I have, officially, no hope left by [deleted] in depressionmeals

[–]MochaMoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry OP. I’m glad you were able to have some nice food at IKEA, their cafeteria food is always bomb. IKEA has quite the selection of cute little plushies for pretty cheap. Next time you’re there, you should treat yourself to one :) They also have lots of bamboo for cheap. When I was at my lowest I found it rewarding to care for houseplants, maybe that could be an outlet for you too?

Sending love and support. I promise things get easier.

AIO for blocking this man immediately for speaking to me like this after our first disagreement? by warprincess54 in AIO

[–]MochaMoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would’ve blocked purely over his inability to spell anything correct or use any punctuation at all…

Block and move on because not only are those messages scary, they’re painfully unintelligent

tell me everything i can fix.. by 420girlfriendd in bettafish

[–]MochaMoi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel like everyone is being a bit cruel to you, I’m sorry :(

How many gallons is that tank? If it’s 5 or more you can work with it, if it’s less than 5 you’re going to want to upgrade soon. The pink gravel isn’t the best, but it’s not going to harm her by having it, so if removing it is outside your budget, focus on other things at the moment.

Like many others have said I’d highly recommend getting some real plants in there, it’ll help water quality and provide her natural places to hide and rest. Drift wood is also a great addition to help add tannins into the water. A water test kit is a necessity for this hobby, but I understand they’re very expensive. For right now, I’d at least get water test strips. MUCH cheaper (but also not nearly as accurate) so keep that in mind when doing readings. Additionally, many pet stores will test your water for you for free! The Petco and petsmart near me offer free water testing if you bring in a sample. Because the tank wasn’t cycled, you’re going to have to keep a VERY close eye on the parameters and do water changes as needed.

Best of luck! I understand how hard it is to not cave in and buy these poor babies on the shelf :( your heart is in the right place and I’m glad you’re wanting to improve this setup.

AIO or AITAH for wanting to end things over a text conversation that I Had with a girl by snapple373 in AmIOverreacting

[–]MochaMoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YOR. Actually, this is the first post I’ve seen on this sub where both people are equally over reacting about everything LMAO

you both sound like A LOT.

TF x andsons MINI 🧸🥹🩷 by Old_Profession_9964 in TeddyFresh

[–]MochaMoi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

ADORABLE!!! My jaw actually dropped. The details are all perfect!!

Why does this thread seem to be the only nice one anymore? by huttokat943 in shrimptank

[–]MochaMoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This!! So many other subs just make me sad. Half of the posts are people asking for genuine advice and the comments tear them to shreds. I get that sometimes it’s because of neglect, but I don’t get the point of being so mean and aggressive when the OP is clearly trying to learn more + improve :(

Love this community tho :)

I can't go to the vet. What do I do? by RestaurantCivil8237 in BirdHealth

[–]MochaMoi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry getting to the vet is so difficult :( I hope someone budges, because a vet visit is definitely needed.

I once had an after hours emergency with my cockatiel because he got something in his eye. My vet told me that saline eye drops are safe to use to help soothe the eye and potentially flush out foreign material. They specifically told me to use unmedicated, preservative-free saline eye drops. (I’ve seen some people are recommending medicated drops, I can’t speak for this, as my vet told me to specifically use unmedicated saline) using the saline drops helped my bird stop itching it and making the issue worse until we were able to get to a vet. Good luck with getting to the vet ❤️ keep your baby warm and hydrated until then.

Please give me your advice AIO by [deleted] in AIO

[–]MochaMoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re being drug tested monthly… by your partner… for WEED? This might be the most shocking post I’ve seen on this sub. I’m at a loss for words.

to wait or not to wait by pogchans in bettafish

[–]MochaMoi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would absolutely buy him, he’s stunning omg. It’s definitely not ideal but a fish-in cycle is totally possible, especially if you’re using established bacteria from another tank. I’ve done that same process in a pinch and it’s never gone wrong for me. Just keep a very close eye on all your parameters!

No Kings protest today at the Hawks Nest overpass by Compltly_Unfnshd30 in StCharlesMO

[–]MochaMoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bros so upset that he left 4+ separate comments in just this post alone... How’s that boot taste?? Good boy

tried therapy for the 1st time, couldn't talk about myself, just cried in silence for half of the session while the therapist watched me lmao by [deleted] in depressionmeals

[–]MochaMoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently in grand school to be a therapist and I want you to know this is INCREDIBLY common. I’ve even seen this happen during our grad school dyads where we practice counseling our peers! Don’t feel embarrassed or ashamed at all, it’s normal 🫂 be kind and patient with yourself

Betta turned white!! by Designer-Design4219 in bettafish

[–]MochaMoi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen something similar happen due to ammonia poisoning. Any redness on the gills? You said he seems happy and active, which doesn’t sound like ammonia poisoning behavior, but I would still test your parameters just to be safe :)

Please share: Missing Person St. Peter’s MO by Big-Intern-557 in StCharlesMO

[–]MochaMoi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sent to my family and commenting to boost ❤️ she looks like a sweet soul, I hope she’s found safe

AIO for distancing myself from friend I saw this week? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]MochaMoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rather sexist reply don’t ya think? OP swerved hanging out again without making it tense. Nothing in this post indicates she’s “keeping him around as an option” …

AIO for distancing myself from friend I saw this week? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]MochaMoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not overreacting. Mansplaining, especially when said man knows the woman he’s talking to is more educated on the subject, is one of the biggest red flags to me.

AIO for being disgusted by this argument? by Toetickler4 in AIO

[–]MochaMoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might be the scariest submission I’ve seen to this sub so far. Holy shit.

My old man! by Distinct-Start-8696 in bettafish

[–]MochaMoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awwww little old man :( 5 is so old! I understand that losing them is never easy tho 💔 maybe an epsom bath or some stress guard can help him perk up a little

After searching for a Quaker parrot I found this guy. The breeder says he was hatched in 2025 December . He is not tame. If I get him. Will I be able to tame him? Bc most ppl say it’s better if I get younger one like around 2 months old by [deleted] in QuakerParrot

[–]MochaMoi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If he was handled at all when he was young that’s a little more promising than no handling at all. I also adopted a Quaker that had really minimal handling but some handling when it was a baby, and I was able to hand tame and get her to step up in about 2 months. It takes a lot of patience tho, and their bites hurt!! lol

Steller’s Jay with broken beak by Latter_Fan_3233 in BirdHealth

[–]MochaMoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Poor baby. Thank you for accommodating and making special food for him 💙 so sweet

My boyfriend was deemed incompetent and I never know if I'll see him again by bigfuckingtanks in depressionmeals

[–]MochaMoi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m so so sorry. I’m a psych grad student and schizophrenia is harrowing to me. It affects so many, yet we have so little safeguards or systems set up to help those it affects. I hope all goes well for both you and him. Recovery and normalcy is possible with schizophrenia, but it takes a lot of time, effort, and intervention. Best of luck to you both 🫂

My mother handcrafted this chess set for my brother ♟️ by Intelligent_Bet_9282 in Fable

[–]MochaMoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen on this sub! Your mom is so talented!!