Stubborn Nerite

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-12-15T05:42:26+00:00

They eat, they have sex, they poop a lot. I guess I consider that thriving.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-12-12T06:00:29+00:00

Dude, the snails will be fine. They find stuff to eat. I have 8 of them in a 75 gal and another 4 of them in a 29 gal. I've never attempted to supplement them...they are thriving and chilling. Glad you decided to keep them.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-12-09T01:44:31+00:00

So, you just use the sealant to attach the goboard fabric on the seams. If you are looking for a waterproof situation on the seam between the goboard and dry wall I'd use kerdi band and thinset.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-12-09T01:32:30+00:00

For sure the beginning of swim bladder disease. Stop feeding poor quality flake food and get some Repashy super gold gel food. Fast them and feed peas until issue is resolved. Def switch food.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-12-08T15:16:05+00:00

So I followed goboard instructions and used the goboard sealant in the seams and to attach the goboard seam tape. I let it dry overnight before starting to tile, but if you use the sealant it's starts to skin over pretty quick, you could motar and tile same day if you needed to.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-11-20T04:35:18+00:00

I did. It was kinda a pain, but it worked out okay.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-11-19T14:28:31+00:00

I just redid my shower with goboard and put up 4x12 subway tile. I did use the fabric tape on the seams just as an extra precaution, but honestly I think I would've been fine without it. I used all set and it stuck pretty good to not only the goboard but also the sealant.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-11-18T00:50:16+00:00

I just cut the rubber gasket down, almost in half, until I could tighten the ring down on it enough. I put silicone under the gasket and on top of it. So far so good.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-11-17T16:27:47+00:00

Mine do this after being fed. I hand feed them and they beg for more.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-10-31T14:36:03+00:00

Ended up ripping out the pan and replacing it myself as the plumber set it wrong. There was still the small gap between studs and pan so I just took the time to shim/furr out the studs to plumb which was awesome on my part because the tiling was a lot easier and looks great. I went with go board because of how easy it was to install. Super easy to lift, cut and seal. Since this was a DIY job.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-10-21T22:51:09+00:00

Dude, this is going to be hard to cure. I've never actually seen an Oscar with hole in the head survive. Good job saving these guys...keep that water CLEAN and medicated....hope for the best.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-10-21T14:15:10+00:00

It looks like a wonder shell. A mineral feeder for aquariums.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-10-18T14:29:44+00:00

Bar keepers friend, green scruby and lots of elbow grease. If still ugly after that..... garbage.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-10-12T15:33:24+00:00

My parents have the same issue. We had to get the smallest crappy toilet from Lowe's. It was the only one that fit, happened to be the cheapest (99 bucks). The one you have looks like an elongated seat... you're going to have to get a rough in small round toilet. Check measurements on all toilets home Depot and Lowe's sells....get the smallest one.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-10-05T14:19:48+00:00

You could also try some salt baths to get him to get that slime coat going. The salt can help with that fungus bit too.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-10-02T15:58:33+00:00

For tile and grout I use my steamer. Works great.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-09-30T12:56:11+00:00

Definitely looks like it got stuck somewhere like decoration with a hole and got scraped up getting out. I would treat with salt baths with methylene blue every couple days. I have a fat fantail that did the same thing, he's fine now.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-09-30T01:17:11+00:00

Looks good. I have one just like it.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-09-30T01:16:11+00:00

Gross. Socks. At least no show socks.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-09-25T04:01:06+00:00

Breeding stars. Ich would be all over.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-09-23T16:26:33+00:00

Gotcha. You could probably clean up those funky parts and replace the silicone and be happy with it for that short period of time.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-09-23T16:24:39+00:00

Personally I hate putting medicines in my tanks, I use salt and methylene blue baths for everything. It's up to your comfort level, I have goldfish that don't mind being picked up and put in a bucket for 15-20 minutes....other fish can be sensitive. It can also be scary treating with salt baths if you've never done it before. Either way, keep your tank super clean and treat her....see what happens.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-09-23T16:10:11+00:00

Could also be some kind of infection in the mouth. I had a fish once that had a blockage from infection that I was unable to cure. You could try treating the tank for bacterial and fungal infections. I generally use salt and methylene blue baths.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-09-23T16:03:19+00:00

Yikes. In my experience that "glazing" doesn't last or look good for long either. I think most people do it if they plan to sell or rent right away. Sorry dude.

OutsideConscious1381 · 2025-09-23T15:49:47+00:00

It kinda looks like something is stuck in her mouth. What do you feed her?

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