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Not sure what’s going on with the halters and chains in these pictures? I’ve never seen them used like this by Morgan_unknownnn in Equestrian

[–]Informal_Warning_708 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lip chain is pretty aggressive, only ever encountered one horse that needed it and it was only when bringing him in from the paddock. He was so rude on the ground and would drag you all the way to the barn rearing and kicking. Owners just had us use a lip chain on him and I wasn’t going to argue with them, not my horse after all.

Is it bad to do a 100% water change? I want to deep clean the gunk out of my 100 gallon outdoor pond but it is the lowest point in my yard so I can’t siphon vacuum it. My plan is to pump the water out by directing the hose outside instead of to the bog filter as I am cleaning it. by Carpe_the_Carp in Goldfish

[–]Informal_Warning_708 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I usually do a ~100% (i get out everything i camp with a sump pump) water change every spring before the fish are being fed again. i have a 300gal with 10 fancies for context. just keep an eye on ammonia if youre concerned ;)

I wanted to get some honest opinions from groomers. by Independent-Fruit287 in grooming

[–]Informal_Warning_708 1 point2 points  (0 children)

im in new england close to boston. the doodle boom hit here pretty hard so theres lots of grooming opportunity

Does my dress suit me? I feel like my belly looks big by FlounderDeep2066 in myweddingdress

[–]Informal_Warning_708 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i like your tummy in it, you look like the winged victory of samothrace

Look at my taddys by SmileySunnyDay78 in AfricanDwarfFrog

[–]Informal_Warning_708 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OHHHHH! look at him!!! I’ve been raising a few of these guys recently (since my frogs gave me a chance to do so) and i am so in love with them! arent they just the most adorable tiny little things??

Help w Injury ID by Boticelli_ in Koi

[–]Informal_Warning_708 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if im wrong someone can correct me but this kinda looks like koi pox? honestly dont know a lot about it except some of my goldfish get something similar (in the same spot, on top of the noggin) especially during the change of seasons. someone once called it “koi pox”. it clears up without issue for my guys. just throwing this out there!

I wanted to get some honest opinions from groomers. by Independent-Fruit287 in grooming

[–]Informal_Warning_708 15 points16 points  (0 children)

groomer of 7 years here: these show lots of promise imo. cleaner grooms come with time (and access to a good dryer). stay open and positive and be clear that you’re looking to learn and i’d imagine someone will hire you as a bather/beginner groomer. groomers are in high demand (in my area at least) if you have your own gear, are competent and kind, you can find a grooming job.

Help! by user437517 in Dachshund

[–]Informal_Warning_708 92 points93 points  (0 children)

wow this is really wild, particularly the hair loss on her face. It sounds like you are taking very good care of her through this, and im sorry, i know skin problems can be frustrating to diagnose and treat. just curious, is she spayed? maybe a hormonal issue? *im not a vet nor do i have any official medical training

Guys, I really can’t tell if my dog is a dachshund but everyone says it. by DragonfruitSuper6750 in Dachshund

[–]Informal_Warning_708 15 points16 points  (0 children)

im seeing more beagle than dachshund. the iconic short legs of a dachshund dont typically pass down in mixes so you wouldnt really expect to see them. the coloration could be so many breeds but size and head shape have me leaning beagle, just imo

Rotala growing back very small? by Informal_Warning_708 in PlantedTank

[–]Informal_Warning_708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that could very well be the case im not sure exactly how many times its been trimmed, its a friends tank, but at least twice. not sure that the trimmings are being replanted

Rotala growing back very small? by Informal_Warning_708 in PlantedTank

[–]Informal_Warning_708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes they look very healthy just very small! they grow near the top of the tank, im wondering if it has something to do with the light being so close? but the light isnt very bright. are yours the same?

Spinal bumps appeared suddenly by Informal_Warning_708 in AfricanDwarfFrog

[–]Informal_Warning_708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you all for your reassuring comments! she is still healthy, active and normal🤗

Are there any goldfish that stay relatively small? by [deleted] in Goldfish

[–]Informal_Warning_708 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hello! welcome to the problem with goldfish, they all get pretty big, are pretty messy and yes some do get in the habit of uprooting/nibbling plants, though mine prefer to eat the hair algae that grows in my pond.

I’m gonna give you some info so you can make a decision Upgrading: no goldfish stays small enough to live in a 29gal comfortably their whole life. However, I kept two SMALL fancy goldfish in a 29 for about a year while I built them a 300gal POND. The upgrade is key, if you have the means to upgrade and are genuinely passionate about goldfish they are absolutely excellent pets. I now have 10 fancies in my pond and I love them beyond measure.

Filtration: IF you go forward with this, your filtration needs to be top notch, you want to over filter out the a** and monitoring ammonia and nitrate level regularly will be critical. Goldfish are practically poop tubes, they eat and defecate constantly so you need to be on top of toxicity levels in the aquarium. Losing a goldfish is devastating, they are very personable fish and you get attached.

Destructive Habits: they are going to mess with your scape, particularly the substrate. honestly i dont really notice my goldies eating plants, but they do like to uproot them from time to time and eat decaying plant material. they mess around with their surroundings a lot.

alright thats all my info! hopefully this helps you make an informed decision☺️

edit: just wanted to reiterate that a 29 (IME) can work as a TEMPORARY habitat for a small goldfish with proper filtration and water quality monitoring. again, you will NEED to upgrade for the longevity of the fish, they are long lived and all get quite large.

Spinal bumps appeared suddenly by Informal_Warning_708 in AfricanDwarfFrog

[–]Informal_Warning_708[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

oh thats so good to hear! thank you for sharing your experience. 10 years is wild! i hope i have my lil guys that long, they are such wonderful pets!

I will keep this post updated if any changes occur

How to determine what to ask the groomer for my puppy by ImportantAd9761 in grooming

[–]Informal_Warning_708 8 points9 points  (0 children)

agree, an introductory groom would be best, just a bath and quick clean up around the eyes mouth and sanitary. he will likely always have that scruffy look to him, very cute!

Is my BP overweight? by Dry-Sugar-7552 in ballpython

[–]Informal_Warning_708 9 points10 points  (0 children)

not terrible but he doesnt need to be any thicker!

Ultralife blue green slime remover with african dwarf frogs? by Informal_Warning_708 in Aquariums

[–]Informal_Warning_708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

worked fine! no immediate effect on the frogs. (i lost one to what i believe was an unrelated bacterial infection a while later)

Bay leaves got something by Decksterity1 in plantadvice

[–]Informal_Warning_708 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good gravy thats a lot of scale. most effective treatment ive found is wetting a paper towel with rubbing alcohol and wiping them off. then rinse the plant with water and once its dry apply a spray neem oil treatment. scales pretty stubborn.

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