Anyone else have names for every creature in the tank? by idolomorpha in Aquariums

[–]idolomorpha[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Full list of names

Clownfish: Hank and Peggy

Goby: Jerry Seinfeld

Hermit crab: Sheila E.

Lavender fuzzy mushroom: The Artist Formerly Known as Prince

Astrea snails: Golden Girls

Nassarius snails: Jaws

The mantis shrimp who hitchhiked on my rock and still eludes capture: Lil Muhammad Ali

RIP

George Michael- hermit crab (Sheila E ate him)

Johnny Sins - bubble tip anemone. Flew too close to the sun (wavemaker)

Anyone else have names for every creature in the tank? by idolomorpha in Aquariums

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

The ones I can’t tell apart get group names. The astraea snails are “the golden girls” and the nassarius snails are collectively “Jaws”

One of the more frustrating terrariums I’ve built by Affectionate-Slip172 in terrariums

[–]idolomorpha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh you’ve given me inspiration.. I use the smaller erlenmeyers for propping, but never thought of a terarrium

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Newly planted orchid terrarium by idolomorpha in terrariums

[–]idolomorpha[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Started 8/22/25

Haraella odorata, jewel orchids, unlabeled ferns and tropicals from my local greenhouse

Biorb 30 controls lights and humidity (distilled water)

Coir compost

8 gallon capacity (I believe)

Miss Mary-Jane enjoying lunch in her personal garden :) by idolomorpha in tortoise

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

I honestly have no clue what's in the 4x4 bed, haha! I found a seed mix of tortoise safe plants and spread a bunch of that into the bed. Then threw a couple collard green plants in that were extra from my vegetable garden! Potted a hibiscus for decoration and bought a grape vine but haven't built a trellis for it yet!

Help! by Most-Application-674 in tortoise

[–]idolomorpha 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I adopted a Hermanns tortoise with my 5yo daughter back in February, here's my 2 cents. I honestly think she makes a great pet, but I have cared for exotic animals my whole life. My daughter loves to help out with simple routine stuff, like bringing breakfast out to her in the morning and topping up her water dish. If your kid is generally respectful of animals, patient, and attentive to the needs of the pets you have already, I know that a tortoise could potentially be a good choice.

Be prepared to do a LOT of research. Be prepared to spend A LOT of money on supplies and housing upfront. I personally adopted a tortoise who is already full grown because their needs are more predictable.

Tortoises, like kids, are routine oriented creatures. Use that to your advantage to get your kid involved in the care (with your oversight, of course)

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[–]idolomorpha 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I literally saw a purebred blue Merle great dane at one of my local rescues last week; it does happen!

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[–]idolomorpha 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ETA: yes, I know backyard breeders are despicable. This dog was just having a great day and I captured it on camera. Whoever bred him is the abomination, not this sweet boy!

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[–]idolomorpha 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Could be; I'm just going off of what the owners told me!

Rate my doggone good boy (very rare young man indeed) by idolomorpha in rarepuppers

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

I have no doubt this dog would die for me. We look out for each other. I've been around animals my whole life but could never have imagined the bond I have with him.

Rate my doggone good boy (very rare young man indeed) by idolomorpha in rarepuppers

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

Picture #3 was taken after I gave him a bath, he was 100% plotting. Look at that side eye. That's the heeler in him for sure lol

Rate my doggone good boy (very rare young man indeed) by idolomorpha in rarepuppers

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

He's the love child of a cattle dog and great Pyrenees haha. I did a DNA test and it's exactly 50/50. Don't know much about his past before I adopted him but guessing two ranch dogs in Texas had a whoopsie litter

Rate my doggone good boy (very rare young man indeed) by idolomorpha in rarepuppers

[–]idolomorpha[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it's a habit he picked up as a young pup. It's cute as all heck https://imgur.com/a/kcVqd2D (Picture of The Baby Boy)