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Quarantine is smart. I also dip new plants in a weak salt solution before they go in. Just a teaspoon of aquarium salt per gallon, soak for 10 minutes. Kills most pests without harsh chemicals.


Salt dips are great for prevention, but they won't always knock out an active infestation. For that ...

Those sound like aphids. I've had luck with a diluted hydrogen peroxide dip, 3 parts water to 1 part peroxide. Just dunk the affected leaves for a few seconds, then rinse well. Keep an eye on your shrimp if you've got any, they're sensitive to it.