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Good point. Always rinse plants in dechlorinated water after any dip. And maybe do a small water change in the main tank, just to be safe.

Yikes, bugs in the tank? That's a nightmare. I'd just yank the plant out and start over, but that's probably not helpful. Maybe try neem oil? Heard it works for some stuff.


Neem oil can be sketchy in aquariums, it's better for terrestrial plants. For aquatic pests, manual removal and dips are ...

I've had my share of dealing with snails in tanks, and honestly, they can be quite a pain. However, in a setup like yours with livebearers, they shouldn't cause any issues. But if you ever plan on breeding egg-laying fish, I'd advise against having snails in the tank.

If you could post a picture ...

Hi,

I recently picked up a 40L, already-planted tank from Gumtree (Aust's local buy/sell site). It's got 5 male neptunes and a guppy fry, plus a bunch of tiny snails (I know, I know, but I got it like that). The tank's levels are pretty good - pH is around 6.3 and ammonia's near 0. However, the ...