I found something odd

I foung a clear gel in my ponds filter. What could this be?

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 :-)
algae primer
http://hometown.aol.com/ka30p/myhomepage/garden.html

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

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I foung a clear gel in my ponds filter. What could this be?