Sterbai Cory Eggs?

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Hi all,
Well my tank is finally starting to look quite the part now.

I have recently noticed clutches of tiny transparent balls in a glutenous jelly attached to the plants and side of tank. I have 2 Sterbai Cory (1 has looked heavy in the belly!!) - did have 3, but one seemed a little off when I bought him and sadly passed away. Also in the tank are 6 Black Neon and 3 Cardinal Tetras (to be increased) as well as 7 Guppies (2male:5female). Also I have about 30 snails that I'm assuming have come from the plants I purchased 3wks ago - they are getting bigger every day but they are doing a job on the algae on the glass.

My question is this, could it be the Sterbai that have laid these eggs or am I about to be infested with snails!!!

Are there any fish that will gladly eat snail eggs if this is what they are?
 
If the eggs are clumped together in jelly, they are snail eggs, not cories. If you don't want snails, scrape them off before they hatch. Be aware that you won't get them all, though! They are likely all through the plants as well. Loaches and puffers will eat snails, but may not work in your tank, depending on tank size. As long as you don't overfeed, the snails shouldn't become a problem. If they get too populous, you can put a piece of lettuce or zucchini in the tank overnight, the snails will swarm it, and you can remove it in the morning (along with the snails).

Cory eggs are laid singly, and are about 1/16 inch in diameter.
 
I am currently raising Sterbai Cory fry. Here is a picture of what the eggs look like. The second picture shows how the eggs have darkened after a couple of days. This is when you are able to actually see the fry "tossing" around in their eggs. Also, snail eggs are also almost microscopic...whereas Sterbai eggs are about the size of the ball end of a push pin. Snail eggs are more like the size of a needle point. Personally, I would take Sterbai eggs over snail eggs anyday :)

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