.  ALUM apparently is not harmful
to plants and is actually similar to a fertilizer.

I would also suggest tearing down tanks and washing with a chlorine
bleach occasionally.  Good Luck


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