{"title":"Snail trapping","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnail traps\u003c\/strong\u003e are shrimp-safe solutions that reduce populations of \u003cem\u003ePlanorbella\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePhysa\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMelanoides\u003c\/em\u003e without copper or harsh chemicals. Baited traps and selective entry systems for effective and clean control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin: .5rem 0 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: inline-block; cursor: pointer; padding: .55rem 0; color: #006bb3; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: .75rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use them:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snail boom after overfeeding, introduction of new plants, or a substrate rich in residues. Ideal for tanks with \u003cem\u003eshrimps\u003c\/em\u003e or delicate fish where molluscicides are not desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baited traps attract snails and trap them using one-way flaps\/entries or micro-holes; in the morning, they are emptied without releasing substances into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrect use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the trap in the evening in high-traffic areas (glass\/front or on the bottom), use vegetable bait (blanched lettuce leaf\/zucchini) or specific \u003cem\u003etabs\u003c\/em\u003e, repeat for \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 nights\u003c\/strong\u003e, and rinse between cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce food, siphon residues, inspect\/remove \u003cem\u003eegg clutches\u003c\/em\u003e from glass and decorations, rinse or \u003cem\u003equarantine\u003c\/em\u003e new plants. Avoid \u003cstrong\u003ecopper\u003c\/strong\u003e and molluscicides in tanks with invertebrates or useful snails (e.g., Neritina).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-style: italic;\"\u003eTip: Alternate bait (vegetable \/ protein tab) and move the trap between the front and shaded areas; after each capture cycle, perform a \u003cstrong\u003elight siphoning\u003c\/strong\u003e of the substrate to limit recurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: .9rem; color: #555;\"\u003e— Advice from the Hobby Pesca \u0026amp; Acquari Team\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/hobbypescaeacquari.live\/en\/collections\/cattura-lumache.oembed","provider":"HobbyPesca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}