Chick-In-Of-TheSea
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My shrimpies like the alder cones. They like them most when they’ve been in the tank awhile and have biofilm and algae. They don’t like banana leaves, even when I pre soak them. Idk why. They like lotus pods and casuarina cones too.
There is another one they like that is shaped like a star; I forget what it is called. Here’s a photo. You can see they’ve picked at it.
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In your quarantine tank, do keep an eye on ammonia level if you added the salt all at once. The salt will slow the beneficial bacteria on the filter. It will spring back; it just takes time. If you have a reading, do a 25% water change and use a dechlorinator detoxifies ammonia, such as Prime or Fritz Complete. Repeat the ammonia test daily.
I'm so sorry for your losses. Keep your chin up and keep going! You got this.
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On 11/21/2023 at 7:47 PM, nabokovfan87 said:
Chick-In-Of-TheSea has one and I believe did that as well.
I have a Marina 200 and an s10. The s15 is similar to the s10 in its flow pattern, allowing an extra compartment for capacity. Here’s my current loadout for my s10. I held ACO coarse sponge next to it so you can see the bulk, which is likely not adequate for this filter.
This gap is an intentional contingency, as this filter lacks a proper bypass chute.
In the event of clogged floss, which can happen quickly in a small filter box, the water will first try to overflow at the intake tube, then will rise within the filter box, creating risk of overflow. This gap circumvents that risk, as I’m not going to be checking my filter everyday. Life gets busy, and I might forget. Lately I run it with the lid off also, so I can keep an eye on things.
Further, these slim filters have slots that are designed to keep media in place. Could you squish a larger sponge past it? Sure. But would the HOB overflow? Probably.
Closeup of slots
I either use ACO polishing pad:
or Aqua-Flo pond & aquarium filter media. It comes in a big roll which you’ll never think you’ll use, but you will, and you’ll save a bunch of money.
Biomedia is an excellent idea, especially since the s15 has that 3rd compartment. I have not loaded any, as I’m using the s10 as a secondary filter to polish the water. The primary filter is a fine sponge filter. Highly considering going 100% HOB though to free up space in the tank and to have more control over mechanical filtration and media. The shrimps do like to cling to the sponge filter though, so, still deciding what to do. Perhaps just downsize the sponge filter.
I am using a water bottle baffle on the S10 since I have shrimplets that get blown around otherwise. I ordered a proper filter baffle from Etsy, as the water bottle baffle falls off during maintenance.
@Big Dog Mom Matrix is a good choice of biomedia, but if you are looking to grow live plants, you may want to switch to something that will not remove nitrates, which are needed by plants. Here is what I use for a planted tank.
Do weekly testing of nitrates and water change as needed ( >40 ).
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@Sherry there is a YouTuber called Mark’s Shrimp Tanks. Very good info there!
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And so it begins again. They are turning over a new leaf! (I see the shrimps; they are turning.. hehe 🙄)
I give them the soggy, ready to fall apart leaves from Geppetto’s tank and they love them. Geppetto’s tank is hotter by about 7 degrees, and leaves tend to break down quicker there.
Another blue jelly type shrimp (on bottom left edge) with that black inkspot pattern. See the green carapace? Signature for a blue jelly. (I think. I don’t really research too much into the genetics. I just allow stuff to happen and make sure everyone is healthy).
I heard someone (Secret History, perhaps?) say in a video, wild types have the most potential.
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Wandered over to the fishroom and the leaf skeleton has already been revealed.
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Was sitting watching shrimps yesterday with the magnifying glass. They were picking apart a soggy catappa leaf. Satisfying to see the shrimp empty a cell of the leaf, allowing light to shine through, and moving onto the next. The leaf skeleton should be ready for me later today.
I have at least 2 lovely red shrimp: a warm chestnut color. They were swimming about. The key to getting shrimps to swim more is time between feedings and floating plants. Feed shrimps if they are swimming/active but if they are just sitting or walking, they are not that hungry.
I woke up this morning to the tickle of whiskers on my cheek, little puffs of air and sniff sniff noises on my eyebrow, a long warm purr and a massage (kneading). Very pleasant way to wake up, despite the 5am hour. My view was something like this.
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I am so so very sorry for your losses. I agree with what @Odd Duck suggested for the seltzer (plants) and 3% peroxide (tank, substrate, equipment).
Welcome to the forum also. Glad you are here, and we will help you however we can.
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On 11/19/2023 at 9:00 PM, nabokovfan87 said:
Those are some bold birds
They really are! I was surprised!
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Visit to gatorland
Tidbits of knowledge-
To escape a gator, run straight, not zig zag.
To be released by a gator, bonk its nose. A lot of nerves in the nose. Poking eyes doesn’t do anything. The eyes just retract down into the head when they are poked.
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How Snoopy troubleshoots a bloodworm block 😆
Also, Spike has a nice healthy appetite this morning.
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Been struggling with some cloudy water which resulted in a big water change and more mechanical filtration, amongst other things. Today the tank looks “pretty ok”. Not perfect but not terrible either.
The last fellow looks like a blue jelly.
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@mountaintoppufferkeeper I love your little vids so much. Your puffers are so cute.
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I went to Festival of Trees today at the art museum. I guess I didn’t really take many photos! But here are a few.
That house is totally edible.
Also, this little guy was just so cute. He was part of a gingerbread house display too and is edible. He made me smile.
The window behind him is made of hard candy melted into a sheet. (I know that from watching British Bake-off) LOL
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I moved his favorite sponge filter out and look who started a journey! Kratos!
He journeyed all the way to his original hangout, the PFS, where he will sit and collect what comes his way.
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A few of Geppetto’s shrimps
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Here you go @nabokovfan87, I made it easy for you.
Plants acquired 8/29/23
11/12/23
Nice & green & healthy.
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Couple of shots of the embers. Still doing great in quarantine with healthy appetites.
The light is up higher now which is why they seem less vivid. Just trying to keep everyone comfortable.
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I raised the light so now it’s here
And here are some photos of Spike.
He has a favorite “hut” or “lean-to” consisting of a single catappa leaf.
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On 11/17/2023 at 12:08 PM, nabokovfan87 said:
Heck yeah. Now we all need to know what kind it was! 😉
It is Soilent Green! Nobody but Geppetto likes community plus. Well, I suppose the embers like it. Seems they’ll eat anything.
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If fish are at the top, I would add an extra airstone ASAP. What is your ammonia reading?
Shrimp Safe Leaves
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So true and it also serves as a hide. But they are very floaty! I had to weigh mine down with a rock because boiling and plant weights didn’t sink it. Imagine living in a house you can eat though. 🙂