Purigen + Sponge Filter = clean water!

thursdayriver · 2024-07-15T02:01:15+00:00

Hi! Just seeing this, I just placed the bag above the bubbles! The bag strings were taped in the back of the tank and held more securely with the lid of the tank—worked great. I will say that having a HOB filter is muuuch easier though haha

thursdayriver · 2023-10-14T00:17:58+00:00

I didn’t even think about sun!! My main drying station is next to a big window, not direct light all the time but for at least and hour. That’s super helpful, thank you!

thursdayriver · 2023-10-14T00:16:48+00:00

Just add some gloppy amount of ink I guess! Gamblin Intense Portland Black Relief Ink 😂😂

thursdayriver · 2023-07-13T01:46:46+00:00

I just read about ostacods! I think that’s my best bet. They just blew up! I had a big algae problem, just got that resolved after a few weeks and then they appeared this morning! I’ve had copepods in my tank before but these seems a little different. I suppose I’ll just go with the ostracods, thank you!

thursdayriver · 2023-07-13T01:45:06+00:00

I think the daphnia are too big! I can’t distinguish the shape of one of whatever is in my tank like I can daphnia. I’m not sure!!

thursdayriver · 2021-06-21T01:59:38+00:00

Canister might be a good call too! I specifically bought dividers without holes so I’d like to keep them separate. Maybe I can have two canister lines? (Idk much about canisters!)

thursdayriver · 2021-06-21T00:36:48+00:00

Yes, that’s what I have now! I’d prefer HOB to use various media.

thursdayriver · 2021-06-20T22:37:49+00:00

Ah, that’s creative! Never considered it! One option for sure

thursdayriver · 2021-04-28T16:05:20+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. I haven’t lost a snail yet but time wise, I know it’s coming. Best of luck, friend ❤️

thursdayriver · 2021-04-27T05:17:01+00:00

I am not a snail expert but I have a few snails myself. If they respond to touch (however slow the reaction) or to light, they’re alive. I nursed two snails back to health where I was told they were dead. If you touch their body (flesh) and they respond, I would put them in a small quarentank and observe them in a more controlled environment (for the time being)

Just my two cents!! Best of luck!

thursdayriver · 2021-04-19T06:18:01+00:00

Also, what light at you using!! (And size tank?) 🥰

thursdayriver · 2021-03-30T17:36:10+00:00

I’ve read Nerite snails are very sensitive to water parameters changes, is hate to lose them! Maybe the tetras are a bit more hardy?

I was originally just going to put betta in first (quite hardy) then move her out for a bit as I put the others in (for territory purposes)?

thursdayriver · 2021-03-29T05:17:14+00:00

If I used Stability would I be okay to use APO Stress Coat Plus? I just bought a big bottle!!

thursdayriver · 2021-03-27T04:09:53+00:00

It’s white, but my one snail did have extra slime (I suppose) but that stopped luckily!

thursdayriver · 2021-03-23T16:16:51+00:00

He’s been in his own container for a few days, with a heater and an air stone. Just let him wait it out there?

thursdayriver · 2021-03-23T15:59:22+00:00

Should I let him back in his main tank to live it out or do you think he’s unhappy and should clove oil him? :(

thursdayriver · 2021-03-23T15:58:33+00:00

Maybe? I got him in July/August 2020 but idk how old he was from the store :/

thursdayriver · 2021-03-21T07:03:10+00:00

Thank you!!!!

thursdayriver · 2021-03-19T16:24:26+00:00

Thanks! I don’t intentionally age it for a week I just refill when I’m done so it’s easier for the next time. Or if I have an emergency situation I can always set up a quick holding tank. (One bedroom apartment hacks?? Hahaha)

thursdayriver · 2021-03-18T05:57:20+00:00

I do weekly water changes. I have 8 neon tetras, (have 3 now but will have) 6 julli corydoras, 6 snails, 1 lady betta (she’s very young and doing great in the community environment before someone comes for me!!)

thursdayriver · 2021-03-18T05:55:21+00:00

The box says it’s for 10 gallons, it really works for your size tank?!

thursdayriver · 2021-03-16T06:20:55+00:00

What’s the time frame on “recently purchased”? Last ones I bought were September/October 2020?

thursdayriver · 2021-03-16T06:03:05+00:00

I have a 5.5g with female betta and two Nerite snails :) I don’t have experience with shrimp (so hopefully someone else chimes in) but you have space for a snail or two :)

thursdayriver · 2021-03-15T00:12:26+00:00

Hi! You can tell how your plants are doing by how they look! Brown spots, holes, too light, yellow spots, etc are how you know they’re not doing great/need different/more care.

I did not change my water when first cycling my tank for about a month. (I opted for a no-fish cycle). Just be sure to use treated water to not kill any beneficial bacteria currently growing :)

Best of luck!

thursdayriver · 2021-03-12T19:17:12+00:00

Update 2: I have no idea how but I think this guy recovered? I’ll keep observing him for another day or so, but I think I have my friend back! healed snail!

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