Dr. Tank Snail Remover 100ml

Dr. Tank Snail Remover 100ml

Dr. Tank Snail Remover 100ml is a copper-free aquarium snail treatment for hobbyists dealing with a snail population that has got out of hand. It is designed to remove more than 90% of snails from the aquarium within three days, while remaining safe for fish and shrimp.

Key Benefits

• Designed to remove more than 90% of snails within three days
• Copper-free formula
• Safe for fish and shrimp
• Simple three-day treatment course with a clear daily rate
• Snails become slow-moving on the second day, so you can see it working

Before You Start

• Take out any ornamental snails you want to keep before treating the tank.
• Do a 30% water change first. This helps stop water quality (TDS) from affecting how well the treatment works.
• Remove activated carbon from your filter.

How to Use

• Dose once a day for three days. Together, these three days make up one treatment.
• Day 2: snails become slow-moving.
• Day 3: more than 90% of snails could be removed. Once this has happened, change 50% of the water.

Dosage

• Daily dose: 1 mL per 10 L of aquarium water
• Treatment length: 3 days as one treatment

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums with a pest snail problem
• Tanks housing fish and shrimp

What's Included

• Dr. Tank Snail Remover, 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Dr. Tank Snail Remover take to work?
One treatment runs for three days. Snails become slow-moving on day 2, and more than 90% could be removed by day 3.

Is it safe for fish and shrimp?
Yes. It is described as safe for fish and shrimp, and it is copper-free.

What dose should I use?
Add 1 mL per 10 L of aquarium water each day for 3 days. For example, a 40 L tank would receive 4 mL per daily dose.

Do I need to prepare the tank first?
Yes. Remove any ornamental snails, change 30% of the water and take out activated carbon before you begin.

Why change 30% of the water before treating?
Water quality (TDS) can affect how well the treatment performs. A 30% water change beforehand helps avoid this.

What should I do once the treatment is finished?
On day 3, once more than 90% of snails have been removed, change 50% of the water.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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