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Re: Hydra

I had the same problem.  First, stop the brine shrimp.  Go to microworms or
grindle worms if you have to feed fry.  Second, I tried a copper base stuff
for flukes, Ick,etc called Coppersafe(by freshwater --Mardel  laboratories
Inc).  I did this because copper(we used to put a dozen shiny pennies in the
tank for hydra) does kill hydra.  The Copper safe worked in about a week
with cessation of brine shrimp.  If you have snails, it'll kill them first.
Go slow and it shouldn't hurt the fish.  Change out the water after you see
the hydra starting to shrivel in about 4-5 days.  Maybe someone has some
newer remedy, and If so I'll be waiting to see it show up.
Bill Shenefelt

----- Original Message -----
From: <JimCeleste at aol_com>
To: <KillieTalk at aka_org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 12:07 PM
Subject: Hydra


> I've got a minor hydra outbreak.  What are the most efffective ways to
control
> it without destroying plants and fish?  Any suggestions would be
appreciated.
>
> Jim Fong
> Sunnyvale, CA
>
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