Nymphs in my Tank

[Liliano]

Hi

I've been away for a week in chicago, when I got back I did a water change and noticed that there was a damsel fly stuck to my lamp plus a few dead dragon flies- I released the damsel flyand put him on the roof to either die or fly away.

When I woke up this morning I noticed a nymph swimming in the water (it looked similar to this http/www.flyfishusa.com/flies/damsel-nymph.JPG) - I tried to get a picture but one of my rams attacked it but because it couldn't gobble it up it let it go and it got sucked up by my filter.

The worrying question right now is - will they hurt my fish? Do damsel flies lay eggs? Will there be more nymphs somewhere. If there are how do I get rid of them

It was creepy - I was and still am scared.

Has anyone else had this problem (ps I live in a loft/attic conversions and have huge windows that open - this is how they get in)

 

[smithrc]

i wouldn't worry - its natural pray for the fish to munch

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[SirMinion]

I have a canal at the bottom of my garden, so there's always damselflies and dragonflies flitting around.

A couple of days ago, I noticed a nymph in my tank. I fished it out and fed if to Martha (Fahaka). She loved it.

However, beware of caddisfly larvae, they are preditory and will catch and eat fish fry.

 

[canarsie11]

I have a canal at the bottom of my garden, so there's always damselflies and dragonflies flitting around.

A couple of days ago, I noticed a nymph in my tank. I fished it out and fed if to Martha (Fahaka). She loved it.

However, beware of caddisfly larvae, they are preditory and will catch and eat fish fry.

 

[Liliano]

OK
Well there don't appear to be any more - thank god!!

As for those caddis fly things - errrgh gross.

Do they live in the UK too or just the US and Australia?

 

[SirMinion]

Do they live in the UK too or just the US and Australia?

In the UK, in fast flowing rivers & streams.