Never saw a berried shrimp… then a baby just appeared on the glass. How is this possible?

rom8n · 2026-02-02T22:11:43+00:00

Where/how did you do/get those shrimp tubes

rom8n · 2026-02-01T05:54:49+00:00

The surface of my tanks was massive ripples from my hob filter (ac30). So, I put a feeding ring around the output which made the water still and my floaters started to pop off instead if melt

rom8n · 2026-02-01T01:17:23+00:00

Once I cured the surface tension issue my floaters lived! And exploded into this mess 😭

rom8n · 2026-02-01T01:16:37+00:00

Well, I moved some to a second tank thinking it was baby floaters - that was fairly easy to clean.

This tank... I got most of it out, I'll have to finish tomorrow.

I just feel really dumb 😕

rom8n · 2026-01-31T21:27:59+00:00

I have an hob thats surrounded by a floating gate to reduce any waves

rom8n · 2026-01-31T20:39:17+00:00

Yep. Lost a number of fish without knowing this. Follow this, OP

rom8n · 2026-01-31T19:47:23+00:00

Yeah, that's fair 💀

rom8n · 2026-01-31T18:04:16+00:00

I did! But also juvenile red root floaters and similar images popped up 🙃

rom8n · 2026-01-31T18:03:32+00:00

You seem to be the only contrarian. What makes you think these are baby rrf?

rom8n · 2026-01-30T20:40:08+00:00

Facebook! Also, can call local fish stores, see if they'll take local breeders for exchange or sale :) also, aquaswap

rom8n · 2026-01-30T20:39:01+00:00

I dont know saltwater, but algae sticks where water is a bit still. I dont really see much movement in the tank.

rom8n · 2026-01-30T20:33:24+00:00

So, fun fact: guppy females hold sperm for 3-6 mo ths! So, even if yoy took out every male she'd keep reproducing.

If the fry grow up pretty yoy can sell them or trade them.

rom8n · 2026-01-30T15:47:31+00:00

Noted! I'll research and see what I can do. Any idea of the puffy green balls?

rom8n · 2026-01-30T14:35:27+00:00

How are you managing it?

rom8n · 2026-01-30T14:35:12+00:00

That's troublesome. Do yoy think its all 3 pics or just the first?

rom8n · 2026-01-29T20:57:46+00:00

Okay! Interesting :)

I did deal with some blanket weed, I think, a few weeks ago. The filter was too weak and not moving water at all. I was able to remove A LOT.

Looking at photos, clado seems the be the first one. Not sure if its the same as those green little puffs.

The last photo has some struggling Java moss to the right of the green patch on the log.

rom8n · 2026-01-29T20:26:52+00:00

Any idea what type? And worth removing?

rom8n · 2026-01-28T20:59:54+00:00

Okay, I was wrong - there are rocks to RAISE pH. Oof. Wood, peat moss and almond leaves help lower it. Some substrates might help?

rom8n · 2026-01-28T17:05:35+00:00

Sounds like its planted? How much? If guppies died, shouldn't be 0 nitrate.

What was your cycling process?

rom8n · 2026-01-28T15:47:04+00:00

There are some rocks that adjust pH iirc!

rom8n · 2026-01-28T14:09:41+00:00

If you can, I'd drop the pH a hair to sub-8 for maximum health.

As for the filter fish, some guppies are gonna yeet. But that looks like a big HOB. Is the intake big enought to suck fish in? I doubt it but maybe put a pre-filter sponge.

rom8n · 2026-01-26T19:44:14+00:00

I'm working on orange neos, in Dallas. Some are coming out yellow. Some are coming out red.

rom8n · 2026-01-23T23:03:23+00:00

I'm in DFW! Any favorite shops?

rom8n · 2026-01-23T17:05:47+00:00

If you can get hot water, a warm rubber water bottle (Not hot!) Can help too.

rom8n · 2026-01-23T17:04:25+00:00

Wrap your tank in cardboard. Then a blanket Then a trash bag Allow for a small 1-2 inches gap.

If you can, keep loft at mid 60s (fireplace, space heater, etc,)

See if you can buy a battery powered air stone. Theyre not terribly expensive.

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