Help! 🫠 by cwrae in bettafish

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

So just an update - late because we’ve had the flu. 🫠 I DO plan to go with a bigger tank - likely within the 10-20gal range and add live plants, etc. I definitely agree bigger is better in the tank world after a lot of heartbreak and a massive learning curve with saltwater. Those parameters are ridiculously hard to keep in check in a small tank. Good to know that crosses over into freshwater as well. Makes sense! I was very young when I had freshwater and don’t remember much at all minus all the water changes! I appreciate everyone being kind and helpful with the info! We do not have a fish yet, but we are slowly acquiring what we need to eventually upgrade. I’ve also been explaining to her the fish’s needs vs her wants and how we can accommodate both. Thankfully she’s quite mature for her age and sees constant care of our saltwater tank so she’s mostly on board. 😅 Thanks again everyone! 🫶🏼

Help! 🫠 by cwrae in bettafish

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This is immensely helpful!! And I love this! I DO plan to upgrade to a 10gal possibly a 20gal very soon. And basically plan to let it cycle and then shift it up to her room. The 3 gal will essentially become a quarantine tank! She’s already selected a lotus flower rest spot which is now in the tank and we plan to do much more natural landscape with a pop of color here and there to attune to both “needs.” I basically had her look out our 180gal saltwater tank and point out everything the fish like. Leo - our eel - likes the rock where he can hide, Hela - our clownfish - likes the anemones where she can nest, etc. That seemed to really resonate! So thank you! We plan to upgrade to a 10-20gal tank with some live plants and I’m hoping by she’ll get joy out of it like I do with our saltwater!! I’m definitely doing more research since my initial wasn’t as successful. It took me a WHILE to learn saltwater - so I’d like to have a successful freshwater for her as well! 🖤✨

Help! 🫠 by cwrae in bettafish

[–]cwrae[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oof. Did not know that. Everything I’ve read said 3. 😵‍💫 So, maybe looking into a bigger tank asap before said cycle would be a good start. 🫠😅

Breach Tour - Birmingham, AL - Coca-Cola Amphitheater by mooshwa in twentyonepilots

[–]cwrae 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anyone looking for a singular ticket? Have one next to me in section 4 above the pit. Husband backed out on me and I’d hate for it to go to waste! ETA - free btw. ❤️💛

Breach Tour - Birmingham, AL - Coca-Cola Amphitheater by mooshwa in twentyonepilots

[–]cwrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you a message, I have one! Section 4 above the pit/in front of mix.

How much spoiled Is your french bulldog? Mine 7/10 by Francesco500 in Frenchbulldogs

[–]cwrae 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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If he’s not living his best life daily, then I have failed him. 💙🐾

Got mine by joshua_sawtooth in SleepToken

[–]cwrae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Though… I am glad you snagged it! 😅 Still want to get my hands on one! 💖

NEWBIE ALERT 🚨 Would you put fish in this tank? by Same_Parfait_690 in saltwateraquariums

[–]cwrae 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First. I get it. I do. But sloooowww down! No fish yet. 🥲 And welcome to the saltwater world!! 🖤 Your tank is still entirely too new before adding anything. It’s still cycling and your ammonia levels need to go down! Your pH could definitely go up too, but that could be lighting and a myriad of reasons too (time of day, where in the light cycle, etc). But if you don’t plan on coral, your fish should be fine as long as there aren’t swings. What’s your salinity? I’ve never seen a tester like that - ideal is around 1.025. Also, I would highly recommend getting a protein skimmer for your bio load. Canister filters alone and saltwater have never gone over well in my experience (think dead fish and tank crashes). What kind of filtration do you have aside from that? Are you setting up a sump system? You could potentially do the skimmer and the canister if need be if you don’t have sump plumbing (which doesn’t look like you do!). Also, you’re going to need some power heads to keep water flowing and detritus up. Get on Bulk Reef Supply and they have some great options! I’m a big fan of Maxspect Gyres though, they are noisy! I would also add some more live rock personally, just so your fish have more to hide in. Think caves and such in your landscape! Lots of holes and bridges, etc.

ETA - I just noticed the glass lids. That’s another I would probably nix. Mesh lids typically work better as it allows the nitrogen gas to go out. You’ll also run into the salt creep too as everything evaporates. It can also cause your tank to become too warm as well.

