Re: [Killietalk] aphanius eggs on peat

["Tim Addis" <timaddis at killifish_force9.co.uk>]

I recently sent Aphanius fasciatus to someone in the US from the UK on wet 
Java moss. Eggs arrived in perfect condition. I find this is the best way to 
send eggs. Water over an extended period in the post is a little chancy as 
they can hatch & pollute the water - peat is too acidic & can melt the eggs 
down if fresh especially. This could get the person on the other end 
thinking you just sent a bag of peat.
I've also used moss taken from a wood. This works just as well.

It's been taking 3-4 days for messages to come out on the newsgroup so 
apologies for delayed response.

  Tim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Smith" <rivulus at cogeco_ca>
To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:00 AM
Subject: [Killietalk] aphanius eggs on peat


> Hey gang,
>              Can aphanius eggs be sent on moist peat? As anyone here tried 
> incubating the eggs on peat? I have no luck with water incubation. I'd 
> like to get some aphanius eggs sent to me and I was wondering if peat 
> would be the way to go.
>
> Gary
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