ExcitableBoy
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Well, I managed to avoid an infestation of aphids by removing the Miryophyllum and treating it in a bowl with soapy water. But one of my ripariums is almost full of spider mites. They are destroying mainly Hygrophila polysperma and Hyptis laciniata: their leaves have white spots covered with tiny black dots, then they start to curl from the tip. They are spreading everywhere, I can see the "big ones" walking on the Limnobium carpet. It seems they have covered the stems (not the leaves) of Proserpinaca palustris. And I think they are going to every plants and maybe to the other tanks too since they are all in a row.
What do you suggested? I was thinking to spray soapy water in the evening after the photoperiod, if yes with which soap should I prepare the mix? Marseille? Dish soap? Maybe soap + neem oil or only the neem?
I think I should do a water change after the treatment and repeat it in a week.
I have also looked for predators, but for Phytoseiulus persimilis I would have to wait 10 days or so
What do you suggested? I was thinking to spray soapy water in the evening after the photoperiod, if yes with which soap should I prepare the mix? Marseille? Dish soap? Maybe soap + neem oil or only the neem?
I think I should do a water change after the treatment and repeat it in a week.
I have also looked for predators, but for Phytoseiulus persimilis I would have to wait 10 days or so