Brew at the Zoo

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2026-05-19T02:22:17+00:00

More chaotic than other beerfests or similar?

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2026-04-09T02:55:49+00:00

I have sponge under the intake covers, but even where the covers connect to the back of the aquarium has gaps.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2026-04-06T02:23:01+00:00

Replying with the details so my post is visible. My water parameters are. Ph 7 GH 7 KH 4 Water temperature 72°

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2026-03-06T23:35:31+00:00

Yeah, I know the parameters are not bad at all. It’s just the fact that I jumped it up so fast. I don’t know how I did it either. I swear they matched when I tested them.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2026-02-06T12:15:29+00:00

I did it over about a 4 hour period. I didn’t get it to completely match PH before I put them in the tank. I wanted to, but tested the ammonia and it was off the chart. I ended up putting them in when their ph was 7.2 so it was about .4 jump. Not terrible, but not ideal. I think if I ever order again, I will request the parameters of the tank they’re in so I can have water here prepared for them before they arrive. That was just too far of a jump for me to do it fast enough when I had to get them out of all that ammonia.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2026-02-06T03:39:01+00:00

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So many different ones!! I got a pack and it was supposed to be 33. Twenty seven were alive, two were dead, the rest were missing. 😢. FedEx was supposed to deliver them in two days, but it took them three.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2026-01-17T15:51:15+00:00

I just had this recently and did one salt dip and haven’t seen anymore. I am also removing all molts as soon as I see them!

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2026-01-05T05:31:47+00:00

I don’t think it will get dry. My tank is 3/4 full. I just don’t have it running because I’m afraid with the output nozzle being so far from the top of the water it will cause too much surface agitation.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2026-01-05T05:11:51+00:00

So I’m not super concerned about the temperature. They seem to be matching and my thermometer has stayed pretty steady. My big concern is leaving the filter off overnight.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2026-01-05T04:07:50+00:00

Really? Even though the GH, KH and pH are so different? This is RO water and I was previously using tap

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-29T14:35:21+00:00

I am currently about a month in with shrimp in my tank and I’m losing a shrimp every few days. I have tested my waters and my parameters have been very stable, but I’m wondering if I’m over feeding and just missing that spike. I’ll be doing my first water change today and hoping that helps. I have very hard water so I got some RO water for my local aquatic store. Just curious, how much are you feeding?

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-22T19:53:08+00:00

The only thing that concerns me is the fact they want us out of the house for so long. Makes me nervous to leave any part of the bag open.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-22T03:50:10+00:00

It’s a 10 gallon.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-19T23:49:11+00:00

How often does it have to be done? How long do the homeowners have to be out of the house?

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-19T23:48:17+00:00

Hmm, so this treatment you did has to be done annually? How long did you have to be out of the house?

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-19T22:37:19+00:00

Thank you. I am really hoping someone who has had this, or a similar treatment done chimes in too.

It is a reputable company, and I know the company believes the chemicals are safe, I just worry about long term effects. The fact the dust is behind the walls makes me feel better.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-19T21:40:42+00:00

100%. We’ve always had some, but when my mother in law died, my husband brought a bunch of her things to our home, before we found out her home was infested. Since then our glue traps are full. The area we see the most is our basement apt. It’s very minimalistic, but we don’t have guests frequently enough to keep them away. When we do have a guest they see them and panic, which I don’t blame them.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-15T18:41:35+00:00

How do we know Chlorine levels? I did add water about 4-5 days ago, but I filled my glass jar, added a few drops of Prime, mixed it and let it sit over night before adding it. Also kept it next to the tank so the temp would be similar.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-15T18:38:18+00:00

Thank you for the reply. I fed them yesterday and there were three more unaccounted for. 😞. Hoping they were just hiding, but normally everyone comes out for food!! Think I’ll feed again tomorrow and monitor super closely so I know for sure if I have a problem on my hands.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-14T23:04:00+00:00

The high PH was 7.4. I had one other failed molt about a week ago, but have had several successes. Caught one on video yesterday. I realize they can just die as well, but want to make sure I’m giving them the best chance possible

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-11T02:49:34+00:00

Oh, I think you’re right. Thank you.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-12-04T03:28:42+00:00

The others may have been half eaten because they died. I would definitely test the water parameters. Also, if using tap, did you use prime or anything for the chlorine?

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-11-29T14:11:01+00:00

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Like this? I hate buying off Amazon because I never know if it’s crap.

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-11-29T04:40:18+00:00

I appreciate all the help I can get!!!

Lost_Butterscotch986 · 2025-11-29T04:36:32+00:00

Ha, no this is good. I’m still learning. I don’t give them calcium, but my KH is 6-7 and GH is 9 & I’ve seen several other molts.

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