Vermetid Snails - Dry Tank

[PhilMStudy]

I am upgrading to a new tank and know the tank was broke down due to a vermetid snail infestation that got way out of hand…

I’ve removed all remnants but and will take a scrub brush to overflow, but I’m sure there are some remnants in the hard tubing that is glued and irreplaceable.

is there something I can do, vinegar for example, to make sure I reduce the possibility that these will come back? The tank has been dry for at least a month. Probably closer to 3. No livestock, sand or rock will be reused

thank you in advance

 

[KrisReef]

Can you plug the end and fill the hard tube with muriatic acid for a couple of hours? I think any survivors would melt their shells and died if they are still hanging on inside the pipes. Make sure you wear gloves and eye protection and do this kind of thing in a well ventilated out doors area.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I am upgrading to a new tank and know the tank was broke down due to a vermetid snail infestation that got way out of hand…

I’ve removed all remnants but and will take a scrub brush to overflow, but I’m sure there are some remnants in the hard tubing that is glued and irreplaceable.

is there something I can do, vinegar for example, to make sure I reduce the possibility that these will come back? The tank has been dry for at least a month. Probably closer to 3. No livestock, sand or rock will be reused

thank you in advance

If dry rock, simply break off rock with a screwdriver

 

[PhilMStudy]

Thank you both! I will try the muriatic acid and screwdriver trick on any I see remaining

 

[ReefSlice]

Citric acid soak would work and be cheaper than vinegar, and safer than using muriatic acid.

 

[Reefahholic]

Acid will completely dissolve them in about 10 minutes. Definitely the way to go.

 

[PhilMStudy]

I forgot to update this and life got in the way of remembering until now

citric acid was a great success, thank you!