Re: When a blessing becomes a curse

[IDMiamiBob@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/4/99 12:57:41 AM Mountain Standard Time,
webwill@infinet.net writes:

> Any suggestions about the snails would be greatly appreciated- these are the
>  first Apisto spawns I have had.
>  
>  Cory

If desparate times call for desparate measures, try Had-A-Snail or some
similar product from your LFS.  These are generally copper-based and will take
out any and all inverts before the Cu level has to be raised to a point where
it is harmful to your fish.  Bio-load (read:ammonia and DOCs from rotting
flesh) will be pretty high for about a week after they are dead, so follow the
prescribed treatment, and then follow it with lots of water changes for at
least a week.  Use an ammonia test at least daily thereafter for another two
weeks and respond as needed.

Again, this is a last-hope scenario.  It is better to rip the tanks down and
eliminate the snails or take all the fish out and treat without them.
Unfortunately, circumstances like Cory's don't always allow us to do things
the best possible way.

Bob Dixon


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