On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:55:54 +0100, "2pods"
wrote:

I've seen "proper" leeches before in natural ponds, marshes etc.
However, when buying some oxygenators for our small pond, I noticed what
looked like a small transparent leech.

I *thought* I'd hosed it off the plants before the went in, but today there
were three hiding in the folds of the liner.

I managed to net them out, but wondered are they the same as the "normal"
leeches" and can I get rid of them for good ?

Peter

Why not leave them alone. Most leaches are scavengers or predators on
smaller organisms, the minority are ectoparasites (blood suckers)

They serve as fish food as well.


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