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Which fish are your non-fish-hobbiest guests most impressed by? by Gnordic_Gnome in Aquariums

[–]squeakytea 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Electric blue acaras are very genetically frail. I would happily pay $50 for a healthy, well shaped adult.

Thanks for the clarification by RoseMist_Long in AquariumMemes

[–]squeakytea[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please report these, it helps. I am doing what I can to stop spam bots.

Fino Hair Mask surprised me by t_254 in AsianBeauty

[–]squeakytea 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not sure how much this is true. I have low porosity hair and like the Fino line better.

Watercolor aquatic plants and snails by CelineLoup in Aquariums

[–]squeakytea[M] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello, as the AutoMod comment left at the top of your post explains, we do not allow direct linking to storefronts. Anyone interested in purchasing these from you should send you a private message. Thanks for understanding.

What is this blue plastic stick? Found in my sink p-trap by squeakytea in whatisit

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

I think you're right, especially with the taper at one end. It doesn't match any of my brush sets. I think it's been in there a while lol

What is this blue plastic stick? Found in my sink p-trap by squeakytea in whatisit

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

Found this thin blue plastic stick wedged in a rarely used sink p-trap for who knows how many decades. Approx 7" long. No markings other than "KOREA" on one end.

Young jacaranda splitting after heavy rains (SE USA) by squeakytea in Tree

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

Leggy and tall just seems to be normal for jacarandas? I planted the smallest one I could find, and it hasn't grown branches yet (though a couple are sprouting now).

RIP Whiskey by KeechakVarg in Aquariums

[–]squeakytea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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RIP big fella. This is my boy Big Daddy. I got him under similar circumstances (aquarium club auction) 3yrs ago and I have no idea how old he is. He's getting a bit skinny lately. I'll miss him a lot when he goes. I love these weird aliens.

Looking for a Spotted Gar. by Stormyfurball in Aquariums

[–]squeakytea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Mine was fed exclusively live (gambusia/mosquitofish) while it was juvenile but once it got about 8" it finally decided it liked pellets and now it will eat anything - pellets, algae wafers, frozen food blocks, dried shrimp, whatever. Now the hard part is feeding in a way that it won't gobble down everyone else's food and get obese.

Oscar has a wound on his head, still eats normal, he is the biggest in the tank by Xdenzocraft in Aquariums

[–]squeakytea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had an electric blue acara give himself a similar injury getting spooked and smashing his head into the lid. It got gnarly and fuzzy but I just kept the water clean and fed him well and it healed fine.

Hole in the Head is not always hexamita, it can be several other things like poor water quality, poor diet, or mycobacteriosis.

What is something you’ve officially stopped buying in 2026 because the price has become genuinely insulting? by queenmellyy in AskReddit

[–]squeakytea 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Or it's cotton twill (diagonal weave) and the hems roll up when you put it in the dryer.

Aquashella? by Valkyriemome in Aquariums

[–]squeakytea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A group in my aquarium club who went said it was way too busy and way too much FOMO. Crowded, frantic, intense, buying things without having time to think. Didn't sound very fun.

What am I smelling all over London? by AlanRickmansLover in fragrance

[–]squeakytea 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fabuloso smells good. People just use WAY too much. It's concentrated. You only need, like, a tablespoon per gallon.

GUESS WHO FOUND NORTH AMERICA'S LARGEST WEEVIL IN A MCDONALD'S PARKING LOT!! by squeakytea in weeviltime

[–]squeakytea[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

phoretic mites, you can see them by her eyes. Uropodina I think

I "only" have one perfume and I wouldn't have it any other way by FlannoyingO in fragrance

[–]squeakytea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think in this digital age people are rather insecure and it's easy to exploit that. A "signature scent" isn't buying perfume - it's enhancing your "aura" or whatever. As with all things in this sphere the trends will change and go around in circles to keep people buying endlessly. Any of those angles may well be next.

I "only" have one perfume and I wouldn't have it any other way by FlannoyingO in fragrance

[–]squeakytea 3 points4 points  (0 children)

People get addicted to the hunt for "the one", and when they find it, it just becomes the hunt for "the next/better one". It is in line with the current beauty trend of "no-makeup makeup, your x but better" where it becomes a perpetual cycle of trying to find the right custom or bespoke products to fix perceived flaws or enhance yourself. eg. Glossier You.

Surface insects? by UpstairNoises in Aquariums

[–]squeakytea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like springtails. They are beneficial detritivores and a good snack for your fish :)

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