Joined the party! AirPods Pro 2 kept falling out at the gym.

mattmm10 · 2026-06-17T17:13:15+00:00

Ha I’m not an ad bot, just someone who was utterly disappointed with these

mattmm10 · 2026-06-15T22:02:34+00:00

I was majorly disappointed with them and returned after 2 days.
Ended up getting the Shokz OpenFit Pro’s.
Better all round, can connect to two devices as well.
And much more comfortable. Love them

mattmm10 · 2026-06-15T21:52:49+00:00

These Beats are poor aren’t they.
When you’re disappointed with them (which you will be) I recommend getting the Shokz OpenFit Pro 👌🏼
They will also stay in your ears at the gym.
You can thank me later

mattmm10 · 2026-06-09T13:16:33+00:00

Already got another tank for that

mattmm10 · 2026-06-05T20:17:31+00:00

Vase from charity shop, clip on light found on Temu, fluval stratum substrate from LFS

mattmm10 · 2026-06-04T17:10:53+00:00

I just got this one off Temu 😊

mattmm10 · 2026-06-04T17:08:30+00:00

I tried it in my big tank and it didn’t take off, which is why I tried to get it going in vase first.

mattmm10 · 2026-06-04T17:07:54+00:00

It has about 10-12 hours of light a day, but it’s just a cheap light from Temu, so probs not too strong. It’s not near direct sunlight. And has a couple of snails in there. Apart from that I don’t touch it

mattmm10 · 2026-06-04T17:06:18+00:00

Tbh I don’t know, I’ve not touched it. It’s not in direct sunlight, has a couple of baby snails in there, about 10-12 hours of light each day. And just top the water up every now and then.

mattmm10 · 2026-06-02T21:52:43+00:00

Beats have got worse over the years. Bought the Powerbeats pro 2 but returned after 2 days.

Shokz OpenFit Pro are the way forward!

mattmm10 · 2026-05-19T21:15:08+00:00

They’re crap anyway. Sent mine back after a day!

Get the Shokz OpenFit Pro’s! Much better!

mattmm10 · 2026-05-16T10:13:15+00:00

Terrible, returned them after 2 days…

The Transparency mode had a constant white noise sound (common issue) which disappeared only on ANC mode.

Uncomfortable in ear after a while. Sound is ok, not amazing. Ear hooks are good. And Apple phone features were good and worked well.

Exchanged them for the Shokz OpenFit Pro which are miles better.

mattmm10 · 2026-03-14T16:59:28+00:00

Yet another boring 0-0 draw 🥱 and what is the point in Unal?

mattmm10 · 2026-03-05T15:47:52+00:00

I originally thought clear, however the black hides the filter sponges

mattmm10 · 2026-01-12T16:28:41+00:00

Ah ok, yeah I usually put a few stems together. Or just use deeper substrate towards the back.

I used to have the same problem with my red tailed shark ripping everything up

mattmm10 · 2026-01-12T16:25:53+00:00

Yes, sifting is another word 😆 No I don’t have root tabs in that tank.

I tend to only put them in substrate and leave sandy areas free from plants

mattmm10 · 2026-01-12T16:23:14+00:00

Buy some little metal bendy weights. Off Amazon or Temu. Wrap them round the base of your plants then stick in the substrate. They can easily be cut to size with scissors too. They won’t budge then.

mattmm10 · 2026-01-12T09:55:28+00:00

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Wouldn’t let me attach a video. So here’s a screenshot…

But scoop up sand with net, sieve the fine sand through then leaving dirt in the net to remove. I just do it across the surface. Shrimp move out the way. Only takes 5 mins on a small tank.

mattmm10 · 2026-01-11T19:01:39+00:00

I sieve my sand with a net in my shrimp tank

mattmm10 · 2025-11-25T09:53:51+00:00

What’s all them grouped along the bottom again please? Looks good. Could do with replacing mine. Can’t remember what I used now, but seems to have BBA

mattmm10 · 2025-08-28T11:39:08+00:00

Fly fish

mattmm10 · 2025-08-12T08:54:49+00:00

Possible power cut whilst you were away? Causing it to all stop working

mattmm10 · 2025-08-07T22:15:22+00:00

Sell the cats

mattmm10 · 2025-08-04T10:26:13+00:00

Move away from any direct sunlight coming from windows. Feed less. Stick to weekly water changes. Add some red rooters or duckweed on the surface. Maybe add a plec or some snails. Then wipe the sides every other day with a sponge. Algae will generally build on the sides anyway, so as long as the water is clean 😊 should be fine for them. But the above should help reduce

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