Thursday, November 17, 2005

Last week,the 8th,I found new eggs in the Margie tank,once again there are 7,laid by the suturalis.I saw it being in that spot for a few days.After a day they have turned yellow which usually means they are fertile.Let's see how long till they hatch,the tank is not heated.
I've changed the soil in that same tank to coir,and also thinned out the woodlice population by releasing them.
Today one of my fulica's,Andy died,he was retracting in his shell for the last days and trying to get him out didn't help.Cause of death I don't know,it wasn't a prolonged illness.Cases like this sometimes makes one wonder about their snailkeeping abilities,although I know these things happen.
More bad news: most of my Applesnails died,just a few brave survivors are left.I noticed there are mite-like creatures swimming in the water,but can mites swim underwater?
Now I'm thinking of converting the fishtank into a snailtank........although I do like my Applesnails..