aNisip
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I feel so bad when I crush a nymphI'm to nervous about crushing nymphs when I put the lid back on, theres always a couple that run up on the lip, and squish.inch:
I feel like a monster .... nice babies btw! 
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I feel like a monster .... nice babies btw! 
Mime454
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L1 orchids are beautiful.
lancaster1313
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Pretty babies!
ismart
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Surprisingly i have never had that happen. Oh no! Now you jinxed me! :lol:I'm to nervous about crushing nymphs when I put the lid back on, theres always a couple that run up on the lip, and squish.
So I make a larger hole and fill it with a foam stopper then use a funnel and tap in ff's, you must be quicker and more observant than me.
angelofdeathzz
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No one can jinx the P.Y.O.K. (pink and yellow Orchid king) least of all me? Good luck with the other ooths brotha!
Good luck with the other ooths brotha!
ismart
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Thanks! I'm going to try my best to keep them going. I have decided to focus all ability on a handful of species.
ismart
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Thanks bro! I will try my best.No one can jinx the P.Y.O.K. (pink and yellow Orchid king) least of all me?
ismart
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Lost one yesterday. Down to 62. No deaths today.
ismart
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Update! All 62 nymphs are alive and well. Most have now molted to L2. I just had another ooth hatch 66 more nymphs.
aNisip
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:clap: nice job P.Y.O.K!!! you are doin work with this specie!!! :smarty:
just wondering, why do use a stick for your hatching containers as opposed to raffia or straw or something, personal preference?
All the best,
Andrew
:smarty: just wondering, why do use a stick for your hatching containers as opposed to raffia or straw or something, personal preference?
All the best,
Andrew
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prolific little mofos!! lol wow u do well with these guys!! :clap:
u deserve a metal!
here ya go:
oh and sorry if i'm piggybacking off precarious' sense of humor lol :blush:
u deserve a metal!
here ya go:
oh and sorry if i'm piggybacking off precarious' sense of humor lol :blush:
ismart
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The reason for the stick over lets say raffia, or straw is that the paper towel on the bottom is completely soaked. The raffia, and straw would soak up some of the excess moisture, making it soggy. The stick on the other hand does not soak up as much moisture. To be honest i really don't even need to put a stick in there. They can climb up to the top just fine without it.:clap: nice job P.Y.O.K!!! you are doin work with this specie!!!
just wondering, why do use a stick for your hatching containers as opposed to raffia or straw or something, personal preference?
All the best,
Andrew
aNisip
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I see.. do you still mist them for water or do they get it from the paper towel? (or are you going to move them to diff enclosures)
brancsikia339
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do orchids need as much misting as parymenopus?
angelofdeathzz
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Sweet! your the Orchid whisper now. I'll try to get a hold of you tonight or tomorrow brotha, its been a busy weekend or here to say the least...
mister B
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Nice job dude! I was curious as to how long these were in incubation for before they finally hatched as I'm still waiting on an ooth of my own. Thanks in advance!
ismart
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I still mist them very lightly. before i separate them.
Yes, they do.
ismart
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I hear ya. I should be home around 7 tonight.Sweet! your the Orchid whisper now. I'll try to get a hold of you tonight or tomorrow brotha, its been a busy weekend or here to say the least...
ismart
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So stoked right now! From my first ooth 61 out of 66 have successfully molted to L2. That is one more nymph than i had hoped for to live, and reach L2. Well 62 did reach L2, but one died. Not sure why? So far from this second ooth i have only lost 1 L1. I do find it odd that both ooths produced exactly 66 nymphs. I know 666 is # of the beast, so do four 6's mean anything? I'm scared! :lol:
Well 62 did reach L2, but one died. Not sure why? So far from this second ooth i have only lost 1 L1. I do find it odd that both ooths produced exactly 66 nymphs. I know 666 is # of the beast, so do four 6's mean anything? I'm scared! :lol: 
