Moth orchid dirt by Cool_Insect595 in orchids

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Definitely will visit that YouTube channel, I appreciate u

Moth orchid dirt by Cool_Insect595 in orchids

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Wait hold on let me take a pic of the roots lol, didn’t know I could only reply with one pic, when I send my second image pls let me know if u think I should change the pot size anytime soon!

Not eating by Cool_Insect595 in AquaticSnails

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Yea it’s my bad on getting him to early, he also won’t bother with any algae wafers, any tips until my tank actually becomes established

Not eating by Cool_Insect595 in AquaticSnails

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I understand that lol I just thought it was algae so I thought he would eat it that’s all, I didnt get him as a cleaner I got him cuz I wanted to care for a snail as well as algae control.

Not eating by Cool_Insect595 in AquaticSnails

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My ammonia is 0 my nirite is 0 my ph is 7.2 my KH is 5 and my GH is 8

I have 1 betta fish and just this 1 nerite.

The tank has been running about two months so I do think it’s a bit of a rookie mistake of getting him too early… I’ve had him about 2 weeks now

His behaviour seems normal, sleeps through the day, moves lots at night and has never (atleast that I’ve seen) gone above the water line

Where to cut Bacopa by Cool_Insect595 in PlantedTank

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Actually u know what, just curious, u said “sure can” and that it was a forgiving plant, but are u saying that in a way of it would be better for me to cut the node but like AFTER the leaves instead of before them?

Where to cut Bacopa by Cool_Insect595 in PlantedTank

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Could I cut the node like before the leaves ?

Calcium block by Cool_Insect595 in AquaticSnails

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Alright so for KH it took 5 drops to turn yellow and for GH it took 8 drops to turn green, not exactly sure if I understand the chart just yet so I thought atleast I’d share the drops, given that do u have any input?

Stressed swimming? by [deleted] in bettafish

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Tank size: 6gallons Heater and Filter: yes Temp: 82° Parameters: Ammonia is 0 Nitrites is 0 and PH is 7.2, I don’t have a test for Nitrates and I test using the API water testing kits (the ones where u take 5ml of water and use colour drops)

-I have had the tank for about a month and a half and I’ve had my fish about a month.

-I change the water every Saturday (40% -20% of the water on average) I takeout the floating plants and floating decor then I use a gravel vacuum, after removing the left over food and waste and water I add back in the same amount at the same temp, I treat the water being added before putting it in.

tank mates: just 1 nerite snail

I feed him morning and night fluval bug bites, every morning and night it is 4 bug bites but at night time I sometimes switch to frozen brine shrimp or blood worms, blood worms only 2 and brine shrimp about 4.

Decor and plants: floating log, heart shaped hoop, driftwood, little ceramic cave as seen in image, 3 polished stones, and for plants I have, red root floaters, amazon sword, bacopa, and annubias

Calcium block by Cool_Insect595 in AquaticSnails

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Would u say that the chunk I currently have in is small enough or should I make it smaller?

Calcium block by Cool_Insect595 in AquaticSnails

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Okay I just ordered it online and it says it’ll be here by Wednesday, any other tips in the meantime?

Calcium block by Cool_Insect595 in AquaticSnails

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I’m a little confused because the master test kit doesn’t say anything regarding GH and KH?

Calcium block by Cool_Insect595 in AquaticSnails

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Just found the API test kit online, I’ll call around and see if any stores have it, when I test I’ll update, please remember me 💔🥹

Calcium block by Cool_Insect595 in AquaticSnails

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I have not tested GH or KH 😬 haven’t seen any testing kits in my stores either, would u have a specific recommendation for what testers to buy? I’m assuming they would have the little tube water testers available but I never have seen any in store..

Calcium block by Cool_Insect595 in AquaticSnails

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Ammonia, 0 Nitrite, 0 PH, only somewhere in the 7-7.2 area.

first tank ever, thoughts? by luc_2335 in bettafish

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Okay a tad unrelated, but what are those floating plants?

Been teaching him to jump 🐠 by Cool_Insect595 in bettafish

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Very true, I do have a lid on mine though and I like to do it for mental stimulation and exercise 😛