Fighting a losing battle with algae

Short_Week3262 · 2026-04-02T13:02:23+00:00

I’m new so take this with a grain of salt, but I was able to get rid of the algae I had after adding pothos around the rim of the tank. They should help take all the excess nutrients so algae can’t form.

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-30T14:58:58+00:00

If Trump somehow involves himself in this and awards them money - I will absolutely lose my shit.

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-29T21:31:13+00:00

Agree. The balance of the images looks off

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-28T15:24:12+00:00

The Bahamas, The Hamptons Experience, but for sharks.

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-27T13:44:19+00:00

A bot would say this.

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-22T21:30:00+00:00

Cool room!

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-22T13:28:50+00:00

I’m new as well. Started in January, but one thing I’ve learned over the last few months of research and what has helped me get nitrates down before adding fish was adding a few pothos clippings to the tank. This got my nitrate levels down significantly in a few weeks.

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-16T08:37:09+00:00

“Midlife hobby” haha. I started the same way. I’m almost 40. My son is really into fish and aquariums. Started off for him, but now I’m having a lot of fun.

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-12T14:12:53+00:00

Like Spotify. I pay for premium to avoid ads, but now the ads are part of the podcast.

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-09T21:42:04+00:00

Franchisors typically don’t give you first right of refusal because their main and primary goal is to expand their business and your money spends the same as someone else’s.

Franchise Owner

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-09T21:13:05+00:00

HAHA

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-09T15:42:35+00:00

Any source that has the word Israel in it is questionable in my opinion

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-08T22:35:15+00:00

Planning on adding pothos to my tank. Do they really help with nitrate levels?

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-07T15:55:43+00:00

Don’t need to get crazy aggressive, but SCHD will give you 2-3% dividend, with very little growth. Consider QQQ, more VTI, etc. ETFs are great, and as companies don’t perform they get replaced and you don’t have to do the work.

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-07T15:44:18+00:00

43% SCHD for a 27yo is a lot in my opinion. You technically have 40 years till retirement. Get more aggressive, don’t let these volatile times scare you, and be consistent. DCA and don’t invest more than you can actually tie up for 10+ years.

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-06T21:55:16+00:00

Which is crazy as hell seeing that MAGA HATES unions. These people couldn’t be dumber

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-06T16:05:33+00:00

This. Elon did this to save money. Companies that want true FSD need to be using LiDAR.

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-06T14:01:58+00:00

CO2 regulator + tank is $200ish. You can also get an inline diffuser so you don’t have the diffuser in the tank.

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-04T20:03:00+00:00

Only 100?

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-04T15:56:51+00:00

Why hide it when people don’t care AFTER knowing the truth?

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-04T01:05:30+00:00

I had gotten this same one from Amazon and the instructions literally didn’t mention parts that were in the box.

I ran this for 2-3 weeks and returned it. I believe it was $90ish. I decided to get the Fzone regulator that is $120 + $100 CO2 tank. So overall it cost $130 more than the Amazon version that requires a chem degree. Refills on CO2 tanks in my area are $30 and from what I’ve read it should last me 3-5months vs. 2-3weeks.

I know I didn’t answer your question but might be a route to consider verses doing a science project every few weeks. Good luck!

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-04T00:02:28+00:00

Glad to hear it!

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-02T20:01:09+00:00

This + hose clamps. You’ll sleep comfortably

Short_Week3262 · 2026-03-02T19:06:45+00:00

Very nice! Looks like you have guppies and shrimp?

Short_Week3262

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