Recurring mysterious death of new snails?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by gigafish, Apr 13, 2007.

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  1. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Test for copper...
     
    omard, Apr 19, 2007
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  2. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Good one Annick, forgot all about that one....:-/
     
    Otty, Apr 19, 2007
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  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    :-[ I'd also bet you thats the cause A 10.00 grounding probe is a wise investment but the most overlooked as some aquarium exprert thinks its not a problem :) I got mine .
     
    Tangster, Apr 20, 2007
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  4. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Got mine too..... ;D I have one in the 55gal and 265 gal.
     
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  5. bawest

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    I had the same problem with snails and I was told to check for stray voltage. This wasn't actually the cause, but it lead to the solution. COPPER. Based on my experience, copper will kill snails quick!!!!!!!! Kills some mushrooms and other unknown inhabitants also!!!
     
    bawest, Apr 20, 2007
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