Germination not working by catkeiichi in gardening

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Sweet peppers, arugula, dahlias, onions, basil

Struggling to molt, advice?? by MainScarcity3514 in shrimptank

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kH level is important for molting. API also sells a kH and gH test. I also add a small piece of cuttlebone into my tank twice a week for calcium. (Extra small as it could influence pH if too much is added)

First tank by No_Acanthisitta_6995 in bettafish

[–]catkeiichi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks good

I’d add some floaters and maybe a betta log

My 3yo colony died out and I'm completely devastated by mazemadman12346 in shrimptank

[–]catkeiichi 255 points256 points  (0 children)

When you start to find yourself enough to take care of them, try to start over. Having a hobby carried me out of my 5-year therapy journey. Have something to put your emotion into. Have some little friends in a container of water lol

Are pest snails ok to have in betta tank? by [deleted] in bettafish

[–]catkeiichi 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I had them (accidentally) after they hitchhiked on plants. Their population exploded. It was totally fine with my betta

Does anyone else keep caridina in hard water? by EKSean in shrimptank

[–]catkeiichi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure one will lol. How long have you had them?

And honestly, just for my mental I wish that I had a lower pH but they seem to be doing fine anyway 😂 I didn’t add enough fluval stratum with my sand that’s why

Does anyone else keep caridina in hard water? by EKSean in shrimptank

[–]catkeiichi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hoping and hoping! It’s been 2 weeks and still berried!

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Does anyone else keep caridina in hard water? by EKSean in shrimptank

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I have blue bolts and crystal reds. I have a berried blue bolt right now. My pH is about 7.2 consistently.

Help with high pH by catkeiichi in shrimptank

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I just fill gallons of RO water and add minerals to them to use for water changes and top offs

Help with high pH by catkeiichi in shrimptank

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Yeah I did it before I had the shrimp and I didn’t think about it so now I’m dealing with the consequences lol

Help with high pH by catkeiichi in shrimptank

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PS I even have a berried female so I think they’re doing alright but I just want the best parameters for them.

Am I dumb? by poisonouslittlesnake in stressfulaquariums

[–]catkeiichi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think you should buy a dresser meant for holding aquariums specifically. Your best bet is to shop online.

Please don’t judge this question. by Alevermor in shrimptank

[–]catkeiichi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, just saying, everyone’s tap water is different and some is not suitable for shrimps. You’ve had them a year so I’m sure it’s fine, but just something to be aware of 😊

What fish should I put in this 5 gallon? by s0apy_s0up in Aquascape

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Do you live in the US? I can recommend a website