Spurge leaf = Taraxacum Officinale
Stinging-nettle = Urtica dioica

So these are things to be avoided?
What is the chemical/poison that causes the problem?

Not sure if would effect fish but personally I'd steer clear of any plants with stinging in the name. We have stinging nettles here in aus and they are such a pain :|

Thats the problem with common names, Taraxacum officinale is the common dandelion, but spurge is often a common name for members of the Euphorbia family.

The only problem I can see with Dandelion is that it is often used a as diuretic.

Dear Kfenk and Jim,


I also felt that common names are misleading, so have posted the scientific names.

Understand the disadvantage of Taraxacum officinale, but what about Urtica dioica? That is widely used herb, at least over here.

I found an article about the use of Urtica dioica to prevent Aeromonas hydrophila infection in rainbow trout, so it must have some anti bacterial qualities HERE.

My only concern is when collecting plants from the wild you do not know if they have been exposed to any chemicals. Roadside plants usually contain high levels of harmful chemicals.

Hello Jim,


I never collect herbs or even wood for my BNs from areas, which are subject to heavy traffic, or any chemical pollution.

I like rambling, so I rather visit one of many natural parks we have and collect what I need there.
No chemicals, no cars. In natural waters over there even Daphnia and Cyclops are more healthier and bigger.

Yes, Urtica dioica has antiseptic character, and many other good qualities.
I believe that the quantity should be watched very carefuly when given in veggie mix to our BNs. Don't you think so?

Best regards,
Mary

got me stumped why it only happens in your country. maybe it could have something to do with local water or some other disease indigenous to your local fish. anyways wasnt this thread about you wanting to breed L201 and L134? Whats going on with that? Are you still aiming to breed them?

Not just in Hungary, but in Slovakia, Czech, Poland, Germany, as well. At least I know cases from those countries.

Sure I want to breed them!
There will be TerraPlaza (aquarist and terrarist gathering) on the 16th October.
I have ordered all fishes, so tanks are already up and running waiting for my darlings.

I am so excited! Not just because of the fishes, but I will hold my very first lecture on "Live food cultures".
Maybe I will drop dead in front of soooo many people.

I'm back, the fair is over and I have purchased my very own L134s!


Unfortunately, there were no L201s, so the 92 litre tank is occupied by the L-134 juveniles (~ 3 cm big/small).
Lots of mangrove wood is in the tank, so I am still seeking every oportunity to get some company for my darlings.

How many did you get and any pics yet

L134 or Leopard Frog Peckoltia are great looking fish and they seem to get better with age. Shame about the L201's but if I had a choice it would be the L134's.

OK, I admit that the post is nothing without pics, but my little cuties simply ignore your demand.
Anyway, you all know that fish never read books and posts.

They are always hiding on the driftwoods (there is plenty) and I could only spot their refletion on the bottom/side glass.