Snail Guard! A pre-Formulated Alum Plant Dip | Pest Snail & Egg Eradication
 
Protect your planted tank before you plant. Aquascaping Guide: Snail Defense is an ultra-pure, plant-safe alum dip designed to stop hitchhikers in their tracks. Whether you’re dealing with stubborn bladder snails, ramshorns, possible planaria, and/or hidden egg clutches tucked into delicate foliage, Snail Defense cleanses your new aquatic plants without the leaf-melting harshness of bleach.
 
Key Benefits
Targeted Eradication: Completely neutralizes adult pest snails, hitchhikers, and gelatinous egg sacs before they reach your display tank.
Gentler Than Bleach: Formulated to preserve foliage health, making it safer for delicate species when used as directed.
Quick & Easy Mixing: Blends effortlessly into room-temperature water for a consistent, hassle-free quarantine routine.
Clear Category Guidelines: Works alongside our simple soak-time ratios so you never have to guess how to treat sensitive versus hardy plants.
 
How to Use
Mix: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of Snail Defense per 1 gallon of room-temperature water in a clean, dedicated bucket.
Soak: Submerge plants completely according to hardiness:
Sensitive Plants (Mosses, Bucephalandra, delicate stem plants): 3–5 Minutes (or up to 30–60 minutes for mild treatments).
Hardy Plants (Anubias, Crypts, Swords, sturdy stems): 10–15 Minutes (or up to 2–3 hours for heavy pest loads).
Rinse: Remove plants and rinse thoroughly in fresh, dechlorinated water before adding them to your aquascape.
 
Need detailed plant lists or step-by-step guidance? Go here, or scan the QR code on the your label to access our complete Alum Dip Guide!