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WilsonKKW
July 11th 04, 08:30 PM
I foung a clear gel in my ponds filter. What could this be?

Ka30P
July 11th 04, 09:41 PM
wilsonkkw wrote
>> I foung a clear gel in my ponds filter. What could this be?<<

If the clear gel is firm and stuck on the side of the filter, or on any
surface, it is most likely snail eggs.


kathy :-)
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tim chandler
July 16th 04, 04:10 PM
Could be a freshwater sponge, could be a Bryozoan. Hard to tell even with a
picture (can you post one somewhere?), you probably need an expert with a
microscope. You can always ask someone in the Biology department at your
nearest institution of higher learning, they are often quite helpful. But
you can also try a Google search for "freshwater sponge" and freswater
bryozoan", you'll find quite a few pages, many with pictures. Bryozoans and
sponges are harmless and are generally an indication that the water quality
is good with good oxygenation.

Happy Ponding,
Tim

"WilsonKKW" > wrote in message
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> I foung a clear gel in my ponds filter. What could this be?