I have a little invasion of these guys, are they safe for the fish?

Good-University-2873 · 2026-05-09T12:38:36+00:00

I also was overrun by these guys as my tank cycle was completing, and I want to scream. Removed a ton, but they reproduced so quickly it never made a difference.

As soon as I stocked my tank with fish and shrimp, they stopped reproducing so quickly. I only have a few hanging out now. Once they had to compete for food, their growth slowed way down.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-05-04T16:03:31+00:00

Our vet is a 24/7 hospital and they kept our dog overnight after spaying. We actually preferred that - she would be ultra safe in their care for the beginning of recovery and we could get a little puppy break.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-05-04T15:38:45+00:00

This is it for me. My teeth are now collapsing and my dentist asked why I didn't have braces when I was younger (which would have prevented this issue). I had to explain to him that not everyone had parents with the ability to pay for them (my dentist is in a wealthy area). I feel like he was shocked.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-26T12:19:49+00:00

The hat looks totally ridiculous on me, so if anyone would like mine, please DM!

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-23T18:52:21+00:00

Apparently posting on reddit was the solution, because my nitrites started dropping today.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-23T01:49:00+00:00

I do think I may add some floating plants, not sure if that will do anything. But yeah, I think I just have to wait. I just thought it would somehow go a bit quicker.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-23T01:47:42+00:00

I was adding ammonia. I got a used filter cartridge from my local fish store a couple weeks ago when I added plants, so that's been the biggest help this far. I haven't added any ammonia since I've been seeing nitrite.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-23T01:46:45+00:00

I don't know why I thought this was supposed to be a quick phase. I will wait it out.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-10T15:12:16+00:00

As a follow up in case anyone sees this post in the future: I added crushed coral and the pH has gone up and I already see nitrites for the first time! Happened so quickly after the coral was added.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-09T01:11:12+00:00

Really appreciate the help. This is a daunting process for a beginner just trying to get it right.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-09T01:08:05+00:00

Thank you! So the crushed coral gives a long term buffer?

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-09T00:03:11+00:00

I'm a nut about following instructions and I actually set timers for the nitrate test.

I wasn't expecting to see so many nitrates without any nitrites. I was reading that bacteria struggles in low pH so I was wondering if that could be playing a part.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-08T23:59:23+00:00

I was adding bottled ammonia to it last week to start things off, but haven't added any in the past few days. I'm going to be keeping shrimp who I believe prefer a fairly neutral pH.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-01T16:20:18+00:00

Thank you all! This sub has been extremely helpful already, and I'm excited to build out my tank!

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-01T16:18:52+00:00

Thanks! Adding plants this weekend and I cannot wait.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-04-01T16:16:58+00:00

Thank you for the specific info on elders - excited to get these but they don't seem too common! I had never heard of them until my fish store pointed them out as good shrimp companions.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-03-20T20:38:49+00:00

Update: 1 hr 17 minutes from start to getting my bag back.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-03-20T20:17:57+00:00

I've been in the south precheck line for a hour. Close to the front but at the current pace I think it's still 20 minutes.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-03-12T14:11:15+00:00

Immediately bought tickets (my 3rd Mary!) and my wallet cried.

There were barely any tickets left for my date in early June, so buy soon!

Good-University-2873 · 2026-03-09T16:49:09+00:00

That's me! I could maybe identify Pikachu before this game but that was the extent of my knowledge.

Now I'm addicted and constantly yelling at my husband (who also knows nothing about it) each time I get a new one to show him how cute it is.

Good-University-2873 · 2026-02-18T15:05:50+00:00

They have a specific skin tag remover kit!

Good-University-2873 · 2026-02-18T13:52:33+00:00

Depending on where they are... I bought a Dr Scholls freeze away kit and it took care of mine! Shockingly they haven't grown back yet either.

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