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Parasites and small snails
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Author:  Jovee123 [ Oct 6th, '16, 13:31 ]
Post subject:  Parasites and small snails
Hi, brand new member. Been running my system for about 9 weeks. Fish is growing and multiplying well. BUT, I found a lot of small snails everywhere and a small lite color worm/parasite looking. I have a picture I'll try and post. Are they harmful? How do I get rid of them if needed.
Thank you so much for your help. Joe.
Author:  scotty435 [ Oct 7th, '16, 14:14 ]
Post subject:  Re: Parasites and small snails
Welcome to the forum Joe :headbang: .

Here's a link to the thread with the pic - http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=27811
Author:  Jovee123 [ Oct 7th, '16, 22:26 ]
Post subject:  Re: Parasites and small snails
Thanks, what is the "normal" way of treatment? Thanks again.

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Author:  Aufin [ Oct 8th, '16, 07:35 ]
Post subject:  Re: Parasites and small snails
When I had a snail problem I bought some assassin snails at the pet store. I don't have any snails now, but I also changed my AP setup, too, so I'm not positive what finally got rid of the snails. I DO know that the snails can cause a real headache by stopping up the lines and valves. Don't know about the worm looking guys, but depending on what fish you're using I think I would try dropping a few mollies or mosquito fish in the tank. They're both pretty aggressive on worms and other bugs in the water. Might be an issue if/when your main fish start breeding, tho. Feeder goldfish might work, too.
Author:  Jovee123 [ Oct 8th, '16, 09:38 ]
Post subject:  Re: Parasites and small snails
Thanks!!

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