chazza97
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Aug 23, 2016 15:38:01 GMT
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Post by chazza97 on Aug 23, 2016 15:38:01 GMT
So I've been doing some research on how to get rid of the darn things and the best way seems to be to introduce predatory mites called Hypoaspis. Unfortunately they only come in very large quantities so I was wondering if anyone else has used these mites and how many I should put in my tank. The tank is 200l but I can provide measurements if necessary.
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Aug 24, 2016 21:33:58 GMT
Post by kellyincali on Aug 24, 2016 21:33:58 GMT
I would appreciate an answer to this too. And where is a good place to find these hypoaspis?
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Cashell
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Aug 24, 2016 21:50:50 GMT
Post by Cashell on Aug 24, 2016 21:50:50 GMT
I know this is an annoying answer, but consider searching online for the closest, most reputable carrier in your country. I unfortunately don't have experience with these things, so I can't recommend a good seller for North America. Hopefully someone else will chime in soon enough and offer better, more detailed advice.
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Aug 24, 2016 23:06:21 GMT
Post by kellyincali on Aug 24, 2016 23:06:21 GMT
Thank u Cashell! I've been looking on line. And I am finding some stuff, but I think they also go by another name, so I would like to be sure it's the same mite. Also, it seems some containers have more than one species, and in addition to my snails, and also have 3 Rolly-Polly bugs so need to make sure the species I get is safe for them too.
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Aug 25, 2016 2:22:55 GMT
Post by Liguus on Aug 25, 2016 2:22:55 GMT
I saw some predatory mites on Amazon the other day, about $30 for a small amount + $10 shipping. That's the cheapest I've seen so far. I have not found a better way to get rid of snail mites other than this method unfortunately.
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Post by morningcoffee on Aug 25, 2016 9:07:51 GMT
Be certain that what you have are harmful snail/slug mites first. People sometimes mistake harmless springtails or other small bugs for snail mites. If the mites are crawling on the snail, visibly going in and out of the breathing hole, and look like this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-cd7GG2mEMThen they're harmful Riccardoella limacum mites. If they don't look like this and they're not living on the slug/snail, they are probably something else, likely harmless. If they jump away when you disturb them, they are springtails which can actually be beneficial to a tank as they eat snail poop / rotten food.
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chazza97
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Aug 25, 2016 10:38:47 GMT
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Post by chazza97 on Aug 25, 2016 10:38:47 GMT
I know some of them are springtails but the ones that worry me are darker and don't seem to jump away when disturbed. Could they maybe be harmless? If they are then I shan't bother with the predatory mites as it is expensive. However there are so many of them on my snail that it did worry me a great deal
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chazza97
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Aug 25, 2016 10:39:33 GMT
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Post by chazza97 on Aug 25, 2016 10:39:33 GMT
But they don't look like the ones in the video, I'll do some research and see if I can find if they're harmful
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Cashell
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Aug 25, 2016 19:14:13 GMT
Post by Cashell on Aug 25, 2016 19:14:13 GMT
I don't think this is a very feasible option, but if you REALLY want to, you can collect some specimens of the mites and send them to a lab or veterinary clinic to be 100% certain about the species.
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Aug 29, 2016 2:08:36 GMT
Post by kellyincali on Aug 29, 2016 2:08:36 GMT
Morningcoffee... those are the mites I have. Can you give me all the possible names for the good predatory mites that eat these bad ones?
Also, is it safe to use in a tank with regular garden snail eggs, (or babies, as they are soon to hatch), and rolly-pollies, (also called wood lice)?
My snails seem to tolerating them ok... still fairly active, eating may be a bit less... baths are helping. But I'm noticing more on my weaker snail with the cracked shell... I'm concerned about his health.
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Aug 30, 2016 17:46:02 GMT
Post by kellyincali on Aug 30, 2016 17:46:02 GMT
Our babies have hatched!! This is our first batch to hatch and we are so excited!! But we still have a mite issue, so if someone could please let me know if the babies will be safe with the hypoaspis I would really appreciate that. Thanks!! Kelly
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Aug 30, 2016 17:51:47 GMT
Post by kellyincali on Aug 30, 2016 17:51:47 GMT
Also, had anyone heard of "buglogical control systems"? They sell the hypoaspis mites... but this is my first time buying, so don't know if they are reputable or not. Anyone else ever use them?
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