I HAVE ZOEAE!!!!!

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Post by GotButterflies » Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:29 pm

I didn't see them this morning- I'm hoping they are on the bottom, but I have no idea. The bottom is very busy with tiny shells. No clue. Still putting brine shrimp eggs in.


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Post by Kermie16 » Mon Sep 25, 2017 7:36 pm

GB, you gave it a great shot! Hoping and praying the other two are still kicking in there:) Also praying that you feel better soon! It's difficult to manage every day life + chronic illnesses + raising baby hermies! Hats off to you! I'm sure it has been a wild experience and I hope when it happens again that you will let us all follow u on this journey again^_^


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Post by aprilmay » Tue Sep 26, 2017 1:13 am

Feel better soon! GotButterflies! Love all your posts! thank you so much for sharing such amazing experience with us!

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Post by GotButterflies » Tue Sep 26, 2017 10:48 am

Thank you everyone. Still don't see anything in the tank but brine shrimp...but I'll keep checking. :)
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Post by mjjluver » Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:43 pm

awww, I'm sure you'll have another opportunity in the future, and we'll be here to celebrate with you!

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I HAVE ZOEA!!!!!

Post by GotButterflies » Sat Jul 21, 2018 10:02 am

Well...this morning I found eggs on a rock in the PP's 75 gallon tank. Not sure how long they have been sitting there. I set up a mason jar with water from my saltwater tank that I have had up and running since last year with a bubbler to see if the eggs were still viable. I've had the air stone running for a good 1/2 hour now, and have only seen a couple live ones. So sad. I wish I had noticed them earlier.

I made a kriesel, but I'm not going to set it up for just a couple!. I'll post a pic of the eggs.ImageImage
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Post by JoeHermits » Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:21 am

The poor things!


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Post by GotButterflies » Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:42 am

Well...lots of them survived, and she dropped more eggs in the rock while I was feeding them. I’ve been busy with Baseball, so hopefully I can get some pics up later!


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Post by rml6f4 » Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:56 am

Congrats on the eggs! Seems like it’s the season for them right now!

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Post by mjjluver » Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:56 pm

Congrats and good luck!

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Post by wodesorel » Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:11 pm

Congrats! Glad they were viable. :)
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Post by Kermie16 » Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:13 pm

Wonderful news, GB!!! I am so excited for you!! Can’t wait to follow your feed:) Sending good juju ur way!


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Post by GotButterflies » Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:14 am

Thank you! :)


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Post by Sillysheep » Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:13 am

Oh my Dear. I can't even imagine the excitement you just feel. Keep your head up... You're such a good Mommie to many.
GotButterflies wrote:Thank you! :)


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Post by GotButterflies » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:18 pm

Sillysheep wrote:Oh my Dear. I can't even imagine the excitement you just feel. Keep your head up... You're such a good Mommie to many.
GotButterflies wrote:Thank you! :)


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