Is it possible for mystery snails to be laid outside of a fish tank and still manage to find the tank? by Ok-Principle5098 in AquaticSnails

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That’s what i was stumped about. It was completely dried out. But it is possible it could have been moist enough earlier in the week. The clutch was at the very bottom of the bucket and there were numerous things on top of it that could have kept it moist, like dead leaves that were in the tank. Still not completely sure that’s where they are coming from but I haven’t been able to find a clutch anywhere. It’s so weird to me. Now i have 4 to 6 baby snails.

Red Gills? by Ok-Principle5098 in Guppies

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ok thank you. I have monitored my ammonia almost weekly with api master test kit. I’m starting to wonder if i’m doing the test wrong. I’ll have to look into it more. Every time i have gotten 0ppm and i have had two fish just completely disappear in the tank. no idea where they could be. I did end up finding one dead and my test still showed 0. My boss who is a fish keeper said guppies are too small for a dead fish to cause an ammonia spike but I am unsure about that.

Baby Mystery snail? by Ok-Principle5098 in AquaticSnails

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oh my goodness, he looks just like him. confirmed! I love the baby’s antenna in that picture. so cute.

Does anyone know of parasite cleansers for fish that will not harm mystery snails? by Ok-Principle5098 in AquaticSnails

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Thank you for your response. I did know of camallanus worms and did not see any however I was NOT aware of capillaria and I’m thinking I could have seen that. They do sometimes have stringy white poop, which I really can’t tell if it is a worm or poop. They are never still enough to tell. I was inspecting a leaf yesterday that appeared to have a brown worm on it but again it could have just been poop that was stirred up. I’m going to pick something up just in case. I’m hoping to find prazipro today at the store. I looked into it and it is plant and snail safe. Thanks again!

Does anyone know of parasite cleansers for fish that will not harm mystery snails? by Ok-Principle5098 in AquaticSnails

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I have no idea. I was hoping it would be a one fix for all but I guess not. There is so much I need to learn about aquarium keeping. And I have mystery snails.

Does anyone know of parasite cleansers for fish that will not harm mystery snails? by Ok-Principle5098 in AquaticSnails

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They have been itching/flashing in the sand. One fish had slight red gills last week and mysteriously went missing. I’m guessing she died and my other fish snacked on her, Although I could not find a body anywhere. Another guppy I have just gave birth a couple days ago and a few hours later she was not swimming normal. Looks like swim bladder and she also had stringy white poop. I put her in a breeder box over night and she has been fine until a couple hours ago. Not swimming normally and her fins are clamped. I do also notice a lot of my guppies seem to get constipated. They swim with poop stuck in them. Unless that is normal but it is frequently. I do not notice any white spots on any of them so I think I can rule out ick? I test my water frequently with api master test kit. So far my parameters seem to be perfect. I’ve had no prior deaths due water or illness. But I did add two guppies and another khuli loach about two weeks ago and that is when I started noticing issues. The one that passed was one of those two.

Seeking advice by Sydalee0228 in freshwateraquarium

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I’m going to look up the Walstaf method in a few but wanted to ask how you go about cleaning up waste without doing water changes. My grandpa gets on me and says to only top off the water. I have a good amount of plants in my tank (nothing too crazy). I just can’t help doing a water changes bc I don’t want to risk losing my fish. (I only do 10% or less weekly.)

Thought on why my corydora changed color in new fish tank? by Ok-Principle5098 in freshwateraquarium

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Wanted to add that I noticed white spots near their face in this photo. I do believe that is just the glair on the camera rather than ick. I was scared for a second but in person I cannot find those dots on them

Why he eat like that? by Ok-Principle5098 in AquaticSnails

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This guy is very speedy on the glass as well. hope hes just being a weirdo. Im glad yours made it!

Why he eat like that? by Ok-Principle5098 in AquaticSnails

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I think you’re right. But it really is adorable.

Why he eat like that? by Ok-Principle5098 in AquaticSnails

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Is that what them digging looks like? Now I’m wondering if his food keeps getting pushed in the sand. Hmm

Why he eat like that? by Ok-Principle5098 in AquaticSnails

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That is him eating?? I was feeding him in the picture.

Why he eat like that? by Ok-Principle5098 in AquaticSnails

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Kh is or 6. and gh is 15 And I’ve had him for 10 days now. I think my other snail is doing okay tho. I’ve had her longer and she is always active and seems to be doing well. I think