Re: NFC: Planaria (behavior v. predation)

["Paul Sachs" <deano at aquaculturestore_com>]

Thanks Victor,

So, it's pretty much confirmed that bettas don't like planaria.

And planaria do out compete daphnia for food.  I've got first hand evidence
of that.

Paul

----- Original Message -----
From: <PrplShark at aol_com>
To: <nfc at actwin_com>
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: NFC: Planaria (behavior v. predation)


> I had a 10g daphnia culture tank (it crashed) and about 2 to 3 days after
I
> noticed small planaria, 1 mm, covering the sides. I had some mulm on the
> bottom of the tank. After about a week, the white worms took over the
> aquarium.
>    Curiosity took over, and a microscopic observation was due. Found out
> about 50% was planaria, and 50% was a white microscopic worm.
>    Also noticed a few planaria in with my betta tank. The betta's just
> ignored them, and these guys don't ignore a food source. If it moves, it
is
> food!
> JMTCW
>
>      Victor
>
> Prplshark at aol_com

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