Until we know more about the life cycle of some of these disease organisms,
snails will always be suspect. Knock on wood, I have only had one
manifestation of Camallanus. I euthanized the whole tank and sterilized the
entire set-up. I was able to contain the disease to one tank.
I still believe that quarantine is the answer in reducing these outbreaks.
Especially if you buy from pet stores!
I can't think of animals in any greater stress than pet store animals. They
are crowded, irregular feeding (too much or too little), poor water
conditions, and these on top of being loaded into a plastic bag and shipped
across country.
Stan Perkins
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