How to KILL snails and other pests on new aquarium plants

I use the volume of 1 gallon of water per 1 TABLESPOON of Alum to kill any snails and pest. I recommend letting plants soak overnight. Most snails will die within an hour of being in the solution. However, I want to make sure that any snails eggs die. The eggs will turn a pure white when they die.

[@APerson-lk3ys]

Yup, Potassium Alum is preferred. Snails can't survive it. I don't do pure Alum though. Potassium seems to keep plants thriving . You can soak the entire plant. Not one of my plants were affected. Got tired of snails eating holes in all my plant leaves.

[@StuartChignell]

I like pond snails and redheads.

[@jasminesteffey2239]

thank you soooo much!!! have been trying to find a way to rid my guppy grass of pond snails & eggs!! without killing the guppy grass!! THANK YOU!!

[@zachsshrimproom8738]

You’re welcome! It’s a great trick!

[@kassieguzman4514]

I don’t really mind snails since I have 8 pea puffers to feed(but I hate MTS) what I really like this dip for is worms and worm/leach like creatures

[@JJLewin1]

Many thanks, I have a problem with bladder snails and this will be ideal.

[@305miamifishing9]

Can you share your experiences? I am currently having a bladder snail problem.

[@Mr.Helper.]

I completely got a new tank cause of snails .... they like cockroaches

[@timothyleclair8450]

Me too friend, me too. Hence watching a million de egg videos including this one

[@augustvukosovich4683]

Yep same. Started using tissue cultured plants after but it takes months before they are big. So I'm starting again and see if I can get rid of snails before they go into my 75 gallon.

[@mymysticaqua2952]

Same here. It is hard to get rid off them. 😓

[@flexxer4176]

@@mymysticaqua2952 get zebra loaches if you can... They don't completely kill them but they make them disappear and hide and now I have hardly any snails

[@mymysticaqua2952]

@@flexxer4176 Great idea, thank you. I tried it with a snail catcher but it doesn't work when they are too small. I have the snail pest in my 2 betta and my 22 gallon tank. I don't think loaches will fit in any of my tank. 😯

[@Ali-Muscle]

I think you can actually just let it sit like 2/3 hours and it’ll be fine

[@exmoordogman6558]

“Red headed stepchild”. Hilarious 😂

[@mymysticaqua2952]

The only way I don't take snails at home (with the new plants) is when I buy invitro plants. They are in the cup. No algae or snails. 🙈

[@timothyleclair8450]

Aww poor gingers. I love you all more than snails

[@MHAquaticsUK]

Nice one! Very helpful!

[@garypeckoltia1238]

I'd rather have snails than duckweed : )

[@Helenmaree11]

Same

[@jojocool555]

Will this kill leech eggs also, I am hoping yes ? ? Thanks guys.

[@marcocesari93]

Kill egg in moss too?

[@Fish_Nexus]

You’re high asf in this aren’t you? 😂

[@marcocesari93]

Is good for kill insects in moss? Thanks

[@Freedom_Fighter72]

I've tried alum, killed some, but not all....what about adding kosher salt to a planted tank, with no fish yet? Then do a big water change after?

[@CREEPLAIR]

Anytime I have tried salt it killed my plants. At least the soft Leaf stem plants like hornwort and stuff will not survive

[@sabinegray1450]

I like pond snails :,)

[@rbaker1819]

If i use alum to kill snails on plants as shown in this video, will it hurt my cherry shrimp if there are some alum residue on the plants?

[@Abdii41314]

You can rinse it with water before planting

[@DanButterfieldgdfwellness]

So snails do not bother me, but things that are bacteria or parasites are what I am trying to avoid. Same solution?

[@zachsshrimproom8738]

I would almost suggest a bleach dip. Don’t know if you’d consider leeches as a parasite but this solution kills them as well.

[@kench1]

So does this also kill worms

[@ronniemaglalang5472]

Is it safe to use the alum solution on a water lettuce floating plants? Someone just gave me lots of water lettuce from a pond. Will it kill the floating plants?

[@Youtube-zeroxfn]

This is so funnt

[@kathleensimon9593]

What in the world was that comment about the redheadeded step kid? Like…what??? I have 2 red heads who are calm, loving and sweet kids. Maybe HAIR COLOR has nothing to do with personality?!? Thank you for the tips.

[@Rammgirl]

It's an extremely old saying and is meant to be a joke. Just like blonde jokes which are in the same category as offensive but people still crack blonde jokes.

[@Taurgar]

karen triggered LOL

[@no-knickers-emma1112]

You sound pissed