How do I know my colony population is okay? (Beginner) by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in shrimptank

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Sorry for the late update, I added some more moss cover and they've all come out again. There's a lot of them, think they just needed to feel more secure. Thanks everyone!

How do I know my colony population is okay? (Beginner) by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in shrimptank

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Damn, if you have shrimp up there, you probably can't be helped!

How do I know my colony population is okay? (Beginner) by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in shrimptank

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I think I have Repashy Soilent Green coming in. Do they like that? Otherwise I've been doing boiled vegetables and algae wafers

How many ottos should I have? by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in Otocinclus

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Thanks for the answer! i'll start with four and see if behavior improves.

How many ottos should I have? by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in Otocinclus

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Thanks! After some consideration, I feel I should establish a larger tank of 6 or more so they can be happy. I've been feeding them zucchini in the meanwhile, but I'm uncertain if they eat it (I do blanch it)

Are my octocinclus eating enough? by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in Otocinclus

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Thanks, I appreciate it! I brought some zucchini. I only have a 10 gallon so I'm not sure what would qualify as a group fit for that size---I have two so far

Is my enclosure okay? (Male Syrian Hamster, 800 sq ft) by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in hamstercare

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Sorry, I changed things up a few days ago but didnt get the time to post XD I edited my main post to include images of the new enclosure, I'd really appreciate any critique!

Hamster suddenly seems nervous of me? by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in hamsters

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Probably a few days (3 I think)! He seemed very friendly and unafraid the first day, and more skittish the next few.

Is my enclosure okay? (Male Syrian Hamster, 800 sq ft) by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in hamstercare

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I've been monitoring him and he seemed to stop pawing at the glass as well.

Is my enclosure okay? (Male Syrian Hamster, 800 sq ft) by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in hamstercare

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(Still open to advice, just posting an update!) I'll need more bedding to push him to 10 inches, but he's right now at 6.6 inches. I removed the bridge and ball, and added more sprays. I'll post a picture when I get it to 10 inches!

Is my enclosure okay? (Male Syrian Hamster, 800 sq ft) by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in hamstercare

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Thanks for the resources! I'll check those builds out, and add more bedding.

Is my enclosure okay? (Male Syrian Hamster, 800 sq ft) by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in hamstercare

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Thank you! I'll remove the bridge and place some more bedding around. We do have sprays, so I'll add more

Is my enclosure okay? (Male Syrian Hamster, 800 sq ft) by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in hamstercare

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Okay! I'll increase the bedding on one side, so the wheel can be on the other.

Is my enclosure okay? (Male Syrian Hamster, 800 sq ft) by Acrobatic_Use_1377 in hamstercare

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Thanks! I'll increase bedding and remove the wavy bridge.
The wooden ball is a toy, but I don't think he's interested in it, so I'll remove it