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My C. Orientalis is still laying eggs - now upwards of six weeks of doing so. I have 30 larva in three tanks, separated every 3 weeks or so. I'm really worried about survival during the morphing phase (them and me as I don't take the down side well!) and would like any tips in helping at least them in doing so. I will count eggs tomorrow then donate them - I assume they're safer to ship than any other stage? I know someone here volunteered to take the larva, but I was too worried about them surviving the shipment. I will go back and search if he doesn't see this and remind me!
It seems as though this morphing stage has the least written about it. I feel like I've searched high and low but don't see much information, just that they often do not survive this. If I've missed something in the links or caresheets, please redirect me. I'm expecting white worms shortly and assume that is a decent food along with bloodworms? I need to know the best substrate and if a reptile water dish is the best option. Currently, the tank with the four most mature larva (close to 7 weeks old) has a turtle dock and floating plants, no filter which I don't plan on using until they become aquatic again if they survive. I am very concerned with husbandry and food these next two months in anticipation of the morph.
Will removing the floating plants deter the egg-laying or is she going to lay until she's done laying? I don't want to harm her at all, but the numbers are getting high.
Thanks for any leads/information,
Dana
It seems as though this morphing stage has the least written about it. I feel like I've searched high and low but don't see much information, just that they often do not survive this. If I've missed something in the links or caresheets, please redirect me. I'm expecting white worms shortly and assume that is a decent food along with bloodworms? I need to know the best substrate and if a reptile water dish is the best option. Currently, the tank with the four most mature larva (close to 7 weeks old) has a turtle dock and floating plants, no filter which I don't plan on using until they become aquatic again if they survive. I am very concerned with husbandry and food these next two months in anticipation of the morph.
Will removing the floating plants deter the egg-laying or is she going to lay until she's done laying? I don't want to harm her at all, but the numbers are getting high.
Thanks for any leads/information,
Dana