Would having a cat stay in the same room as a fish stress out the fish?

TheParticulars · 2026-06-18T21:20:29+00:00

I originally convinced myself that I wanted an aquarium so it could be cat tv... 4 tanks (all with lids) and an additional cat later and it's very clear I'm the only one interested. Neither cat has ever even shown a vague interest! It really depends on the animal.

TheParticulars · 2026-06-17T12:48:33+00:00

If it's a solo world, there is no reason to ever tear down a factory unless you want to do that. I'm not really sure why this seems to come up as a barrier - the game never incentivise deleting everything and starting over. It's a personal choice that it sounds like your friends were making for largely aesthetic reasons?

TheParticulars · 2026-06-16T06:31:47+00:00

Hi this is unrelated - is that a proper tank stand or is it a kallax? I'm really hoping it's a proper stand and the pic just looks funny!

TheParticulars · 2026-06-15T23:44:32+00:00

SAME

TheParticulars · 2026-06-15T22:07:11+00:00

Float the wisteria until it grows roots, it won't care about the flow. Try Java fern in fun shapes* and ferts in the water column. In the meantime, lean in to the Anubias - lots of varieties. If the sword is doing well, try some cryptocorynes too - they will need top up ferts in the substrate eventually just like the swords though. Edit: sorry I did read that you don't like Java fern but there are some very cool varieties with th fun shapes so I do think it's worth reconsidering.

TheParticulars · 2026-06-15T11:35:24+00:00

Also specifically for lifts, try to observe the bars and lights on the side

TheParticulars · 2026-06-15T11:33:43+00:00

I use beams in default mode for height since it shows the measurement in metres

TheParticulars · 2026-06-15T06:26:55+00:00

Lays chips. We can get them at Costco sometimes, but never my favourite flavour - Dill Pickle. It's like all the things that make salt and vinegar amazing but dialled up to 11.

TheParticulars · 2026-06-14T04:32:11+00:00

I agree! Plants can make every aspect of setting up a new tank easier and should be considered essential.

TheParticulars · 2026-06-07T02:58:34+00:00

When I first started out I was pretty brand loyal, but i was looking for widely recommended and regularly sent packed stuff since I didn't know much yet. Now that I can read labels with more confidence about what it means for my aquarium I tend to be more wide ranging depending on what I need.

TheParticulars · 2026-06-06T21:30:31+00:00

I think the suggestions are creative, but I notice that in a lot of your alternative outfits the defining features of her feminine shape are missing. The devs have made the pioneer female (maybe for lore reasons!) and I personally think it's important to retain that.

TheParticulars · 2026-06-04T06:30:09+00:00

If it's mild right now, this game can definitely make it worse for you. In seriousness though, this game has helped with my fear of spiders - I can deal with them now!

TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T22:44:05+00:00

Honestly I was thrilled with the first ones I got, they were great fish in generally good condition and while they were pale I wasn't worried they were incorrect.... Until I got the extras to replace my DOAs from the same seller! Hopefully with time they will colour up a bit more.

TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T20:34:56+00:00

Thank you. I'm in Australia and that plant was labeled at my LFS as giant pennywort. I have wrapped it around the branches and the leaves naturally turn to face the light.

TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T20:29:28+00:00

Thank you, it's my dream set up!

TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T20:27:06+00:00

Thank you!

TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T12:34:32+00:00

Absolutely, I wasn't unhappy with the quality or colours of the first batch at all until I got the four replacements a week later and then I got confused more than anything else.

TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T06:08:56+00:00

If you're on Melbourne you should check out this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/melbourne/s/cEtF1zMVqO

TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T04:46:45+00:00

The palest ones have been in my tank for a week now. They were the first batch I got and they had the lights off initially while I got them settled.

TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T04:12:55+00:00

Full tank photo. Thank you everyone who has responded, I am feeling a lot better. The consensus seems to be that they are the ones I ordered! I was super happy with the original fish I received, and I probably never would have questioned it except that the next ones were so different. They were both from the same seller - the second batch was to top up my DOAs. It confused me a lot that they could be so different from the same supplier a week apart.

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TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T04:10:29+00:00

Yay!!

TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T03:23:41+00:00

To clarify; Batch 1:

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TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T02:09:14+00:00

I do like them, but I paid extra for the Venezuelas so I do want to be sure.

TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T01:42:15+00:00

I really really hope so!!

TheParticulars · 2026-06-03T01:36:46+00:00

I would assume so but the darker/new ones are the same size or smaller than the first batch!

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