Removal of Snail & eggs from New Plants

[fishgoogle]

Anybody has advised how to ensure that newly bought plants are removed from snails and eggs before introducing into the tanks?


Cheers!

FishGoogle

[taz_boy]

Anybody has advised how to ensure that newly bought plants are removed from snails and eggs before introducing into the tanks?


Cheers!

FishGoogle

hmmmm....heard some said submersed in methlyblue solution 1st b4 introducing into the tank.......maybe will help in removing the snails and eggs

[fishgoogle]

Will it stains the plants after that?

[|squee|]

I spray my plants with a moderate water jet whenever I buy them. Then I visually check for snails.

There's bound to be a couple of snails left though. Just have to live with it.

[taz_boy]

Will it stains the plants after that?

nah,
i dun think so....cos methlynblue is aimed to kill any germs and exitsing bacterial in the plant....dun think will stain.....

[geoffrey]

A quick soak of those infested plants (especially Vals) into diluted bleach solution should do the job. BUT, make sure you rinse it thoroughly before introducing them into your tank. You can rinse it with anti-chlorine too.

[fishgoogle]

will those bleach solution use for washing clothes do?
And do you dip the entire plant into the solution or exclude the roots?
How long do you dip it?