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most likely
if you have been experiencing missing fish, this will explain why
something surprising happened today :>
a small dragon fly appeared in my planted tank out of nowhere. it's now perched on the emerged tip of my driftwood.
how did that happen? i stay on the 9th level n' there's no pond near my house. did it hatch from eggs in my tank or something?
most likely
if you have been experiencing missing fish, this will explain why
The dragonfly(as egg/larva) could have come with your plants when you purchase them. That is why it is important to thoroughly clean/wash the plants before(to get rid of unwanted pest/algea) introducing them to the aquarium.
i don't know. i quite like the dragonfly actually.
missing fish? the smallest fish, cardinal tetra, is bigger than the baby dragonfly!
you'll be surprised
ever watch a dragonfly nymph catch prey?
aaahhhh, I think Timebomb will have alot to say about having dragonfly larves in our planted tanks.
Hi there,
Had some experience with a young dragonfly. Only one thing to say you should take it out asap cause it will kill your fishes for food and if you have shrimps they will most prob go first.
It must have come with the driftwood you bought.
Just sharing.
aaahhhh, I think Timebomb will have alot to say about having dragonfly larves in our planted tanks.
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A dragonfly nymph can devour all the small fish in your tank. If you are lucky, the nymph eventually morphs into a dragonfly and fly away from your tank. If not, the nymph can remain in its larval stage forever.
Dragonfly nymphs have perfect camouflage. They can take on the colour of your plants and you will never see them. Chances are if there's one in your tank, there are others.
The last time I discovered the nymphs in my tank was when I saw dead carcasses of small fish cut cleanly into two.
Loh K L
it's a harmful nymph..
search and destroy..
Resistance is futile, you will be administrated!
Just to clarify a potentially misleading post. Adult dragon flies (i.e. already morphed into flying form) feed on insects it catches in the air. Its the nymph (the water form, which was what Sims probably meant by young dragonfly) that will prey on your fishes.----------------
On 1/12/2003 12:48:23 PM
Hi there,
Had some experience with a young dragonfly. Only one thing to say you should take it out asap cause it will kill your fishes for food and if you have shrimps they will most prob go first.
It must have come with the driftwood you bought.
Just sharing.
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Other interesting info I came across while confirming the above. Dragonflies have been around for 300 million years and fossil records show specimens with wing spans up to 3 feet. [:0]
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You mean like Peterpan? Wow! What a waste to kill it! If you have a spare tank, why not keep it there!----------------
If not, the nymph can remain in its larval stage forever.
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