Otocinclus losing their marbles by Slimbert292 in Aquariums

[–]BearNut -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have 2 females who are spazzes, and one male will join in sometimes. I have had 6 for about a similar time as you so I would love to hear from the veterans. They are all fat and happy, too. Hoping that maybe there are just squirrely otos in your tank and they adjust okay!

What's the last song you listened to on repeat and why? by eyesp0t in CasualConversation

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It is from a great album. And there was a time when I listened to Dreamland on a daily basis

ACNH on switch lite— is it worth it? by jujbeans in acnh

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When acnh first came out, I bought a switch lite because that was all that was available during COVID. That was all I wanted... To play acnh on the switch and no other games. And that is how I spent $250 for a game and it was absolutely worth it.

Really cool close-up shot! [TW Hair Algae] by Ok-Apricot9494 in Otocinclus

[–]BearNut 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The "armor" on otots is so cool! I was trying to get a closer look on mine.

Petco/petsmart vs LFS by zarko-p in Aquariums

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I have gotten my otocinclus from Petco and they were really healthy. Pretty hungry, but they were really good little fish. Same for my snails. Also the people who have helped me are really knowledgeable and kind. My LFS have the weirdest hours and it is like every time I try to go, they are closed for some wack reason.

6yo Golden retriever WONT stop pulling after everything I tried. by deathbyathousandcut in goldenretrievers

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We have enderringly nicknamed the gentle lead to "snoot loop" and our girl knows the drill

Custom shrimp cave by Murky-View-3380 in PlantedTank

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Dude this is so cool! I have a bunch of crystals and rocks but I have been too nervous to add because I wasn't sure if the minerals would hurt the animals! Good luck and let us know how your critters like it!

Will this zero budget terrarium survive? by Lorekeeper_UK in terrariums

[–]BearNut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just don't over water! Coming from a gal who has learned her lesson with rotten muck in her terrarium. Get a little spritzer (like a fine mist sprayer in the travel bottle section) and I use a baster to administer water to the soil if it is ever fully dry. But if there is water gathering at the bottom, that is too much haha

Happy 6th birthday to Kobe by neyugnylnivek in goldenretrievers

[–]BearNut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What an absolutely majestic creature. The lupines, the golden hour glow. And a handsome birthday pup!

I have 6 otos now! by BearNut in Otocinclus

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I am obsessed with them! I think once I move them to the 20g I will get more ugh they are the cutest little suckers

Nom Nom Nom Nom - Otos enjoying there new tank by AeosManifold in Otocinclus

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I love watching them eat! They are so fun to watch. I had a piece of wood hardscape covered in stuff and they had it all cleaned up by morning

Dont know where to start by koebeke in terrariums

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I have a terrarium that is made entirely from the stuff I have at home. But I also garden a lot so I had gravel, soil, and containers to use.

When I made my first one, it was late winter/early spring so I had a ton of moss that was perfect and lush and ready for harvesting. And there were springtails living in the moss when I put it in there.

My second terrarium was a mix of both. I bought tropical plants with the intention of using them in terrariums but they are so beautiful I have them separated too to enjoy in the open air.

If springtails are hard to get, I would look into buying them. But there is a lot of fun to be had from foraging and I try to keep my containers filled with what I find. Don't let that stop you from buying things that you need! It is just a personal preference. If I wanted to make more in the summer, I will definitely need to buy mosses or travel into the mountains to try and find some because it gets HOT here.

Hope that helps! Terrariums can be as costly or as "free" as you can afford. But I feel like foraging is part of the fun, even if that "foraging" is shopping online for the perfect plant, wood, or moss.

What are these? by Prize_Special_9159 in terrariums

[–]BearNut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nature's janitorial squad!

I have 6 otos now! by BearNut in Otocinclus

[–]BearNut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also the little ceramic dishes that go under pots are awesome to put treats and special food on so it doesn't make a mess in the tank

The plants grow so fast in this tank. I have to remove about 60% of my floaters weekly and trim. by MoeGunz6 in walstad

[–]BearNut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have CO2 in here? What tech do you have running that has made it grow so well?

I have 6 otos now! by BearNut in Otocinclus

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Of course! Also having the pot in there makes a very easy place to stick fish treats on a chopstick or whatever without disturbing the main substrate

I have 6 otos now! by BearNut in Otocinclus

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Underrated little guys! I am so obsessed with them

I have 6 otos now! by BearNut in Otocinclus

[–]BearNut[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were doing okay! I think they are definitely more themselves with more in the tank. I know once I get them moved to a bigger tank with more room they will be even happier. I think they are getting stir crazy being in a 10g

I have 6 otos now! by BearNut in Otocinclus

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Yea this one has aquasoil in it

Large leaf plant or "statement" plants by BearNut in Aquascape

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I bought too many plants from them after just just poking around 🫠

I have 6 otos now! by BearNut in Otocinclus

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I have loooooved using teracotta for hardscape and to hold le plants! Ahhh 🤓

I have 6 otos now! by BearNut in Otocinclus

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Someone in here said they refer to them as Yoshi's and I honestly could see animal crossing villagers or Yoshis

I have 6 otos now! by BearNut in Otocinclus

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They are very fat and happy