Leeches

[nonot8946]

So I found a second leech in my tank in as many days. I guess they somehow came in with the plants I bought.

I don't mind snails, but I don't really like the thought of leeches in my tank. How do you get rid of leeches?

 

[Dorkhedeos]

take everything out and add a crapload of salt?

 

[guppygirl]

could google hold a little more info on this?

 

[nonot8946]

yes guppygirl, google tells me that I'd have to drain it for a week and treat with lots and lots of salt. Seeing as this isn't viable, I was hoping for suggestions. If you have nothing to helpful to add, please butt out.

 

[moneywastedonfish]

have you got another tank.
I don't think a leech could live very long without a host. So you could collect your fish,plus any snails etc. ensuring they are leech free and move them for about 2 weeks and the leechs would have no food. If they are reproducing then the baby leeches are going to be hungry and without a host the hole generation would hopefully die effectivley ending the lifecycle in the tank. And saving your fish from a LOT of hungry baby leeches. Just my thoughts i hope they help.

 

[Raechal]

If your fish can tolerate salt maybe add some salt to the tank? I've never had leeches before.