Daniel Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Does anyone know of chemicals that will kill all these terrible little detritus worms, cyclops, paramecium, and Vorticella in my aquarium. You can see all of this 'stuff' swimming around in the video I just shot below. The pygmy sunfish fry is eating some of it, but he will never get all it. Ugh, what am I doing wrong? Plus I think I saw a hydra eating a flatworm or leech or something. š 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I would recommend reading threads from @Daniel, who will encourage you to embrace all the cool life and chemistry at each layer of the ecosystem. This Cory guy does really low maintenance ponds, but Iām not sure if I should post a link. Is this a sign of livestream withdrawal? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Would salt help? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Bleach will probably work. Not sure what concentration you need but Iād start with 1 cup per 5Ā gallons. Some people say you can just turn the temp up to 100 degrees but thatās never worked for me. š 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, Hobbit said: Bleach will probably work. Not sure what concentration you need but Iād start with 1 cup per 5Ā gallons. Some people say you can just turn the temp up to 100 degrees but thatās never worked for me. š Is it safe to feed during the bleach treatment? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Ā I don't no of any chemical treatment have you tryed introducing fish that will eat detritus worms and paramecium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 No. Duh. Do your research. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 @ColuĀ we are all totally joking. Daniel is being silly. š 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, Colu said: Ā I don't no of any chemical treatment have you tryed introducing fish that will eat detritus worms and paramecium Yes, but they were so small I was worried they would be eaten by the hydra.š Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, Hobbit said: No. Duh. Do your research. My research said I couldn't do the bleach treatment while I had carbon in my filter. If I take out the carbon, won't all my beneficial bacteria die?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I think Mollys eat hydra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Oh just FYI: bleach isnāt safe for snails or shrimp. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, Colu said: I think Mollys eat hydra I am headed to down to Petco now! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Didn't get the joke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsten Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Nuke it from orbit. Only way to be sure. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, Hobbit said: Oh just FYI: bleach isnāt safe for snails or shrimp. Oh!, well maybe Pimafix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 @ColuĀ (Daniel is still pulling your leg. Heās acting serious but donāt let him fool you! Thatās why Iām giving him ridiculous advice. š) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 There is a controversial method practiced amongst those who opt to go without a filter, heater, and light. The method consists of removing all water from the aquarium. That's correct, a waterless environment. Should do the trick on getting rid of all those nasties, but it might pose some side effects for theĀ pygmy sunfish. Proceed with caution. 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I think some styrofoam balls would work in there the detruis worms will latch onto it and you can kill them with the chemicals in the styrofoam balls. Also I agree with @AubreyĀ you could always take all the water out.Ā š 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, Aubrey said: There is a controversial method practiced amongst those who opt to go without a filter, heater, and light. The method consists of removing all water from the aquarium. That's correct, a waterless environment. Should do the trick on getting rid of all those nasties, but it might pose some side effects for theĀ pygmy sunfish. Proceed with caution. How many times should I repeat this treatment? I know I saw another thread using this treatment, but it didn't say how many times to repeat it? Plus I noticed they were using a light. Is this a UV light? I went ahead and began the treatment: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Just now, Daniel said: How many times should I repeat this treatment? Sorry for the confusion, but there is no need to repeat this treatment for you will not ever put water back into the tank. It's quite simple-you can't have problems with your water if you don't have water. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Just now, Aubrey said: Sorry for the confusion, but there is no need to repeat this treatment for you will not ever put water back into the tank. It's quite simple-you can't have problems with your water if you don't have water. Do have any scientific research to back that up? Just because they said that over on KG Tropicals, doesn't make it true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Daniel said: Do have any scientific research to back that up? Just because they said that over on KG Tropicals, doesn't make it true. This thread has been locked for abusive language of another aquarium related company. 2 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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