QT nerite snail?

[sunrunner66]

Hi. I'm thinking of getting a few nerites for some extra algae control on my rocks and glass and was wondering about QTing them and what to look for while in QT. I've heard they can carry flukes and other parasites. I read in another invert post that metro or ich attack can be used on shrimp so I image it's the same for snails.
Thanks.

[Carl]

I think a QT would be a good idea, but detecting any parasites might be difficult. sort of like detecting certain human cancers until it is too late.

I would suggest the Herbal Ich Attack (although Metronidazole is a reasonable choice too), then leave isolated for 10 days

For more about Herbal Ich Attack:
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumMedication4.html#ich_attack

For more about Metronidazole use:
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumMedication2.html#metro

Carl

[sunrunner66]

Cool. Thanks Carl. I already have the metro so I'll probably use that.