Re: [Killietalk] Update on my australe egg problem

[LeeH920226 at aol_com]

In a message dated 3/24/06 12:29:56 PM, LeeH920226 at aol_com writes:

<< I will try Amquel directly and keep you informed.
 >>

I tried a drop of Amquel and the eggs did not disintegrate as rapidly but 
eventually they did. I could not find any of the egg eating worms in the sample 
from Amquel treatment. I also found that one drop of Clorox per two gallons of 
water was just as effective as the tap water containing chlorine. I also have 
learned that the eggs in tap water stay viable until hatched, but the fry die 
as soon as they hatch. So, now I am changing to dechlorinated water after a 
few days in tap water. So far that seem to be working and some have hatched OK. 
I have also found that the same procedure works for other species that are not 
as seriously impacted as this strain of australe, including orange australe, 
georgiae, cyanostictum ad bitaeniatum. So, in summary, I recommend that if you 
are having trouble with some or all of your eggs disintegrating after 
picking, that you put them in tap water that contains chlorine, or if you are on well 
water add 1 drop Clorox per 2 gallons water. Leave the eggs in this solution 
for 2-3 days and then decant most of the water and replace with water that is 
either dechlorinated or never contained chlorine. It really makes a difference.

Lee Harper
Media, PA
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