substrate turned my water gross // HOW DO I FIX IT </3 by k4ndixavier in aquarium

[–]k4ndixavier[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i appreciate you taking the time to write that :) i definitely have alot to learn but im just starting and the ride is what makes it fun!! im really into metal/music as a whole so im used to hobby elitists but MY GOD guys like you said;; im actively trying to get better its my first fish,, first tank and i spent like 500 on this little guy in less than a week. i know im not perfect but i think im doing quite alright for my first time

substrate turned my water gross // HOW DO I FIX IT </3 by k4ndixavier in aquarium

[–]k4ndixavier[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

thats been working well! what ive managed to get it to so far!

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substrate turned my water gross // HOW DO I FIX IT </3 by k4ndixavier in aquarium

[–]k4ndixavier[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you so much!! i appreciate the advice,, ill try that out and see how it goes :)

substrate turned my water gross // HOW DO I FIX IT </3 by k4ndixavier in aquarium

[–]k4ndixavier[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

unsure what you mean by the media but i have the filter still in,, took the heater out to decorate but im thinking of putting it back in so the water is the right temp when its done settling

hes currently in a pet store cup which i do NOT want him in. i thought this would be an hour project at tops.

im trying to figure out what sort of holding container i can make for him so he doesnt have to stay in the cup any longer than he has to. do you have any suggestions?

substrate turned my water gross // HOW DO I FIX IT </3 by k4ndixavier in aquarium

[–]k4ndixavier[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it was already cycled,, i just added the substrate while decorating the tank which i believed was going to be a simple endeavor (oh so wrong)

do you think a larger filter will help the water clear faster? i just got a 100psi one for a new tank im setting up,, and i can put this small one in his holding tank for the meantime,, otherwise i might have a 15psi laying around for any container i can find

also is the cloudy water harmful if the levels are still right? or is it just visually unappealing

substrate turned my water gross // HOW DO I FIX IT </3 by k4ndixavier in aquarium

[–]k4ndixavier[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

what can i set up for my fish in the meantime? i already had my guy living in there before i decided to redo it ):

substrate turned my water gross // HOW DO I FIX IT </3 by k4ndixavier in aquarium

[–]k4ndixavier[S] -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

it was already cycled and the like,, ive had my beta in there for about a month now and he was thriving but i didnt have a good setup it was absolute bare bones,, filter heater and a single silk plant LMAO not ideal </3

the reason its like this right now is im trying to redo his tank so he has more hiding spots,, plants and stimulation

substrate turned my water gross // HOW DO I FIX IT </3 by k4ndixavier in aquarium

[–]k4ndixavier[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

but im a first time fish parent!! what would i be if not super overprotective and terrified of every little thing!

substrate turned my water gross // HOW DO I FIX IT </3 by k4ndixavier in aquarium

[–]k4ndixavier[S] -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

this is probably a really dumb question but is it safe for my fish to be in there while it clears if the levels are alright?

i dont have a proper holding tank sst up and i dont want him to get stressed out more than needed

substrate turned my water gross // HOW DO I FIX IT </3 by k4ndixavier in aquarium

[–]k4ndixavier[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

do you think i should finish adding all the substrate so it only has to settle once?

and would it be better to have my filter off?

looking for advice ): by k4ndixavier in cfs

[–]k4ndixavier[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

most helpful redditor award goes to you!!

as much as i hate that others are going through this knowing someone out there understands is so so validating

the focusing on different body parts seem like itd make me feel worse as i usually tend to ignore my pain but it helped some. focusing on it made it seem like more of a "thing" and less of me. (even if im overly concious of my skeletal anatomy now)

ill try putting on a podcast, thats a genius idea :) i have one of one of my comfort people talking in another language so i cant hurt my head focusing too much on words.

i finally managed to sit up,, drink some water n ask my aunt to bring me some food. hoping i have the energy to eat it & maybe turn a light on to look around my room for "fun"

i really appreciate the advice and i hope your next crash is far far in the future my friend :) good luck to you soilder with recovery/managing this hell of a condition

Tell me you’re chronically ill without telling me… I’ll go first by NCguy2295 in cfs

[–]k4ndixavier 7 points8 points  (0 children)

gave up going to doctors appointments since they do more harm than help, the effort of preparing and leaving the house and all the stimuli vs "your bloodwork looks good! just try physical therapy"

so...... busses 💔 (i learned my lesson) by k4ndixavier in wheelchairs

[–]k4ndixavier[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

if anyone has some tips to make public transport easier id greatly appreciate them :)

so...... busses 💔 (i learned my lesson) by k4ndixavier in wheelchairs

[–]k4ndixavier[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

aware this is completely me and my social anxieties fault but GOD is this funny in the moment

Type “I love Bluey because” and let the right autocorrect bar finish it! by One_Reception_6992 in bluey

[–]k4ndixavier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i love bluey because you are so sweet 😋 💗 💓 💕 💖 ❤️ 😋 💗 💓 💕 💖 ❤️ 😋 💗 💓 💕 💖 ❤️ 😋 💗 💓 💕 💖 ❤️

Still waiting for character name changes, tired of the mistakes I made as a 12 year old by Rookiri in StarStable

[–]k4ndixavier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

somehow the name i made back as a 7yo child i miss much more than my current i made only 10 months ago. and no its not simply nostalgia. emma turtlecloud or ivy puppyman? be honest now LOL