day 10

Things are getting a tad more exciting (sorry) in terms of tadpole growth these days...

Little tails are now protruding on one end and the beginnings of a head on the other.

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There is still a small group of eggs (obvious near the bottom) that have not changed at all. I'm betting they won't but still could be wrong.... Time to get thinking about adding some "land" to the aquarium (in the form of rocks and logs partially jutting out of the surface) and find some live pond plants for the tadpoles. They don't need to eat much at first, but they need reeds and lily pads to secure themselves to once they've broken free from the jelly mass and start to learn to swim. They want to hide and feel safe and need the shade while tiny.

When they start eating, apparently frozen and thawed (mushy) lettuce is appropriate for them every few days for the first while. We have more research to do beyond that....