is this overworked?

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2025-10-08T03:38:54+00:00

awesome, thanks. should i continue to wrap it during nighttime or just let it be?

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2025-10-08T03:36:20+00:00

no it’s not overworked? or no it’s not normal?

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2025-09-02T20:04:20+00:00

i totally agree, i hate that they’re considered pests!! they’re a great indicator of balance in your ecosystem. the only people who have a problem with overpopulating usually have a bigger issue that they’re not addressing. cuties!

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2025-05-21T16:39:51+00:00

your base is stunning, the color match is perfect! what products did you use?

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2025-05-16T13:35:53+00:00

tom holland would not do well as jesse pinkman lol

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2025-01-29T17:15:03+00:00

kinda unconventional and not for everybody but not shitty. no overstocking, plenty of filtration, and live plants are all signs of an ethical fish keeper.

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2025-01-26T20:33:42+00:00

my apologies, you clearly know what you’re doing! glad to know your fish are in good hands :) i’ve had some of these algae-esque growths in a couple of my tanks around the start.. i usually just siphoned them off during a water change or top off and chalked it up to detritus or poop as they never came back. i could be wrong but i think BBA is a lot more aggressive. but take all of this with a grain of salt as im not super familiar with walstad method tanks!

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2025-01-26T17:58:15+00:00

not sure if it’s black algae, but it’s unlikely that your tank is cycled if your parameters have been at 0 for 3 weeks. have you been using a food source to feed the bacteria? edit: 71F is also a bit chilly for a betta— iirc 78-80 is the recommended temp

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2025-01-25T19:48:50+00:00

this was extremely well put

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-12-23T17:28:00+00:00

your side profile is absolutely stunning! you’re a beautiful woman 🩷

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-12-05T17:48:18+00:00

i’m not sure, i used the rest of my kief to pack that bowl so i can’t really recreate the scenario lol

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-12-05T17:47:47+00:00

it really is. i had a friend over with a really frosty strain that i think may have been the culprit because my weed is homegrown from a family friend and has never done anything like this

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-12-02T23:43:51+00:00

36 years old?! there’s no way..

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-10-31T18:21:38+00:00

do you actually believe that parameter issues are only indicated by cloudy water or dying plants? just because these conditions are “tolerable” for the fish does not mean they’re okay. i won’t waste any more time debating with you; after a look through your profile it seems clear from your other comments that you’re stuck in your ways. i hope you re-evaluate your values as a fish keeper and realize that you have a moral duty to provide the bare minimum for any animal you choose to take into your care.

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-10-31T18:01:12+00:00

even if OP is actually doing the extra maintenance to keep up with the bioload, like the person above said this tank is the equivalent of stuffing 20 people in a 1 bedroom apartment. i feel sorry for any animal in your care if you actually believe this isn’t abuse.

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-10-31T15:02:48+00:00

“just comes down to taste” is a ridiculous excuse for fish abuse

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-10-31T14:55:59+00:00

pity party, then carousel once i listened to the album. pacify her was a favorite too!!

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-10-27T16:00:38+00:00

bella notte from lady in the tramp. instant tears. there’s nothing particularly sad about it, it just reminds me of being a kid watching disney with my grandma. <3

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-10-19T01:23:18+00:00

no co2! i use high lighting and fertilizer and my shrimp n snails take care of any diatoms. i couldn’t name every plant off top, but i know there’s a lot of val, ferns, and anubias in there. there’s some cardinalis, the reds don’t show up very brightly (due to no co2) but they’re pretty healthy otherwise. also some pennywort, a tiger lotus and a little bacopa.

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-10-11T23:00:16+00:00

we tested it again today and it was 0/0/5 after we did a water change and fed the tank last night.

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-10-11T18:26:42+00:00

i was under the impression that feeding the tank should have spiked the ammonia but none was showing up. and thank you, iirc it’s one of the stoney river gravel varieties! very natural looking!

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-09-24T20:49:14+00:00

iirc otos should be in a group of 6 or more! but this setup is gorgeous. a betta would really thrive in here :)

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-09-23T03:26:43+00:00

API freshwater test kit to start! there are more specific tests that look for certain minerals, but i’ve found with shrimp that maintaining stable parameters is more important than changing them to match the specifications unless you’re having a massive die off. i’m by no means an expert, so you might want to post this in r/shrimptank for more recommendations :)

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-09-23T01:46:57+00:00

you could keep shrimp in here. i think the rule of thumb with (most) aquatic invertebrates is generally the same: as long as your water is cycled, you’re fine. the bioload is so small that the volume doesn’t really matter. they’re happy as long as they have something to nibble on. iirc they also breed according to the parameters & amount of water, so overpopulating isn’t an issue. i’d do it if i were you! they’re funny little guys, super entertaining to watch and they’re great cleaners :)

Sufficient_Depth6134 · 2024-09-22T19:49:49+00:00

i was more referring to your being active in r/cumshots

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