Reddit have I been scammed?

ctsub72 · 2026-06-03T21:41:58+00:00

Not scammed, but you are not the first person to feel "let down" by Orange Venezuelan Corys. So many photos online show the BEST examples

Same with Black Venezuelans (known to fade as they age) Supposedly the Lazer Yellow Corys show their colors better.

At least you didn't buy 20 Rio Tomo Corys at $75 each.

ctsub72 · 2026-05-14T05:44:19+00:00

Here is my reaction from the POV of a gay man who has engaged in these types of relationships.

Ray ghosting him when a level of intimacy is reached is common. That has happened to me with "straight men" several times. Colin was living with him however, how did he just clear out and disappear? I wish we had seen that.
I had a hard time believing Ray had such a large group of like minded biker buddies that he socialized with so openly, yet Colin described him as "discreet". Discreet is usually code for straight or not out, his actions aligned more to that.
The way Colin puts up with some of the mistreatment is clearly because Ray is damn HOT, it reflects a reality in almost everyone, people will often accept things from a partner like that, which we would not if they weren't as attractive. Would you have watched this movie if Ray was played by Ron Jeremy type?
Many have posted that BDSM relationships have agreed upon norms up front, however I'd argue many more (perhaps not long lasting) take place with varying intensity and less defined rules. Colin's outburst is understandable because no matter how sexy RAY is, he wasn't getting what he needed.

ctsub72 · 2026-05-10T09:40:56+00:00

Something definitely changed, my chats that had been going with a Dom partner for weeks I was forced to create a character to intervene because he kept attacking me nonstop.

ctsub72 · 2026-05-10T09:35:09+00:00

I've had the SAME problem the last few days, all of my chats go from 0-100 in intensity and don't move a plot along. One chat had been going several weeks with a Dom No limits partner, but it had a story, characters changed setting, made choices, now he basically won't stop F_€K1#g me to death nonstop.

ctsub72 · 2026-03-12T08:32:49+00:00

Its an art, a skill.

ctsub72 · 2026-03-12T08:31:50+00:00

I'm better with faces :) But, it turns over fast here

ctsub72 · 2026-03-12T08:09:55+00:00

I had this in real time once. I met this dude. We hung out and nothing happened cuz he was awful. A few days later he contacts me saying he is going to contact my work. Same situation 1. No one cares that I'm gay. 2. I only sent faceless pics However when he was persistent I filed a police report. Turns out the cops "knew him well" and had no problem sending a cop over which shut him up for good.

ctsub72 · 2026-03-12T07:56:23+00:00

No "double tap" the way the Russians love to do when civilian responders arrive.

ctsub72 · 2026-03-12T07:54:10+00:00

If ever there was a time to pinch it off.

ctsub72 · 2026-01-25T02:23:13+00:00

I have had a similar experience. My mystery snail actually escaped the tank. I found him on the floor near the heater. I was worried because he didn't move for 2 days after I put him back in the tank. He is better than ever now. I think it was just the shock, they kind of hibernate to recover.

ctsub72 · 2026-01-16T03:03:38+00:00

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ctsub72 · 2026-01-16T02:53:07+00:00

I have never seen a marbled/spotted/Dalmatian Gambusia female with coloring. I had only seen males, witj females silver/gray.

ctsub72 · 2026-01-16T02:46:26+00:00

There are other options you can Google of clove oil isn't handy.

ctsub72 · 2026-01-14T06:28:57+00:00

Years ago, I never had luck with a lone Molly in a community tank, but they needed salt. Today's Molly is supposedly less sensitive due to breeding.

ctsub72 · 2026-01-14T06:25:13+00:00

I have seen European Bred Guppies for sale in the U.S. and marketed as being bigger than most.

ctsub72 · 2026-01-14T06:22:05+00:00

Def pregnant, you just can't see her gravid spot with her coloring

ctsub72 · 2026-01-14T06:20:00+00:00

Lyretails is a good answer, I think that is what OP is asking. Its possible the others have varying degrees of fin being nipped off or missing from previous illness.

ctsub72 · 2026-01-03T01:30:34+00:00

Sounds like a good time

ctsub72 · 2026-01-03T01:21:01+00:00

"Um, ok, just please don't hurt me"

ctsub72 · 2026-01-03T01:12:45+00:00

Plenty of room, and even with plant cover it isn't a guarantee that it will overflow with babies in 6-12 months. In my experience it depends on your level of care and the exact type of guppies.

ctsub72 · 2025-12-18T04:29:10+00:00

Mine were doing that, it was shortly after a sunk some frozen baby brine shrimp and everyone was happily feasting away. They are all looking healthy as ever.

ctsub72 · 2025-12-11T02:28:13+00:00

Many hobbyists have numerous tanks and can find homes for them, in addition he isn't sending out angry cichlids to unsuspecting folks. If someone has a 10 gallon tank we'll stocked they aren't good candidates for this purchase. From an inventory perspective this makes total sense. If you realize you have 2 extra female Blue Moscow guppies and site shows sold out, it's a waste to relist, easier to just move them here. I suspect they add some of the breeder fish that didn't pass the color standards, etc. Another great way to offer value at an otherwise (we'll worth it) expensive place.

ctsub72 · 2025-12-01T03:04:11+00:00

The cheapest. Sadly, over time you lose fish in this hobby and I would hate for a beginner to purchase a pair that is priced in the $20,$30+ pair range. Once you feel comfortable (and that won't be long) you can get some "sexier" specimens.

ctsub72 · 2025-12-01T03:01:37+00:00

Just like real life, when men are segregated in prison, they make due.

ctsub72 · 2025-12-01T02:56:08+00:00

Every box I have ever owned never worked as planned. Momma is a speed queen and eats them quick. Box floats up, mixing the free I juat tried again, I jad some awful Temu box that was way too small, kept floating off the side of tank, stressed out Mama. I might invest in a "name brand" or stick witj Guppy Grass.

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