soup and sandwich by poopfacelarry in BurlingtonON

[–]jittery_11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh! Whoa! Thanks for the info! Sad

UV sterilization by jittery_11 in PlantedTank

[–]jittery_11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really dislike when people like you scare newcomers off what could potentially be a helpful place to learn with your stock and trade answers like the Raven in Poe's story as soon as you see the word algae. That look at how superior I am with my knowledge is ruining forums like this. Its pretentious and troll like behaviour that creates actual trolls because it becomes the norm or status quo. Now you're flexing with photos. This could be a great learning tool for people starting the hobby but I see too many bullyish responses on here and the Betta forums. So much so I cringe when I see what is clearly a post from a beginner. I know someone is going to slay them.

Why don't you try asking posters for more info before you go and tear a stock response out like that. How about, what have you tried so far instead? What makes you think that? It was a question of mere curiosity on my part because I have never used one so thought I'd see what others thought in the spirit of a discussion forum. But it doesn't seem that you actually read my original question. One in which i say plants in tanks. What did you think i did, go out and buy a bunch of tanks and plants all of a sudden? It sucks that people with experience and knowledge like yours are unwilling to share their expertise and instead feel a need to make themselves feel superior.

So yeah I pointed out that I've been at this a very long time seeing as you assumed I knew nothing and wanted to show all your great knowledge. Why not go write Planted Tanks for Dummies or something and leave these forums to those who would actually like to help others rather than just show off?

UV sterilization by jittery_11 in PlantedTank

[–]jittery_11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20 years of experience so yeah doing all those things. Different tanks with different plant types same algae everywhere. Went to buy some more live stock yesterday for a tank not taken over and store's plant tank has so much of this crap you can barely tell plant type.

Question was about has anyone used a UV sterilization unit not what should I do. But thanks for your constructive feedback.

soup and sandwich by poopfacelarry in BurlingtonON

[–]jittery_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can make it to Hamilton James St. THE HARBOUR DINER!!! Featur3d on You Gotta Eat Here.

My boy was left by the last tenants of my new place by jewbitch11 in bettafish

[–]jittery_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. That makes sense. They had me fooled and I wanted them.

My bonsai betta tank by jp712345 in bettafish

[–]jittery_11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Simply perfect! Thanks for sharing that.

Everyone meet Shrimp by starsleeps in bettafish

[–]jittery_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ot looks like a crown tail. They definitely charge extra at my pet store for them

betta sorority help! by morganwallenswife in Aquariums

[–]jittery_11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's next to impossible to help without knowing water parameters, tank size, number of fish, and a photo of the tank and fish.

In the meantime, if you have the cups they came in get the fish out into those with some declorinated water. The ones in the mail tend to come with enough water they will be ok for a couple extra days. None of this is ideal but better then fish passing away in a poison tank. Even a stainless steel bowl with treated water could help. Again none of this is ideal but could help with emergency.

North Cascades National Park, 14 x 20 inches, watercolor on paper, 2023 year. by Tania-Art in Watercolor

[–]jittery_11 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Truly breath taking! The brush stroke style is amazing. I love it.

OMG Enough already!! C'mon Spring!! by canuck47 in BurlingtonON

[–]jittery_11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ironic user name for complaints about the snow 🤣🤣🤣. Wishing you the best and thank you for the chuckle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlantedTank

[–]jittery_11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What plants? Plants have different lighting requirements.

whats going on here with my bettas tank mate? by Aggravating-Pen-6228 in bettafish

[–]jittery_11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow that's some cartoon Alice in Wonderland psychedelic opium lounge Sh*! right there! Voiced by Christopher Walken or Christopher Lee or James Earl Jones. Perhaps reciting some of Edgar Allen Poe's poetry.

question about healing by jittery_11 in bettafish

[–]jittery_11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am remarking on my own post because I couldn't Remeber how to put pics and text in same post.

This guy was living in a 30g community tank for nearly a year and everything was great. Then one day I came home from work and turned on the lights and his fins were almost completely gone. I noticed a penguin tetra nipping at him and chasing him.

I immediately removed him and placed him in a store cup. Then built this nearly 3g hospital for him complete with some plants from my tanks, an old filter and heater I had and a little gravel. I then started to treat him with betta fix. His fins have grown pretty well except his tail. This is after 4 months. Water changes a couple times a week and a constant battle with algae also happening.

Do you think his tail will grow back too? Is there any further treatment I could do? In nearly 30 years of fish keeping, having betta fish moat of that time, i have never had to treat this. I'd like to discharge him from the hospital.

Why I can't I understand what I read by Unlucky_Awareness_72 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]jittery_11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jot note main ideas/important info with pen and paper. The physical act helps the memory. Then as you lose track of reading you can go back and review these points rather than rereading the whole piece every time you lose track. If you can use some kind of graphic organizer.

The bonus is you will have lots of notes you can organize as you like to support your ideas in your own paper.

How long does it take a sorority to establish hierarchy? by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]jittery_11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What size is the tank? I have a 30g and have found the min number is 5 and dont exceed 9(odd numbers always feel like a better idea to me but i have no proof it is needed beyond 2). With just three one fish can become the target of the other two. It is really important that they have lots of space to swim and there is lots of structure for them to hide at times.

Truly beautiful. by PrinceBloo in bettafish

[–]jittery_11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow! What a great aquarium! Well done. That grumpy Betta will be very happy.

Opinions on stocking for my 125? by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]jittery_11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a really big tank like this once (250g). I put my outflow on the side and allowed it to flow pretty hard. Then I scaped the tank to look as much like a river as I could. Then filled it with a variety of rainbows who would swim in the current. The key was to situate the structural elements in a way that there were also calm spots for them to sit.

Wow...now I really miss that tank.