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bob123
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london
On
Canada
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Posted - 06/07/2009 :  17:06:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi; I'm trying to hatch out my Angelfish spawn away from the community tank but every time I put the eggs in the rearing tank they get covered in fungus. I have a sponge filter and an air stone in this tank but still get fungus. I was told that methylene blue would stop the fungus but I have yet to find a pharmacy in London that carries it. Does anyone have a suggestion for this problem.
Thanks in advance Bob.

moral
Moderator

Mossley
Ontario
Canada


565 Posts
Posted - 06/07/2009 :  18:49:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Some of the larger A&P store pharmacies still carry Meth Blue. Could it be that the eggs are fungused because they are not fertile?
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scorpion125
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London
Ontario
Canada


149 Posts
Posted - 06/07/2009 :  18:55:03  Show Profile  Send scorpion125 an AOL message  Reply with Quote
PM Sent
Doug
Angels and Bows
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bob123
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london
On
Canada


83 Posts
Posted - 06/07/2009 :  19:38:04  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
No the eggs are fertile as some have hatched out and the fish are free swimming.
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bob123
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london
On
Canada


83 Posts
Posted - 06/07/2009 :  19:40:32  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Doug not sure what a PM means as I am new to this.
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bob123
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london
On
Canada


83 Posts
Posted - 06/07/2009 :  19:50:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
okay doug I got your e-mail at what ratio is it diluted.
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scorpion125
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London
Ontario
Canada


149 Posts
Posted - 06/07/2009 :  23:36:52  Show Profile  Send scorpion125 an AOL message  Reply with Quote
just put 2 or 3 capfuls in a glass of water and pour it in the tank above the eggs just after you add them . it wont hurt anything and does the same as meth blue
Doug
Angels and Bows
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bob123
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london
On
Canada


83 Posts
Posted - 06/08/2009 :  22:24:10  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks Doug I will try that and let you know how it goes.
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Kelesco
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Strathroy
Ontario
Canada


107 Posts
Posted - 06/08/2009 :  23:10:11  Show Profile  Visit Kelesco's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Just a comment: If we don't post on the board we all can't learn (I can't see others e-mail or pm's)
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Jason19
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London
Ontario
Canada


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Posted - 06/08/2009 :  23:17:02  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hey All,

My thoughts exactly, what is the mysterious substance that is added to 2 or 3 capfuls of water and pour over your eggs to keep them from getting fungus? ;)
Are We There Yet?

Go Chiefs Go!!
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scorpion125
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London
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Canada


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Posted - 06/08/2009 :  23:26:40  Show Profile  Send scorpion125 an AOL message  Reply with Quote
no mystery just thought was repititious to us old posters about using peroxide
Doug
Angels and Bows
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bob123
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london
On
Canada


83 Posts
Posted - 06/25/2009 :  21:40:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just to let everyone know it appears that the peroxide work as I
have not got any fungus on this batch of eggs. Also I have learned
that Meth blue is now a banned substance and cannot be sold in
Canada.
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