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by weynthel
Sat Feb 22, 2025 1:35 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: identifying mystery plants: can you help?
Replies: 21
Views: 1405

Re: identifying mystery plants: can you help?


The first photo appears to be an Echinodorus species, commonly known as Burhead or Amazon Swords. Given the leaf veins, rosette form, and what seems to be a rhizome in the substrate, it shares characteristics with Echinodorus. However, I must note that the taxonomy of this genus is often confusing ...
by weynthel
Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A classic campfire treat: what is eggs on a log?
Replies: 6
Views: 2866

Re: A classic campfire treat: what is eggs on a log?

It looks similar to gel, like in @matti3344's photos, but the location in the tank makes it difficult to get a good look or photo. If most of you think they're snail eggs, that's probably what they are. I guess the snails are nocturnal, only coming out when I'm not around. The loaches seem to be ...
by weynthel
Sat Feb 01, 2025 3:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A classic campfire treat: what is eggs on a log?
Replies: 6
Views: 2866

Re: A classic campfire treat: what is eggs on a log?

No intentional snails here, that's what I've got the loaches for - supposed to be my cleanup crew. Guess they're too well-fed and slacking off on their snail patrol duties.
by weynthel
Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A classic campfire treat: what is eggs on a log?
Replies: 6
Views: 2866

A classic campfire treat: what is eggs on a log?

I've spotted something on the side of a large log in the tank. I'm wondering if anyone can help identify them. I have a few suspects in mind - my zebra loaches, Schwartzi corys, lemon tetras, cherry barbs, and some older red-eye tetras. The loaches have been pretty active with each other since the ...