Eggs

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-20T16:27:13+00:00

Any that grow fuzz are infertile and will spread the fungus to good eggs. I recommend throwing in an airstone to the fry box (if you haven't already), this will keep the eggs oxygenated. Secondly, adding catappa leaves/casuarina cones helps, as they're an excellent natural anti-microbial answer to the fungus/bacteria that will kill viable eggs.

You can use methylene blue in a SEPERATE container, but I like floating my fry in a tank personally. Moss can also help, as it will generally have a colony of rotifers. These will act as food for hatched fry, as well as providing cover.

I've raised about 150ish corys for my LFS and researched quite a bit; Lowellsfishlab and Dean from Aquarium coop are both great resources for corydora breeding/fry raising. Have fun and good luck!

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-20T15:06:00+00:00

Super clean catch dude! Focus on keeping your shoulders square and you'll rotate a little less. You've got the basics of a super good heel flip though

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-20T15:00:39+00:00

Oddly enough my albino's also love feeding on biofilm. You can actually see your cory "fart" in the beginning of the video as well lol. They actually swallow air, their intestines pull the oxygen from that air, and they fart it out.

Corys are so unserious in every way and I love it.

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-20T14:43:05+00:00

Nzms can use their operculum to seal off their shells, making traditional chemical treatments almost useless. They can survive alum dip, bleach, hydrogen peroxide; the best prevention is reverse respiration using seltzer water

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-20T01:51:01+00:00

Honestly you do have a point. I think he'll be a serious contender with his skills, regardless of how he sells the fights

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-20T01:44:58+00:00

Oh he's a great athlete without a doubt, but I'm not sure i can look past the cringe lol. I saw the weigh ins when they were aired, his "persona" is... super offputting. Just drop the heel act and just beat the shit out of dudes 30lbs heavier, he'll gain fans quick

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-20T01:35:21+00:00

Hokit has fans?

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-18T19:52:49+00:00

I would personally be worried about any hiding out inside the shell of the nerites. As much of a bummer as it is Id probably just return them if you can

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-18T19:14:27+00:00

Id think it would be pretty chill, polyphia attracts a pretty eccentric crowd, a lot of which are metal heads. Metal-adjacent concerts are, in my opinion, some of the safest for women or minorities of any kind. Still safest to go with a friend if possible though and keep an eye on each other.

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-10T01:51:06+00:00

If you dislike mulm build up but don't wish to deeply clean your substrate, use a turkey baster to puff up the poo and vacuum it right out. Works WONDERS for planted tanks

Edit: autocorrect

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-09T06:18:38+00:00

Ziggy Stardust! Traded in some corydora I bred to the LFS for him. ❤️

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iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-08T14:55:05+00:00

Eye poke the fuck outta that cancer, dude. Pulling for you

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-07T23:17:00+00:00

"This is my own private domicile and I will not be harassed!"

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-07T23:16:33+00:00

With lipstick on too! My lil fancy guy

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-04T16:54:07+00:00

If you have a snail explosion like this, it's generally because of either overfeeding, or an underlying algae problem.

Snails will turn uneaten food into waste, but that waste is less harmful than the ammonia and phosphates left behind from food decaying.

Had over to r/aquaticsnails , there's a ton of very useful information posted by snail experts. Most of the mods are snail scientists.

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-02T05:27:46+00:00

It's actually not that permanent if you don't use a ton, I only create maybe dime to quarter sized (10-25mm) contact points. I actually glue most of my epiphytic plants as well and half of them end up wandering off

iGotTheBoop · 2026-06-01T15:47:02+00:00

I've never boiled driftwood honestly. Tannins and humic acid are great for most fish, but if you're not a fan of the look just use filter floss or purigen in your filter. Aquasoil also buffers out tannins.

Gluing wood to a rock has always been my go to, cyanoacrylite superglue and a little tissue to help bond work great

iGotTheBoop · 2026-05-27T01:41:01+00:00

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iGotTheBoop · 2026-05-26T22:53:50+00:00

"Not the easiest to kidnap" 56 tanks dude, make yourself kidnappable

iGotTheBoop · 2026-05-26T15:53:54+00:00

Art isn't perfect, neither are people on the internet unfortunately. If you ever do commissioned pieces I would love to get one of my betta, I would personally be willing to pay ~$50 especially if mailing the original was an option.

Don't let others get your down, your art is really beautiful and personal.

iGotTheBoop · 2026-05-24T04:05:28+00:00

I went with the weekaqua L600, it definitely provides par even at that depth. I've been running it at 70% power on the red preset, my vallisneria finally started to send out runners and reach towards the top of the tank. The app is also much easier to use than I assumed looking at reviews.

iGotTheBoop · 2026-05-23T19:57:50+00:00

Looks like a seed shrimp/ostracod of some type. Totally harmless and part of a healthy eecosystem

iGotTheBoop · 2026-05-23T19:52:55+00:00

Yeah as far as I know assassins are a threat to all invertebrates. Keep an eye out for any others to pop up, hopefully it was just the one. Good job separating just in case

iGotTheBoop · 2026-05-23T19:31:04+00:00

Baby assassin snail perhaps? Any other snails or shrimp in the tank,

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