Re: leaches & plants

[Scott Lewis <ScottWmLewis at attbi_com>]

Catherine Carney wrote:

> You mean aside from the gross-out factor?? I can just see the newbie
> response if we include how to culture leaches in the Beginner's Guide
> (grin).

Wonder if that would make them want to read more or less of the faq's.  ;->


> Remember, leaches feed on blood, usually (if I remember correctly) directly
> from a living critter.

I think that is not entirely true.  At least not fresh blood.  I wonder if
there is a need for fresh blood prior to spawning.  One of the techniques to
catching leeches in the wild if to put a piece of meat (I think) inside a
burlap/onion bag.  I suspect that they just like a high protein diet.

Anyway, you are right to remind me/us to be cautious about keeping them in the
tank.  As wholesome as I think they would be for the fish, they seem like they
would be a real pain as far as worry about the health of the fish.


--
Scott

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