Hi Kelly
I've used Phenoxyethanol to relax spionids (adults + larvae) and found it
good to work with for photography etc. McKay (1970) has a recipe for
mixing it with freshwater which you then dilute with seawater + your
animals. It seems to lose its potency over time if you mix it directly with
seawater and store it.
McKay, C. R., and D. J. Hartzband. 1970. Propylene
phenoxetol: narcotic agent for unsorted benthic
invertebrates. Trans.Amer.Microsc.Soc.of the
American Microscopic Society 89: 53-54.
Regards... Sean
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(NIWA) P.O. Box 893, Nelson, New Zealand
Ph (64 03)5481715 DDI (64 03) 545 7735
Fax (64 03)5481716 http://www.niwa.cri.nz/
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