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Unread 01/25/2008, 06:36 PM   #1
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Will Interceptor Kill Vermetid Snails?

I have an infestation of vermetid snails. I have a 50g mixed reef with a few easier sps that are doing fine, with no sign of redbugs. However, I need to get rid of these snails..
So those of you who have used interceptor, did it kill these guys too? What other effects has it had on your LPS/Softies?


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Unread 01/25/2008, 07:38 PM   #2
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It would have to be a very heavy dose of Interceptor and it might kill them. If you want to be sure, do a HEAVY dose of both Flatworm Exit and Interceptor. Make sure you do no less than 25% water change the next day along with some fresh carbon.


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Unread 01/25/2008, 09:50 PM   #3
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super glue over the holes. Or just let them be.


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Unread 01/25/2008, 10:05 PM   #4
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unfortuntely interceptor doesn't kill them.


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Unread 01/26/2008, 08:55 AM   #5
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Well, if it needs to be that extensive to kill them, I may not try it..

As for glue, too many, and cant see them easily from up top.


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Unread 01/26/2008, 12:02 PM   #6
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Only way I have found is scraping them off one at a time... I had a bunch there for a while... I took all the rock out and used a hammer and chisel to get the majority... I have a few pop up from time to time and use a screwdriver to knock them off... My Christmas wrasse follows me around and cleans up for me...


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Unread 01/26/2008, 07:48 PM   #7
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Thats what I normally do, but it is almost time for drastic action. The club meeting is in a few weeks at my place and I need to clean house!

I am thinking about a CBB to take care of the young ones, and maybe a wrasse to help out...I know the CBB will not be an end all, but the last one I had (over a year ago) did do a very good job helping out with them.


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Unread 01/26/2008, 10:50 PM   #8
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I'm wondering if Magnesium would have an effect on them. Not sure how related they are to snails, but I have found some snails die off with Mag above 1600ppm for extended periods of time.


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Unread 01/27/2008, 08:02 AM   #9
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if you try it, please post your results....


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Unread 01/27/2008, 10:58 AM   #10
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I crush them with my sisters high dollar tweezers! Works great!


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TTT any updated comments on high magnesium?


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Didn't bother reading through the posts but i can say definitively that it won't.


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