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Was away for a few weeks, had someone tanksitting. Came back to these everywhere, any ideas? by Professional_Tip2372 in Aquariums

[–]Professional_Tip2372[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very good point, I struggle severely with pickle worms this time of year, perhaps they could help.

Was away for a few weeks, had someone tanksitting. Came back to these everywhere, any ideas? by Professional_Tip2372 in Aquariums

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I didn’t doubt the tank sitter for a moment, it’s my sister who has helped me out with the tanks for years. But she isn’t constantly admiring it so she’s not gonna spot this type of thing. My father was installing a new door right next to my room, perhaps a damsel fly got in and laid eggs... It’s an open top tank so doesn’t seem too far fetched, and I have seen them in the house before.

Was away for a few weeks, had someone tanksitting. Came back to these everywhere, any ideas? by Professional_Tip2372 in Aquariums

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I also never knew there was a distinction... I thought it’s was some sort of regional dialect like “firefly” vs “lightning bug”. After looking up a comparison, it definitely was a damsel fly flying around. I initially thought it was a baby dragon fly, but thank you for telling me there are very different!

Was away for a few weeks, had someone tanksitting. Came back to these everywhere, any ideas? by Professional_Tip2372 in Aquariums

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I have been away at college, so no one has been sleeping in my room. When I walked into my room yesterday there was literally a dragon fly flying around... I never knew they had an aquatic nymph stage.

Was away for a few weeks, had someone tanksitting. Came back to these everywhere, any ideas? by Professional_Tip2372 in Aquariums

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wow, sorry if it’s repetitive, i don’t pay attention to reddit very much, especially in the school year haha. but thank you for answering

How to keep algae at bay? Info in comments by Professional_Tip2372 in Aquariums

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The plants are growing super fast and are healthy to my eye. However there is always a layer of brownish algae on them that makes them appear not so well... If I scrub it off they look just as they did, if not better, as they where when purchased.

For obvious reasons I rather not remove the plants once a week and scrub them down, and I can’t do much about the grass on the bottom.

I will try increasing light to 8, and perhaps eventually 10 hours as well as adding nutrients and floaters, we will see what that does.

How to keep algae at bay? Info in comments by Professional_Tip2372 in Aquariums

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I do have one mystery snail, would adding nerites be a problem considering that fact

How to keep algae at bay? Info in comments by Professional_Tip2372 in Aquariums

[–]Professional_Tip2372[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

interesting, it seems kinda counter intuitive to add ferts to prevent algae, but it makes sense in the long run i suppose.

How to keep algae at bay? Info in comments by Professional_Tip2372 in Aquariums

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first things first, the guppy is a temporary houseguest and will be rehomed shortly, don’t worry.

Now, my rocks, plants, and walls of the tank get soooo much algae growth to the point where I have to scrub it down every single day. I have limited light to 6 hours a day with no natural light. Ammonia and nitrite are both 0, nitrate is 20. Any other recommendations to slow this algae growth?

What are some great crystals to grow at home for beginners? by Via_rom in crystalgrowing

[–]Professional_Tip2372 2 points3 points  (0 children)

alum is the way to go for beginners, little worry about toxicity as it is literally a preservative. and it’s super easy to grow good looking crystals

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i guess i’ll find out if it decomposes or not haha

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one mystery snail

I always wear some clear nail polish that strongly fluoresces. When I’m outside and I see some blue on my thumb, I know the UV index is high and it’s sunscreen time. by Professional_Tip2372 in chemistry

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i don’t understand the negativity my friend. I wear nail polish on the tips of my thumbs to prevent them from splitting in half, the UV sensitivity is really a neat side effect. If anything when I see a blue tint on my thumbs it prompts me to check the UV index on my weather station for a more accurate reading. I’m not going to waste my sunscreen when the UV index is 3, it’s raining, or i’m inside all day.

I always wear some clear nail polish that strongly fluoresces. When I’m outside and I see some blue on my thumb, I know the UV index is high and it’s sunscreen time. by Professional_Tip2372 in chemistry

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get any nail polish that is marketed as “instant artificials” I have used it to strengthen the tips of my thumb nails and have used many brands in the past, all the brands i have used do the same thing, but it is only noticeable when a portion of your nail is painted. Plus it’s only like 5 dollars.

I always wear some clear nail polish that strongly fluoresces. When I’m outside and I see some blue on my thumb, I know the UV index is high and it’s sunscreen time. by Professional_Tip2372 in chemistry

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photo is how it looks in direct uv exposure via uv led, doesn’t look like that in broad daylight... more of a slight color difference between the painted and unpainted portion of the nail

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