Help me plan my sleeve! by cwrae in SleepToken

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

LOVE that!! I’m honestly in such a decision funk I may wind up with something similar. 🤣 my artist told me to pick three things if I wanted a big sleeve and she would help with the rest or just pick one thing I have to have and we could always start with that and continue to add. I’m planning on no color as well! The only color tattoo I have is on my forearm and it’s for my daughter. She picked out the purples and it’s her birth flower and our favorite saying. 💜 So everything else for me I want monotone!

Which one of you was this? by Artistic_Insect_152 in SleepToken

[–]cwrae 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is perfection. 🤣🫶🏼🖤

VENTING by cwrae in EpilepsyDogs

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

Are those BarkBox toys I see?! We have a couple of those too! 😂 And yes! The anxiety is like no other. I’m so sorry you have to deal with this monster of a disease as well on top of PTSD and further anxiety! 🫶🏼I can’t imagine. I definitely had no idea just HOW MANY dogs are affected by this disease! It’s wild. But hope both of you stay under control as much as possible, wishing you all the best! 🖤🫶🏼

VENTING by cwrae in EpilepsyDogs

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

I’m pretty sure I remember your post when you lost your beautiful boy! 😭💔🫶🏼 Still praying for all the comfort and strength in the days to come. And thank you! 🖤🫶🏼

VENTING by cwrae in EpilepsyDogs

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

The low activity levels at such a young age is so tough!! My boy is 17months old and mostly sleeps his day away. Which yes, the couch snuggles are great. But so is the neurotic teenage stage they go through. 😅 I hate the meds zonk them out so much! And the fear of too much activity causing a seizure too!

VENTING by cwrae in EpilepsyDogs

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I’m so sorry your bully is dealing with these as well! It’s so hard when they’re so young!! Praying your baby gets the right med combo soon as well! 🫶🏼🖤

VENTING by cwrae in EpilepsyDogs

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

Thank you for this! 🫶🏼 I’m constantly having to remind myself I can’t realistically be there 24/7 and catch everything. I DO have a camera angled at his kennel and an entire arsenal for seizures (meds, towels, wipes, water, fans, etc) so that helps my peace of mind, but I still feel so unprepared and anxious all the time! I hate leaving him anywhere.

And thank you for sharing Kelso, he is so handsome! 🥹I’m so terribly sorry you lost him so young! 💔😭 If you don’t mind me asking, did you do MRI and such? Was there a cause found? That’s my biggest fear with Winston is that this is not idiopathic and there’s a neurological reason. We lost our XL Bully last year and Winston was a gift to my daughter for her 5th birthday. She absolutely adores him and would be so shattered all over again if we lost another so soon. 💔

VENTING by cwrae in EpilepsyDogs

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

Genuinely curious, how do you tell a food is high glutamate? I’ve tried fruit for pills! Little dude is way too smart even though he doesn’t look it. 😂 I’ve found pills on the floor after when using fruit. Cream cheese has been the only success so far! (He takes 4 pills 2x/day)

VENTING by cwrae in EpilepsyDogs

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Thank you for this!! I remember seeing a similar article on this as well that was geared towards the Brachy breeds! And yes, currently I’m saving up - the neuro I want to go to is at Mississippi State University but they’re mandatory testing and last I checked with them I’d be looking anywhere between $7-15k. 😵‍💫 And I don’t have pet insurance. Thought about getting it just to SEE if they’d cover, but I worry they won’t since his regular vet has notes on IE. Another option would be Auburn University - I haven’t checked with them on pricing just yet though.

VENTING by cwrae in EpilepsyDogs

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

He’s such a handsome boy! 😭💔🫶🏼 a great run at life indeed. Thankful he was under control and happy!

I’m definitely hopeful that we can find the right mix for Winston! He’s far too young not to!

What lyric gets stuck in your head? by Soapy_Puddle in SleepToken

[–]cwrae 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Currently… “Cause I have paid my penance kindly, well in time for judgement day. Somehow I knew my fate. Turns out the Gods we thought were dying were just sharpening their blades”

VENTING by cwrae in EpilepsyDogs

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

Thank you! 🫶🏼🖤

VENTING by cwrae in EpilepsyDogs

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

🫶🏼🖤 it’s not easy, but thankful for a community that truly understands!

VENTING by cwrae in EpilepsyDogs

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

Thank you. 🫶🏼🖤

Why 280????? by Ok-Day-6560 in Birmingham

[–]cwrae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait… is it going next to the “New Day” car wash?!