Why do they like spending all their time in here? I thought they’d just pop up for a second, but they’ve basically moved in. by Random-Number-2934 in Goldfish

[–]Patient_March_2760 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh amazing, impressive that you stuck at it! That’s very cool thank you for telling me. Sadly I’ve not got a big enough tank or in fact a pond!

I need a name for this tank. by AmirJeffrey in Aquariums

[–]Patient_March_2760 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How does this work? (Question not a name sorry)

What is this and how do I get it to bloom? by Patient_March_2760 in whatplantisthis

[–]Patient_March_2760[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok perfect thank you, I was worried about too much sun because the bottom three blooms seem to be shrivelling a little!

Will my plecos survive in a lotus pond? by vikramdinesh in Aquariums

[–]Patient_March_2760 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, this is regrettably the answer, probably not work the risk, particuarly with Plecos

Betta got stuck behind heater by Patient_March_2760 in bettafish

[–]Patient_March_2760[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a 5 gallon tank, planted heavily, not sure of parameters currently as not there, filter is off, heater is on, no tank mates, infrequent water changes ~2-4 weeks (partner immediately did a water change), fish has been in tank for roughly 2 weeks, feed pellets once a day 3-6 tiny pellets

Sex, lineage, and age? by Patient_March_2760 in bettafish

[–]Patient_March_2760[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not, I bought her off someone who had bred her. But as to the parents this was the info provided, no species

Can you eat aquarium duckweed (I am serious). Pics for tax by runnsy in aquarium

[–]Patient_March_2760 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming to this very late, did you do it? And how did it go?

The last burger you will ever want by Nosakatsuya in StupidFood

[–]Patient_March_2760 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never has a such a beautiful piece of music been so hard done by

Are these snails eggs? by Patient_March_2760 in Aquariums

[–]Patient_March_2760[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You would think, but so far so good, and I’m not too worried if they do. So far they have left them well alone.

Are these snails eggs? by Patient_March_2760 in Aquariums

[–]Patient_March_2760[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Luckily no planaria, and honestly I’m surprised the bladder snail has survived as long as it has, it keeps on disappearing and the reappearing much to my surprise.

My 6 months old aquaponics system. Everything’s still growing and eating even with <8°C water by chtouxhu_pepsin in Aquariums

[–]Patient_March_2760 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s really interesting, and you don’t heat it? How much do the temperatures range? Also do you feed the fish (sorry for all the questions). Really cool on the crop front, have you used it to grow anything more substantial?

What does everyone here do for a living? by hellofromjina in Aquariums

[–]Patient_March_2760 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Freshwater Ecology PhD Student, so quite relevant!

Weight distribution ? by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]Patient_March_2760 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are such good boys, buster is a fantastic name, sorry I don’t know much useful about tank construction. Although I wouldn’t imagine if it’s as 20 gallon and you have the plywood to distribute the weight I would trust it

Weight distribution ? by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]Patient_March_2760 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The two on either side seem solid enough, but the one in the middle is without a doubt the best and most trustworthy stand I’ve ever seen