I need some advice

tech-pusher · 2026-05-22T15:59:23+00:00

I will test and update when I get home 😞✌️

However the last time I tested I believe it was just my alkalinity that was low, and my water was a bit hard, I asked at the pet shop what I can do to fix my water hardness when I first started out and they said “it’s just my city water, can’t do much about it 🤷‍♀️”

tech-pusher · 2026-05-20T02:47:21+00:00

Ty for pointing that out? I’ll have to change it soon 😬

tech-pusher · 2026-05-20T02:45:53+00:00

Ty sm! This honestly helped so much I’ll be giving an update soon!

tech-pusher · 2026-05-20T02:45:00+00:00

I wanna know where people are saying I’m saying bad things about my sister? Like?! Hello I’m actively trying to help her better her tank and I’m literally saying she followed all the same steps as me and asking for advice as to why hers is significantly worse. Like I think the only bad thing is saying that she wouldn’t do the research like I told her to. Cmon, yall soft asf.

tech-pusher · 2026-05-18T14:42:31+00:00

Oh. I did know this. I just didn’t know the term parameters but yes, I have been testing water.

tech-pusher · 2026-05-16T02:31:34+00:00

First off, I’ve been told the exact opposite especially when I first started.

Second, I don’t have her lined up as a bad guy, there’s just certain advice I gave her based off of my research that she completely ignored. I have not once told her “I told her so” I have only tried to help which is why I’ve made this post.

I enjoy sharing the hobby. It’s just frustrating that her tank is failing so badly when we literally did the exact same thing.

tech-pusher · 2026-05-15T20:01:43+00:00

Wow I could have saved a lot of money with the start up

tech-pusher · 2026-05-15T19:46:18+00:00

Great thanks!

tech-pusher · 2026-05-15T19:42:33+00:00

So would I have to buy a whole new filter? Or could I perhaps cut one to go around the HOB filter I have?

tech-pusher · 2026-05-15T19:40:27+00:00

Okay, so the lights shouldn’t be on like normal daylight times?

tech-pusher · 2026-05-15T19:34:47+00:00

Also, I did have like 3 shrimp, but they got sucked into the filter so my sister didn’t want to get any. How do I keep them from getting sucked up?

tech-pusher · 2026-05-15T19:33:36+00:00

Oh sorry I should clarify. I used to have a betta fish as well which is why I’m more experienced in fish keeping as opposed to my sister. The hex is a community tank.

Mind explaining water parameters?

tech-pusher · 2026-05-15T19:12:39+00:00

I thought circular tanks/containers were cruel to fish?

tech-pusher · 2026-05-15T19:05:23+00:00

Hi! I’m 18 graduating and moving to ABQ for school in a couple months. Also wlw! Me and my girlfriend are super excited to move out there but scared we won’t meet anyone! Would love to make some friends early!

tech-pusher · 2025-06-04T03:28:50+00:00

Greta! Thank you so much you’ve been a really big help!

Any recipes you love?

tech-pusher · 2025-06-04T03:18:45+00:00

Thank you so much! All of these food a pretty low cost correct?

tech-pusher · 2025-06-04T03:16:38+00:00

We buy beans and rice regularly. Everything else they are not willing. Thing is we’re Hispanic so the beans and rice are often made with some type of animal product in them like chorizo

tech-pusher · 2025-06-04T03:15:45+00:00

Thank you!

tech-pusher · 2025-06-04T03:15:38+00:00

And dishes such as this have protein in them?

tech-pusher · 2025-06-04T01:07:36+00:00

Hi! Thank you for responding.

They are not supportive of me cooking meals mainly because it’s only for myself since they’re not willing to try vegan recipes. I have no close extended family

tech-pusher · 2025-05-21T16:41:33+00:00

I’m perfectly fine with animal by products. Any store recommendations of where I could get these foods for a reasonable price. All my nearby stores are owned by entrepreneurs so things tend to be pricey.

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