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Re: [APD] Snails

You can soak in Lime-it (hydrated lime):

see:
http://fins.actwin.com/aquatic-plants/month.200307/msg00085.html


And maybe here:

http://fins.actwin.com/aquatic-plants/month.200408/msg00171.html


And let's not forget George Booth's quick snail summary
here:

http://fins.actwin.com/mirror/snails.html

which mentions potassium permangenate and also alum, and
even gives mixing ratios and soaking times.

Re potassium permangenate, it helps to wear purple clothes
-- see why, and some cautions about its effect on some
plants by looking here:

http://fins.actwin.com/aquatic-plants/month.9909/msg00434.html


Hydrated Lime (kalkwasser) is probably the safest way to
go.

Scott H.
--- The Dragon Hunter <dragon_hunter at dragons-realm.net>
wrote:
> I thought I'd ask.  Getting ready to plant another tank
> and was wondering if
> yall had any suggestions to avoid an accidental
> infestation of snails when
> my plants arrive?  IS there anything I can do to make
> sure that there are no
> viable snail eggs hitching a ride on the plants?
> 
> I know a lot of people like them, but I personally don't
> care for them.
> Almost have a black mystery snail outbreak under control
> in a 20 gallon tank
> and dread having to deal with a similar outbreak in my 60
> gallon hex.
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
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