Leeches

[cs091]

Cleaning the pump intake yesterday we washed out a leech. Red/Brown about 3cm long - longer when it stretches, shorter when it doesn't.

The pond has 8 goldfish/shubumkins ranging from 2 inches to 4 inches long. I'm waiting for them to grow into the 1000 gallon pond .

Are they in danger from the leeches or only if they get sick?

How can I get rid of the leeches anyway cause even if the fish are okay - 1) they're gross 2) occasionally they will grab me when I'm doing maintainance.

Thanks

 

[black angel]

There really isnt much you can do about leeches unless you manually remove them. You could try salting and that would only really work if you dont have strong plants.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

I wonder if copper based meds will kill the leaches ?

 

[black angel]

Maybe Paragon

 

[The-Wolf]

yup paragon will do it, or more precisly paragon P.
made by waterlife products and should be available in any decent LFS.