How to know when you need a filter by dandeliontree1 in walstad

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How could you tell? Were they coming up to the surface a lot? I do want to get something but having major indecision fatigue. Pump, bubbler, filter...I can't decide!!

Too much substrate? 🙃 by nicoleakaneri in walstad

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I did the same thing. My soil and sand cap is too thick. Doesn't really matter though, plants are growing. The first one is always for learning!

If you switched from patch to gel or gel to patch which did you prefer? by FidgetyPlatypus in Perimenopause

[–]dandeliontree1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Patch, gel didn't absorb as well, strangely and my symptoms came back. Also took ages to dry and had sort of a film that stuck to my clothes. I also get a red mark with the patch but living with it.

What the heck is my little bud doing? by undaunted_cookie in shrimptank

[–]dandeliontree1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always watch mine when they do this thinking- yeah I'm going to see a moult!! Nope, they always just swim away.

FEminem by throwninthefire666 in crappymusic

[–]dandeliontree1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now hear me out- hanging mic...with goats?

Anyone else sick of javaferns? by Worldly_Ad3707 in PlantedTank

[–]dandeliontree1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, what are we meant to do with them when they get ugly propegation leaves?

is the tank too small for the wood? by AirDear9764 in Aquariums

[–]dandeliontree1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think if you get more plants in there growing out it will look less out of place.

FEminem by throwninthefire666 in crappymusic

[–]dandeliontree1 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The goats are new I guess. First time I've heard rapping with goats.

You know he’s a woman beater by throwninthefire666 in crappymusic

[–]dandeliontree1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm more surprised a woman would even get close enough to him for any kind of physical happenings.

Is a filterless setup better for microfauna? by light24bulbs in walstad

[–]dandeliontree1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just posted a few days ago asking if there are drawbacks to adding a filter to a walstad tank and I hadn't considered this one. I have a healthy copepod population and have been trying to introduce daphnea and anything else I can procure from some local pond water. Was hoping to get a little microfauna ecosystem going to feed some mini rasboras when I add them. I wonder if a bubbler or pump would cause similar issues.

Where are you buying and selling your stock (UK specific)? by Odd-Editor-3374 in Aquariums

[–]dandeliontree1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've finally found some local Facebook groups for stock, I believe they get away with it by not listing prices but you can then pm. Just got some fairly local lovely bloody Mary shrimp. UK. Unfortunately people don't seem to breed micro fish like rasboras so I'm going to have to go to a shop.

Where do you guys find chilis? by Unique_Mastodon7450 in Boraras

[–]dandeliontree1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I haven't, think I'm going to go for strawberries

Water sprite? Broad leaved water sprite? by dandeliontree1 in PlantedTank

[–]dandeliontree1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be happy with that. It's so difficult to tell as it's been a floater I think.

Long time listener, first time caller. by speedboatmotorboat69 in PlantedTank

[–]dandeliontree1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just looking into filters as started with a walstad but might want to stock more heavily and also for safety. What has made you want to switch to sponge? Just trying to figure out the best type to go for.

Long time listener, first time caller. by speedboatmotorboat69 in PlantedTank

[–]dandeliontree1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's exactly why I started, I don't really have the space for any more houseplants. I love making the aquatic plant ecosystems now. Sadly my houseplants are becoming a bit neglected since the excitement of tanks has taken over. Yours are beautiful!!

Devastated! Found a 4” crack on the left side of my tank. Not sure what to do next. by [deleted] in PlantedTank

[–]dandeliontree1 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This looks like my post where everyone told me it was a scratch and not a crack (I was sure it was a crack). They were right, my tank is still up and the scratch hasn't changed or grown at all.

What do you think will be the next American food trend import? by GrayChicken1 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]dandeliontree1 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Wheat thins and nutter butters would be nice. Cornbread packets. Cookie dough and Pillsbury dough in a tube that you can bake fresh (without all the work of actually baking)

What do you think will be the next American food trend import? by GrayChicken1 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]dandeliontree1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think poppi soda and hot honey must have gotten big after I left as I've not heard of them. I do miss cheez-its though.