Hi Guys,
I came across this thread from another forum and thought would like to share this piece of information with you.
About two years ago, I had a hydra problem and tried red ramshorn snails and endler's livebearers but had no success in eradication of the hydra. I eventually followed up on some research on the web and obtained some Panacur (Fenbendazole) powder from my local veterinarian. It is a dewormer commonly used for deworming dogs and other four footed animals. You don't need much Panacur to solve a hydra problem in a small tank. I found that all it takes is a small pinch of powder sprinkled on top of the water and the hydra will be gone in about a day.
Of course I couldn't find my little packet of Panacur for my recent infestation, so a few days ago, I went down to the vet again and obtained a few more teaspoons of powder. I sprinkled a small amount and sure enough, they were gone in a day.
FYI. In my current situation, I have a few red cherry shrimp in a 15 gallon tank with a few snails and of course fry (Melanotaenia praecox and Corydoras similis) and had no noticeable adverse affects to any organisms except the hydra.
So what do you people think of his idea? Is it feasible?
Cheers!
Never create what you can't control
Yes, I should think so according to what is written here. I would consider the information on this website to be quite credible.
http://members.optushome.com.au/chelmon/Hydra.htm
However, with invertebrates, it pays to be careful of what you are adding to your tank.
Hi, have to dig out this old thread as my shrimp tank is infested with hydra. What's the local medication i can use to get rid of the hydra without approaching a vet?
Will hydra cause disease if left in the tank? I can't seems to get rid of them
Never create what you can't control
Hydras are predators, not parasites or bacterias. So there are no concerns of disease from them, but they can prey on fries and shrimplets.
Some food for thought on the remedies. Remember to do your own homework and detailed research before adopting any mentioned methods.
http://www.skepticalaquarist.com/doc...es/hydra.shtml
I get rid of Hydra by lowering the PH of my tank. It won't hurt the shrimps and after 3mths the Hydra are gone. Hope this help.
what's the pH you lower to? My current pH is 5.9 but still have lots of hydra.
i don't go to the extremes, i just suck them up with a syringe when ever i see them, and it's not very often, i wonder where they come from?
Hydra gone after i use this medication.
I dose this yesterday and i check the tank today and i can't found any of the
hydras anymore. However i do have some causalties. Few shrimps died in my shrimp only tank. CRS are ok.
Dom can i ask where you get that product? Any lfs?
I also found that Fluke tabs, panacur, fenbendazole can kill hydra but can't seems to find it in lfs.
i got it from this LFS at blk 22 havelock road, forget the name of the shop.
It is called Keong Seong Fish Shop.
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What is the dose that you add to your tank? Do you follow the instruction given inside or just pour the amount that is equal to your tank?Originally Posted by dominik
Hydra gone after i use this medication.
I dose this yesterday and i check the tank today and i can't found any of the
hydras anymore. However i do have some causalties. Few shrimps died in my shrimp only tank. CRS are ok.
Heard raising water temp kills hydra but better do more research before trying.
I am going to try out a few methods learnt from here. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the post buss to decomm my tank and the hydras problem was solved.
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