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torface Shrimp Master

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Yes yes I was stupid and put plants in my tank before treating them. I've since learnt my lesson...

But i have a few hydra (literally like 2 that i can see). Now it's my understanding that these arent a problem unless there is loads of them. I've ordered some Internal Parasite Clear stuff and im waiting for that to come from half way across the world (Perth lol), but i was wondering... can i just squish them???

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torface Shrimp Master

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Tried to get them with a syringe but they seemed pretty stuck to the glass!

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Tried to get them with a syringe but they seemed pretty stuck to the glass!

Poke them a bit then they start to shrivel and release their grip...

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Does anyone know if you can squish them I thought that was a good question and would like to know

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torface Shrimp Master

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I usually pull the out with tweezers & chuck them in the bin :encouragement:

Another reason why I hate deep tanks... I have to stick my entire arm in up to my armpit just to get at them!!!

I already squished them with my glass cleaner hahaha. I rinses it with really hot water. Hopefully they don't multiply like planaria!

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Orrrr this is why i get new tanks and turn this ridiculously tall tank into a community tank ;)

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I thought when you squished Hydra it multiplied ?

That's what happened to mine. It didn't kill it, just kept coming back.

Just less feeding and siphon them up lol

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