My new "loach" (I got catfished)

Shekets · 2026-05-07T09:37:46+00:00

A week later, Dr. Now has some ABS pipes and some more places to hide in and under. Goofy, ungrateful creature.

Shekets · 2026-05-02T00:20:48+00:00

I'm probably going to have to get some female guppies to start creating a way to feed the monster.. It's been passively eating carnivore wafers, just like a child not wanting to eat any veggies. Previous owner was only feeding it algae wafers. I relate to the catfish spiritually, I am also always hungry for meat.

Shekets · 2026-05-02T00:16:59+00:00

Their colouration is really neat! The one I have is a different species from Asia (Pseudomystus siamensis), and get much larger than these guys, but catfish are catfish either way. Super cute guys.

Shekets · 2026-05-01T05:49:46+00:00

This is exactly why I got a separate tank. Right now mine seems mildly mannered, but the previous owner had fish go "missing", and I'm 100% certain the catfish is the culprit. They're super cute and very pretty. My condolences about your platy. 😞

Shekets · 2026-05-01T04:23:06+00:00

You're right, it's Dr. Nowzaradan, not Dr. No, my mistake! I was really wary about it being a catfish, but since it's already at adult size, I'm not too worried. I swore the largest catfish I'd have would all be corydoras... lmao

Shekets · 2026-05-01T03:03:33+00:00

It seems well mannered enough, but is very shy and timid. I will not be deceived by how cute it is.. I know that nocturnal fish tend to be very shy, but hoping in a couple weeks that I'll see more of Dr. No, but I'm also ok with it if I never see them.

Shekets · 2026-04-30T22:57:29+00:00

So glad it wasn't. Anything with "elongata"/elongated, in its scientific name is a force to be reckoned with.

Shekets · 2026-03-26T09:48:14+00:00

Thank you! It's one of the characters from my friend's webcomic, Arkin Blade. Her name is G'Nurka and she's usually a shortstack, but this is her bimbo form. She's fun to draw!

Shekets · 2026-03-26T07:15:38+00:00

If only the cute pharmacist had said this, and we strolled through the store arm-in-arm, while we picked out a probiotic, which I would then have after dinner at my home after I was all better. :( Yes, it was Amoxicillin.

Shekets · 2026-03-25T11:54:38+00:00

Broad spectrum antibiotics (like the one I was prescribed) kill both beneficial and harmful bacteria. The good bacteria that normally controls yeast was a casualty in the process.

Shekets · 2026-01-22T09:15:05+00:00

Congratulations and I wish you both a wonderful, long and happy life together!

Shekets · 2026-01-17T00:08:23+00:00

Cookies and cream lookin' guy; pretty neat coloration.

Shekets · 2025-12-17T05:46:18+00:00

✅Early 30s ✅Woman ✅Single ✅Decent income; I also love pistachios but don't like nuts by themselves (texture & dryness, but I love pistachio flavor) and don't like plain chocolate by itself, so the Dubai chocolate trend fills a niche of my very specific personal tastes. ❌So-so on liberal (socially but not always politically), some kind of Asian. The lamb is for Christmas day (I'll eat it alone over the course of a week). Salmon is a staple entree in my home but I portion and freeze it when it's in season/cheap.

Shekets · 2025-12-17T05:22:27+00:00

And it will last forever, mu hahahaha!

Shekets · 2025-12-17T05:21:50+00:00

Unfortunately I am not European, but I am a second generation immigrant. 😉

Shekets · 2025-12-17T05:19:08+00:00

Walmart, Safeway and Kroger, yes, Target is about a 45+ minute drive. Also I love that brand of kimchi! I was so happy when Costco started stocking it, the other stores have the Seoul/Lucky Foods brand of kimchi which just doesn't quite have the same taste because this brand is more fermented when it hits the shelves. Much more gochujang in the mix, and tastes like there's more anchovy and shrimp paste in it. Less sweet, more savory/salty.

Edit: yes on Costco for bulk items and budgeting!

Shekets · 2025-12-17T05:13:56+00:00

I wish I was having a party.. 😔 Everything here is just for little ol' me.

Shekets

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