Re: Nymphs

["Darren J. Hanson" <djhanson@calweb.com>]

> A few weeks ago I added some new plants to one of my tanks. I just found what
> looks like some sort of nymph, approx. an inch long.
> Do these attack fish? How the hell do I get rid of them? If the nymph got in
> there, I bet there's leeches too...
> Jason
I had an experience once where I got a bag full of java moss, which I
found out the java moss came from an outside pool. I ended up with a
bunch of these nymphs and I was glad I decided to check the plant out in
a container of water before putting it in a tank with fish. And, yes,
most nymphs can be deadly to fry. I would keep an eye on the container
and when I would see one I would use long nosed tweezers to pull these
critters out and destroy them. (Usually down the toilet or in a bag for
the freezer.) I waited about a month before I was sure there were no
more critters in the moss than I put it in my tanks.

I don't know if this helps you or not.

Kaycy


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