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Old 02-17-2011, 10:22 AM   #11
 
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I will try and take as many as i can out and also the plant they was on because it is nearly just the stem!
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Old 02-17-2011, 10:24 AM   #12
 
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I think it's time to dip the next new plants in potassium permanganate.
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Old 02-17-2011, 10:27 AM   #13
 
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I think it's time to dip the next new plants in potassium permanganate.
If you dont mind me asking what is potassium permanganate?
And where can i get it?
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Old 02-17-2011, 10:29 AM   #14
 
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If you dont mind me asking what is potassium permanganate?
And where can i get it?
Plenty of info here about PP.
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Old 02-17-2011, 10:32 AM   #15
 
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Thank you i will have a read of it
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Old 02-17-2011, 05:58 PM   #16
 
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In the USA, PP is also sold as "Clear water" in wal-mart.
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Old 02-18-2011, 02:20 AM   #17
 
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Hi, last night i took out the plant they came in on out of my tank and have tried to take as many of the caterpillars out as well.

This morning i have had a look and i can only see about 5 so when i get back from school i am going to take them out too.
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Old 02-21-2011, 10:41 AM   #18
 
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i found this vid on youtube.

are these in your tank?
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Old 02-21-2011, 10:46 AM   #19
 
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or maybe caddisfly larvae...
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Old 02-21-2011, 11:16 AM   #20
 
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i found this vid on youtube. YouTube - weird underwater caterpillar

are these in your tank?
These are them 100%

What are they called
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