Tedrock Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I have discovered enough Hydra in my tank, enough to become concerned, what do I do to get rid of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RovingGinger Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 - feed less if possible - install honey or sparkling gourami - can nuke with some types of dewormer - have never tried. For me they seem most unavoidable in single-occupant tanks where no one eats them. Only guppy fry? Hydra. Guppy fry and parents? No hydra. Betta tank? Hydra. Community tanks? No hydra. I have not yet seen them to be more than vaguely annoying and kind of interesting. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary K Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 First off, I got a good chuckle from the "Hail Hydra" Thanks. Second, I just discovered I have Hydra also. I did the googles and youtubies, and I from watching some videos have order from Amazon. "SOBAKEN Genchem No Planaria Shrimp Safe Planaria Hydra Killer Shrimp Fish Planted Tank" It will be here Thursday. I will chime back in here next week to let you know how it went. Mk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenP2003 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Panacur c wiped them out in my quarantine tank with just one dose. Didn't affect the rcs, pygmy cories, or otos currently living in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickS77 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) I went with the nuclear option using safeguard dog dewormer. I mixed it thoroughly in RODI water with my magnetic stirrer. Dosed in many tanks with no affect on fish big or small, or snails. Edited November 3, 2020 by MickS77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Ellison Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Fenbendazole @MickS77? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickS77 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ben Ellison said: Fenbendazole @MickS77? Yeah the 10lbs or less dog size, green box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 On 10/24/2020 at 9:12 PM, RovingGinger said: - feed less if possible - install honey or sparkling gourami - can nuke with some types of dewormer - have never tried. For me they seem most unavoidable in single-occupant tanks where no one eats them. Only guppy fry? Hydra. Guppy fry and parents? No hydra. Betta tank? Hydra. Community tanks? No hydra. I have not yet seen them to be more than vaguely annoying and kind of interesting. Will pearl gouramis eat them too? Also, I've read that pond snails will eat them if they come across while grazing. Their biology is fascinating but I am not particularly thrilled with them being in my tank, and hoping my future pearl will snack on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedrock Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 I had fry in the tank and was nervous about hydra snacking on them. One dose of no planeria did the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrimore Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Steenfott mentioned last night that his rainbows did away with them in his tanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary K Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) After 2 doses the SOBAKEN Genchem No Planaria Shrimp Safe Planaria Hydra Killer Shrimp Fish Planted Tank" worked on killing the Hydra. It also killed all the snails. I only has pond snails. Edited November 8, 2020 by Mary K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_RF Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 If this is in a shrimp tank or something other that they may cause harm, then I would consider using panacur c or no planaria. The general of thumb for panacur c is 0.1g per 10 gallon. That has worked for me mostly, however, in one instance I did have to go up to 0.2g per 10 gallon. If this is a tank with fish, then I am inclined to just let my fish eat them off. Photo: Jesus Saiz and Joe Caramagna/Marvel Entertainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedrock Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 I just used No Planaria in a shrimp and snail tank and all is well. I only used one dose and kept a close eye on them. I felt it was necessary because I am trying to launch a colony and if I didn't it would be a risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph’s Fish and Plants Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Will either the hydra or the no planeria affect celestial pearl danio fry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 On 11/3/2020 at 12:27 PM, Maggie said: Will pearl gouramis eat them too? Also, I've read that pond snails will eat them if they come across while grazing. Their biology is fascinating but I am not particularly thrilled with them being in my tank, and hoping my future pearl will snack on them! So far I have watched my pond snail babies scooch right on through my patch of hydra...I actually watch intently to see if they get stung. They kinda stop, then redirect to a different path when they encounter one. It's super cool to watch, actually. My gigundo snails (also of the pond variety...bladder and ramshorns) could definitely eat them if they wanted to. They avoid that area of glass. I don't feed the tank anything (it only has plants and hitchhiker snails so far), so I would say, in my limited experience, pond snails cannot be counted on to snack on hydra. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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