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Re: Egg antifungal/antibacterial chemicals etc
Wright Huntley wrote:
>
> Bill, my experience is that the sprig of Java moss is, indirectly, a great
> germicide. Why? Because it brings in infusoria that are filter feeders on
> free-swimming bacteria.
>
> Try setting two glasses of clean water in a warm place for a few days. Put
> some Java moss in one, and leave the other bare. Add a drop of Liquifry to
> each, if you want, or any tiny bit of food. The bare one invariably goes
> cloudy for me, and the one with the Java moss is clear as crystal. My guess
> is that it's the microcritters, living on and near the Java moss, eating the
> bacteria.
>
> Wright
>
> wshenefelt wrote:
> >
> > I think it is great that there are some chemicals, elusive though the
> > specific mix may be, that can help save eggs. I have tried some
> > concoctions, and the best for me (no scientific data mind you) is tank water
> > from the parent tank, placing a sprig of java moss in the egg box to prevent
> > egg to egg contact. Gee, isn't that what the fish were trying to do with
> > their eggs before you picked them and put them together in a desired sterile
> > environment?
> > I can't say it works for some of the real touchy killies I might not have
> > yet encountered, but seems good as any for the ones I have raised so far.
> > At least it provides a bit of shelter and food, as well as an ecological
> > water conditioner when they hatch out.
> > Bill Shenefelt
> >
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> Wright Huntley, Fremont CA, USA, 510 612-1467
>
It is maybe the javamoss,BUT if we have sucess with javamoss we usaly
have acid water and in acid water the bacteria dosent go so well.
My experiance is as more acid as less problems with the eggs!
With good acid water we never have to bee afraid about fungus or and
white eggs.The key to sucess with tricky Aphyosemions is acid water.
Gunnar Aasblom.
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