Incredibly fast rate of egg development

[timebomb]

Hi, folks,

This post is for Bill who will be receiving a bag Austrolebias nigripinnis eggs from me soon. The envelope went on its way this morning, Bill. I wrote "Happy Birthday" on it. Let's hope that will fool customs

Anyway, after packing the eggs for you, I examined the other bag of eggs in my drawer. The eggs were collected on the 22nd of May, 2 days later than yours. I found quite a few eggs in the peat and my maid said they are all eyed-up. These eggs are about only 2 weeks old so I was rather surprised they are already so well-developed.

I wetted the bag I have last night and this morning there were 2 fry.

Here's a picture of the eggs:



For the life of me, I can't see the eyes but my maid insists they're there.

Loh K L

[ruyle]

KL,
Your maid is a keeper, and has better eyes than we do! Looking forward
to them, and hope they have a safe voyage--from half a world away.

Bill