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Old 12-07-2009, 03:05 PM
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hi i was just cleaning out my fish tank when i saw this littel creature swiming around but i dont have any clue as to what it is so could somone please help thanks





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Old 12-07-2009, 03:10 PM
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well its some form of larvae but other than that I can't help you much
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what like a dragonfly or something ?
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Old 12-07-2009, 03:12 PM
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looks like a stonefly/mayfly nymph
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so should i get them out?
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so should i get them out?
free snack for your fish if you ask me

but aye take them out if you like
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well my fish are trying to eat them but it doesnt look like they are going to succeed because they are quiet big
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looks like a stonefly/mayfly nymph
That's what I thought at first but stonefly nymphs only have two cerci and mayfly have three but they are usually longer

my guess is damselfly nymphs
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That's what I thought at first but stonefly nymphs only have two cerci and mayfly have three but they are usually longer
the biggest one is about 15mm
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Old 12-07-2009, 03:27 PM
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any way if it is a damselfly nymph how did it get into my fish tanks ?
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