Hydra

[Golden Rams]

What is the best method to remove hydra from the aquarium?

[Fish Folk]

I like this article by ACO. Hydra always show up when I'm feeding newly hatched live baby brine shrimp a low to fry.

In other news . . . "Breeding Rams since 1972" . . . woah! Rams as in Mikrogeophagus ramirezi? I'd love a loooooong chat over coffee to talk about your experiences.

[WhitecloudDynasty]

I use a goat dewormer, it works the best so far

Shake it well and 1 drop per 2 gallon

[Golden Rams]

Thanks, I'll try my overweight female betta.

@Fish FolkI am always ready for a cup of coffee.

Edited April 21, 2022 by Golden Rams

[Fish Folk]

I'll not derail this thread. But if you post anything on breeding Rams, I'll be sure to followup.

[patricia]

i would try a dwarf gourami they love eating  Hydara 

[Guppysnail]

Guppies. My guppies eat most of my hydra I keep intentionally  ☹️  Also cut back on yeast containing foods. I can’t remember if that video covers the yeast or not.  They are a natural part of an ecosystem but imbalances cause them to overpopulate.  Overpopulation of anything is not great. 

[Jennifer V]

I've come to love hydra. They're such interesting creatures. I know having a lot of them feels creepy and overwhelming, but they tend to disappear when their food source goes down. Is it a newer tank? I had a large population in both of my tanks, but as the tanks matured, they disappeared. Do you have the option of adding fish that will eat them? 

[Golden Rams]

No, the tank is about 10yrs. Just came all of a sudden, no reason I can think of except a new plant???

My huge female Betta is taking care of them. Been about 30 yrs. since I have had any of these. Thanks for all the help.