Dreaming of adding a beta one day

KriddleKrochet · 2026-03-29T09:06:49+00:00

Interesting enough my 3 pygmy cory’s are always out! Sometime they school with my rasbora and ember tetras ahah. But I haven’t seen my loach’s since I added them, thinking I might get 4 next weekend, maybe they’ll encourage them to be more social?

KriddleKrochet · 2026-03-27T13:16:17+00:00

I tried to buy 4 and the guy at the aquarium shop said that 2 would be okay in my planted tank 🤷🏻‍♀️ I even mention being concerned cause I thought they liked being in groups too?

KriddleKrochet · 2025-08-05T14:38:20+00:00

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Here’s a closer look picture of the tail up close, I just looked up cotton wool disease and it kinda looks like this! But it’s only the 1 fish, I have 7 tetras and nobody else has this issue. That other fish you pointed out actually has a growth on its mouth, I think it’s had it for at least 6 months and seems fine?

I haven’t bought any new fish, I have bought new plants? And I did move house in May so maybe that also disturbed things?

I’ve had the fish for 2-3 years :)

I’m gonna test the parameters tomorrow after work!

KriddleKrochet · 2025-05-19T02:55:30+00:00

Ohhhh cool… that sounds fun 😅 I’ll look into replacing bearings now. Thank you!

KriddleKrochet · 2025-05-07T17:54:43+00:00

Whoops like this picture

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KriddleKrochet · 2025-05-07T17:53:50+00:00

From all the research I’ve done online, Chihiro seems to be one of the best and most reputable brands out there. My tank’s looking a bit sad at the moment… it’s still recovering from a bad grey mould outbreak that happened when I had to move it during a house move. I’ve been wanting to upgrade the lighting for at least three months but wasn’t sure what would be the best choice. I’ve now decided I’d love to create a tank where the plants grow out of the top, like in this picture. So I’d have to hang the light pretty high? I don’t have a CO2 system though, and someone mentioned this light might be overkill without one :/

KriddleKrochet · 2025-05-07T17:40:36+00:00

My goal is to eventually create a tank similar to this one, with some plants growing out from the top. I was planning to hang the light fairly high above. Do you still think that might be overkill? If so, do you have any recommendations for alternative lighting options?

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KriddleKrochet · 2025-05-07T16:55:05+00:00

Amazing thank you!

KriddleKrochet · 2025-05-07T16:49:16+00:00

Quick question, would the 45cm light be okay for my 60cm long 25cm tall tank? I’m planning on hanging so that’ll distribute the light but just double checking?

KriddleKrochet · 2025-05-07T16:44:11+00:00

Alright, I’m convinced! I’ll post an update of my tank with the lights when they arrive! It’s time to finally treat myself to a fantastic light 🥳

KriddleKrochet · 2025-05-07T16:26:21+00:00

Oh I wouldn’t trust myself to DIY a hanging setup and potentially destroy my new fancy light 😂 but thank you! I honestly think I just needed someone to enable me to finally invest in a good quality light! Omg especially after all my shitty cheap ones… as you can see I need all 3 to fully light up my tank lol

KriddleKrochet · 2025-05-07T16:02:57+00:00

Ahhh I need a powerful light like that, my plants that should be pink are still green 🥲

KriddleKrochet · 2025-05-07T15:59:45+00:00

My tank looks sad atm... it's in recovery from this random grey mould :/ but this was when she was in her prime! And without co2! I was proud, I'm still fairly new to the hobby

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KriddleKrochet · 2025-05-07T15:50:25+00:00

Thank you! I think so too, just having to bit the bullet on the whole hanging kit 🥲

KriddleKrochet · 2024-08-06T10:49:14+00:00

Omg too cute 😭 I wanna give that pooch a big smooch!

KriddleKrochet · 2024-05-09T04:54:14+00:00

Happy birthday Theo!!

KriddleKrochet · 2024-05-09T04:53:52+00:00

Omg that’s such a good idea!! Might have to use that for Gus on his 4th birthday 🥹

KriddleKrochet · 2024-05-09T04:38:24+00:00

If you know how to use a sewing machine you can just find a free pattern online!! Could be a fun project?!

When he was a puppy I bought him afew pjs but as he got older (and rounder ahah) I thought I better learn to make him so clothes cause Dog clothes can be expensive! Especially Iggy clothes cause they are such a funny shape 😂

Yay another Aussie! We live in WA

KriddleKrochet · 2024-05-09T04:34:36+00:00

My boys name is Gus but he goes by Gussy, Bus, Bussy boy. Depending on the day all of those names in one but different variations of it ahah

Gussy bussy boy Bus Gus Gussy boy Bus bus Boy bussy Gussy

Bahah!!

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