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Doedogg Banned Posts: 408 Kudos: 737 Votes: 445 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	I think I have hydra in my new 20long. I got a bunch of plants last week and thats where I'm guessing where they came from. Normally it wouldn't bother me because from what I have read, they don't bother adult fish. The problem is, I was planning on using the tank for apistos and was hoping to maybe breed them. Does anyone know how to get rid of them? I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. ~ Mae West
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Joe Potato Fish Addict Kind of a Big Deal Posts: 869 Votes: 309 Registered: 09-Jan-2001	Are there any fish in the tank currently? A standard copper treatment should do wonders, but if there are any copper-sensitive fish (loaches, etc.), you might want to try something else. Joe Potato
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Doedogg Banned Posts: 408 Kudos: 737 Votes: 445 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	there are 3 female guppys, 2 male, a male betta (bad I know) and what is either a male endlers or a juvi male guppy (he was a hitchhiker in a bag that cories came in). All fish can be moved for treatment if necessary. I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. ~ Mae West
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Joe Potato Fish Addict Kind of a Big Deal Posts: 869 Votes: 309 Registered: 09-Jan-2001	Okay, after further research, apparently the copper treatment is not as effective as I previously thought with hydra. Some people, however, have had success using a copper-based disease med. I have also read stuff about running an electrical current through bare copper wires through the tank, but that would also kill the fish, so let's not do that... Here are some solutions: "A product called Dactycid manufactured in the Netherlands is very effective in killing hydra and is very safe to use with small fry. Another product called Flubenol (flubendazole) is also very effective against hydra used at 1-2 mg/L. I have used both chemicals with rainbowfish fry only 10 days old, without any problems. Panacur (fenbendazole) a similar chemical, has also been reported as an effective control for hydra used at 2 mg/L. Pre-dissolve the chemical in a container with some aquarium water, and then pour it in the aquarium. After 5-7 days, following treatment, do a 50% waterchange." Taken from http://members.optushome.com.au/chelmon/Hydra.htm Other treatments include- 1. Removing all the fish and filter media and raising the tank temperature to 110 F for 30 minutes, then letting the tank cool back down to normal temp, then replacing the fish and filter media. 2. Maintain a .5 % salt solution in the tank for a week, and then begin to gradually remove it with water changes. 3. Ammonium Nitrate at a dosage of one quarter teaspoon of granules per 10 gallons of water (half this dosage for sensitive fish - start at the lower dosage if you're not sure), this treatment was effective if repeated in one week after a 30% water change. Caution, over dosing will kill your fish. You can find this in the big fertilizer bags at local garden stores. HTH Joe Potato Edit: Fixed link. Last edited by Joe Potato at 22-Feb-2005 19:28
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	Steph, Dwarf Gouramies ! Hydras are like caviar to these little guys, they love the stuff. And you have a ready made excuse to get more fish ! Don't know if you've ever kept Dwarves. But they are always poking around at plants and roots, basically they are looking for little pests like Hydra to munch on Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
bayoubuddy Fingerling Posts: 32 Kudos: 22 Registered: 16-Jun-2004	I also have a Hydra problem in my 20. I was told to try a general Ich (ick) treatment that should kill off the buggers. After a couple rounds of treatment, do water changes. My Male Auratus acts weird when the hydra start to bloom, because they sting your fish and can kill fry
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	I have also read stuff about running an electrical current through bare copper wires through the tank, but that would also kill the fish, so let's not do that... It can also be a good way killing yourself. If anyone was so ever so stupid to do that I really hope they have a GFCI breaker or device on that wire. At least the GFCI would stop the stupidity and that is not saying much for the human operator. Like really, that has to be the dumbest thing ever. ( there is not even a smiley I can attach that does a dumb enough expression ) Last edited by openwater at 22-Feb-2005 23:10
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52


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