[RML] hydra

Wim Heemskerk (wim.heemskerk at tip.nl)
Sun, 22 Dec 1996 10:41:37 +0100

On 22 Dec 96 at 7:04, Adrian R. Tappin wrote:

Hi all,

> There is a product marketed in Europe called "Dactycid" that will get rid of
> Hydra. It is also available in its pure form but I don't know the name of the
> chemical. Perhaps one of our European listeners can tell us?

It's a combination of chemicals (and I don't know the composition) designed by
a vet connected to several Zoo's in Holland.
It was originally designed to get rid of planaria but it works perfecly on
hydra too.

> As far as I know this product is not available in Australia and I don't know
> if it is available in Northern America.

No, it's only available in Holland

>But it is Magic stuff when it comes to getting rid of Hydra & planaria!
>Completely harmless to fish, fry & plants but might knock down snails.

Yes, it's really good stuff and even harmless for your snails if used in the
right proportions

>From a cold and snowy Holland
Merry X-mas to you all.