A Bit Shocked!

[Christi_22]

Hi to all,

Just wandered if anyone has had similar experiences. I have spend ages cycling a little 5 gallon for our new addition, Aslan a red VT Betta. That all went to plan pretty much. (and he is gorgeous).
Just before the new arrival came home I decided to purchase a couple more plants (From Pets at Home, my first visit).

The plants seemed to be dong well, but suddenly I started noticing zillions of snails, (all sizes and shapes) then noticed little white worms, and tonight when cleaning out his tank, a whole half inch sized water nymph of some sort embedded in the roots of one of the plants. I am new to tropical fish keeping, and was aware that creatures could hitch a ride home on plants, but I am now really worried what nasties I may have introduced to the tank without knowing. I know the white worms aren't especially harmful, but the nymph? If all these creatures are introduced which are visible to the naked eye, what about the ones that aren't? For sure all new additions to my aquariums will be quarantined, Especially plants!!

Anyone had a similar experience? or even just some advice on preventing the unknown?

Thanks
C

 

[matchstickman47]

the nymph will be an issuse for small fish

get a loach

it will munch the crap out of the snails

 

[Christi_22]

Thanks

But, I only have a 5 Gallon, and I don't think the tank is big enough for a loach to share with a Betta. Correct me if I am wrong

 

[stang1]

You're right, a Loach would be too big for that size tank.

 

[emma12321]

Thanks

But, I only have a 5 Gallon, and I don't think the tank is big enough for a loach to share with a Betta. Correct me if I am wrong

nope not big enough plus loaches like to live in groups, steralize the plants in a weak bleach solution before use.

Emma

 

[matchstickman47]

oh i thought it was much bigger ok!! fair enough

 

[Christi_22]

Anyway I don't want a Loach, please read my original post lol

 

[Christi_22]

Also,

Seriously, a weak bleach solution? for plants? please explain, I'm trying to keep natural. Obviously natural is best, except not with bad bacteria etc etc

Hope this makes sense. i am willing to learn

 

[jourdy288]

Hmm, in that you you could have trouble with snails... when an aquarium is that size, loaches are a no-no... I know that some bettas will kill snails, but it depends on the betta. It depends on the plants you have, and the nymph might be harmless, but it depends, look it up (the nymph species).

Hope this helps,

Jourdy288