white oval hard spots

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  1. maxxtk

    maxxtk Spaghetti Worm

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    well, i have these small white oval hard spots in my tank. i took a picture of the 2 i found on the front glass but most of them are at the back. they are pretty hard to scrape. any idea what could it be? :confused:

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    maxxtk, Jul 17, 2010
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Hard to tell with the glare but I am going to guess nerite eggs if you have nerite snails.
     
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  3. kcbrad

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    Nerite eggs. I have tons of them and they never hatch.
     
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  4. maxxtk

    maxxtk Spaghetti Worm

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    that's amazing! i only have nerite snails for about a week (and this is how long i have these eggs).

    thanx!
     
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  5. kcbrad

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    They lay eggs like crazy! They will be all over soon. :)
     
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  6. 2in10

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    They manage to lay them in spots you would think they couldn't get to, also.
     
    2in10, Jul 17, 2010
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