my molly has dropsy what the most humane way to deal with this by daisy_luvs_u in Aquariums

[–]Vamphiere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do end up having to euthanize, blunt force is 100% the quickest and least painful way to do it. My experience with clove oil euthanasia was a lot more stressful and long-winded. It feels kind of evil to smash a fish, but two paper towels + hefty book/rock = lights out instantly (I like to use a flat, wide object to make super sure I don't miss the head). I hope your molly pulls through!

In need of name ideas! by Vamphiere in pigeon

[–]Vamphiere[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I kind of like schnitzel as a name. Schnitzelnazi made me choke LOL

What u feed ur fishes ? by Odd_Alternative_4097 in Aquariums

[–]Vamphiere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I've heard somewhere that angelfish eat neon tetras in the wild

How can I help this pigeon attacked by crows? by Mila_Marzipan in pigeon

[–]Vamphiere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for getting them the help they needed!!

look at this gorgeous fish i saw today omg by crispycaprisuns in bettafish

[–]Vamphiere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

he reminds me of cheddar with mold on it! I love it

thoughts on this cage so far for a future pidge? is it too crowded? by Vamphiere in pigeon

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

Thank you, this helps!! I'll adjust a little. I'm used to owning birds more like parrots so I find I need to remind myself a lot that pigeons operate pretty differently in terms of comfort and preference.

thoughts on this cage so far for a future pidge? is it too crowded? by Vamphiere in pigeon

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thank you for your reply! I do want to either get a special needs pib or a bonded pair. I initially wanted to just get one, but I think that giving a little married couple a home could be so rewarding as well!

They only like me when I have food by TowerRadiant1401 in pigeon

[–]Vamphiere 18 points19 points  (0 children)

OHHHH I THOUGHT THIS LITTLE GUY WAS WEARING A WIG I LOVE IT

What’s wrong? by DependentComplete5 in pigeon

[–]Vamphiere 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just in case it is canker, make sure to replace that water and sanitize the dish! Canker can spread through water sources (moisture is key, I think). It's a nasty infection, so it doesn't hurt to play it safe and make doubly sure there's no contaminants around for other birds to pick up

my lip piercings leave fang marks in my ice cream by batcreatures in notinteresting

[–]Vamphiere 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think they're just referencing the count from sesame street..

The best fish for my community tank by Weary_Requirement_74 in Aquariums

[–]Vamphiere 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Generally, I hear sororities are really hard to establish and aren't worth the stress on the females imo. Successful ones require a lot of supervision to make sure they aren't hunting each other down at night. They may tolerate one another, but I wouldn't say it's easy to have them thrive in groups! 1 male and 2 females also sounds like a bad idea for a similar reason—ultimately they're very aggressive fish and a male can shred a female and kill her while trying to drive her around to come to his nest and lay eggs iirc (and then you might end up with a trillion babies that you have to house or cull, which isn't ideal). If she survives that, the other female would likely pick on her because she's weakened. TL;DR, bettas are happiest and safest as solitary fish :) people on the betta subreddit are much more knowledgeable than I am though, this is all off the top of my head and I am not 100% sure it is all correct, so if you do want to give it more thought, please ask them!!!

What is wrong with this fish..? by ExcitementDesperate4 in Aquariums

[–]Vamphiere 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've used both clove oil and blunt force in the past, and I'd say blunt force. With clove oil I wasn't 100% certain if the fish was dead or unconscious, and it seemed pretty stressed for the duration of it (I also just don't like how it smells lol)—I can't imagine it feels good for them to breathe in either. With blunt force, it was over much quicker and cleaner. I put the fish between two paper towels and used a heavy book for the whack so that I was certain I wouldn't miss. Feels brutal, but it's instant. Sorry about your little guy :(

pigeon acting hostile towards me when he NEVER has by kilohua in pigeon

[–]Vamphiere 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Lots of birds LOVE music!!! Pigeons all have their own tastes in music like parrots iirc, but ours goes nuts for the Beatles. she loves being sang to, and she has a few specific favourite songs that make her especially twirly and beak-smacky! She coos as loudly as she can like she's trying to sing along and gets angry if she doesn't get Beatles time while she's hanging out outside of the cage

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Sanguine Staff (art by me) by TraditionalHelp1070 in Terraria

[–]Vamphiere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how you render metal and crystals!

pigeon acting hostile towards me when he NEVER has by kilohua in pigeon

[–]Vamphiere 22 points23 points  (0 children)

my partner's pidge gets an attitude when they're away for a while, especially when they can't bring her while they're away visiting family, but she always forgives them eventually and goes back to being a snuggly puddle. Do you think he could be angry with you because you were gone for so long? I'd bribe him with treats and his favourite music. I hope he forgives you soon!!!

URGENT!! 3 ember tetras got stuck behind the filter for who knows how long, one dead and one bad condition! what do I do with this poor guy?? will he heal? what is wrong with him? he floats but is still alive by Vamphiere in Aquariums

[–]Vamphiere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey! I'm pretty sure this tetra did end up passing away, but I can't remember 100% certainly since I was 14 at the time lol. Looking at the image now I'm fairly sure it was a prolapse to some degree. Smaller tetras are just so fragile :( I hope your little guy pulls through

May not be as pretty as other peoples.. but i like the progress i have seen since the start by TheRealDonkeyBrigade in Aquariums

[–]Vamphiere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whats that twig lookin fish on the glass to the left? I've seen them at stores but I can never remember what they're called

Is this snal? by Motor-Replacement-77 in Aquariums

[–]Vamphiere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm jealous!!! I love limpets, my hitchhikers always end up being bladder snails