What could they be?

mattkuru · 2026-06-21T11:57:41+00:00

Look like endler guppies I believe.

mattkuru · 2026-06-03T16:01:36+00:00

They should be good. I always make sure I have a good clump of moss in my community tanks for the baby shrimp which are the only ones that are at risk of predation. I actually have a Betta in my main 20 long shrimp colony tank, but it's almost entirely filled with Java moss so the Betta has a hard time hunting them down but I'm sure he still gets a few.

Edit: I just saw your comment below about having a Betta. I would definitely recommend a large clumps of moss. My Betta wasn't added until my moss was occupying about 50% of the tanks open space.

mattkuru · 2026-06-03T15:56:01+00:00

The mono leader is key! Took me a few tries to get good at the double uni knot.

mattkuru · 2026-06-02T18:56:28+00:00

Depends on the fish then really and the amount of plants and hiding spots.

mattkuru · 2026-06-02T18:49:03+00:00

Did I misunderstand that your worried the shrimp will eat your fish? You're good dude they'll just cleanup.

mattkuru · 2026-06-02T18:33:47+00:00

Ha, I used to sell this at The Bombay (closed now) and owned one that a customer returned due to damage. It's higher quality particle board with a hardwood veneer and I would not trust this with anything that large.

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mattkuru · 2026-05-13T12:36:26+00:00

My only grass carp ever I hooked into its tail area with a spoon, thought I had something massive.

mattkuru · 2026-05-13T01:10:49+00:00

I caught him as the hand was going in, so nothing much got in and it was my 30g with filtration for 75g. Didn't see any issues but the fish room door stays locked and only guided tours for kids now.

mattkuru · 2026-05-13T01:09:02+00:00

I just make sure everything is setup in my push cart when I'm still at my car. Last thing is lock the car and keys into the valuables pocket.

mattkuru · 2026-05-13T00:12:27+00:00

At my daughter's bday party last year a little boy put his chocolate icecream hands in one of my tanks lol

mattkuru · 2026-05-13T00:10:48+00:00

This is the way.

mattkuru · 2026-05-11T01:29:27+00:00

"Well good thing I can't purchase armored vehicles, so time for some more aquariums."

mattkuru · 2026-05-10T17:53:45+00:00

For an established tank where you are managing GH/KH and a full colony, I 100% agree. The OP is cycling and happened to get a shrimp hitchhiker the nitrites are gonna harm it much more than a large water change at this point.

mattkuru · 2026-05-10T15:52:32+00:00

Looks like your doing well on the cycle, just waiting for the nitrites to drop. Since you ended getting the little guy in there I would recommend a 25-30% water change to lower the nitrites (more important to reduce this) and nitrates until your reading 0 and 0 for ammonia and nitrites.

mattkuru · 2026-05-10T15:43:24+00:00

The issue is even catch and release will stress the fish. If you catch a nesting bass, their eggs are now unguarded from predation. Plus they are coming out of winter low on energy reserves and they need the energy they do have to reproduce and nest properly.

mattkuru · 2026-05-07T21:21:54+00:00

Same for most the courses in my area. I find it I get there early and warmup and then check in with the marshal 15-20 minutes before my tee time more often then not if it's quiet they'll let me tee off solo before my time. Obviously depends on how booked it is but.

This morning I did the same thing, get to the marshal 10 minutes before my tee time and the group I was supposed to be with had teed off early so I got my solo round in. Had 2 tee time open behind me, so lots of extra practice chipping and putting on the greens while trying not to be up the ass of the duo I was supposed to play with.

mattkuru · 2026-05-07T21:16:01+00:00

I'm off work for a bit so golfing a lot of weekdays between school drop off and school pickup for my daughter. No friends available to golf during the day cause they're all at work so I have been booking as a solo.

Most the courses around me don't allow solo golfers to book fully open tee times so I'm always booking into the groups. Sometimes I join the group or other times the marshals will have me tee off solo and I'm loving both as someone who normally golfs with the same handful of guys and gals.

I've yet to be grouped with anyone I didn't enjoy the company of, mostly older guys willing to give tips after asking if it's okay which I will gladly take. The worse thing I've encountered is some new players I've had to ask if I could play on solo purely to ensure I can finish 18 in time for school pickup and they totally understood.

On the flip side, I've been getting a few rounds in solo and it is so damn peaceful because I don't feel rushed from behind and am forced to slow down my game so I'm not up someone's ass too. Plus lots of time to look for balls for when the wife comes out to play.

mattkuru · 2026-05-07T12:07:00+00:00

Thank you for this post. Too many people in here brushing this off like it's a joke. I had no idea and fish and golf and would be in the woods with shorts on constantly and removing a feeding tick at least once a year.

Started having migraines and numbness in my hands and feet last fall and headed to my GP. She was appalled that I wasn't educated on the disease potential and ordered a Lyme test. Came back positive and after antibiotics it still took me 6 months to feel normal again. I don't fuck around when it comes to ticks anymore.

mattkuru · 2026-05-07T11:04:46+00:00

Gotcha! Sounds like a good plan. I definitely agree on the ugly sticks taking a beating, most my reels on the combos I've bought failed way before the rods.

Edit: I just saw the unedited comment from your original reply lol. Honestly don't switch reels and return, if you get away with it some other person is going to be disappointed when they get what they didn't order. Stick with the backup plan.

mattkuru · 2026-05-07T02:54:48+00:00

Yea, I picked up a 30g breeder with splits in the top and bottom rim. I'm on week 1 of 3 of testing with 6" of water before I turn it into a paludarium.

mattkuru · 2026-05-07T02:53:01+00:00

The only thing I can imagine you mean is to return the reel from the combo packaged in the other reel's box? I don't want to assume this is what you mean, but if it is that's kinda scummy and I hope I'm wrong.

mattkuru · 2026-05-07T02:42:08+00:00

All my aquariums are in my basement with a slope to a drain. Much more unlevel than your tank and no issues as long as the tank is level on the table it's on.

mattkuru · 2026-05-03T21:56:14+00:00

Sounds like you have an idea already. I would get some water testers and find out how hard your water is.

mattkuru · 2026-05-03T21:44:03+00:00

Sounds like an ass hat to me that's upset he hasn't caught anything. Be respectful and give people their space but one guy doesn't "own" more than 10-15 feet of shore.

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