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  1. FLFishChik
    How many do you have in the tank? Do you have any other fish in the tank or cleaning crew?
  2. FLFishChik
    That is gorgeous! Discus are my dream fish, but IDK if I’m advanced enough yet for them! Yours are beautiful! Love the scape! And yes, the fish is definitely a a cutie! Thanks for sharing!
  3. FLFishChik
    I just got the OK from the spouse to purchase a 55g tank!!!!!!!! I’m interested in getting some stocking, scaping, deco ideas! Show me yours (mostly for an idea of scale) and share your suggestions!!!!
  4. FLFishChik
    The aquasky is a single unit that sits above the lid, resting on the rim. I’m not sure if you would be able to attach it to the inside of a hood or even if that would be recommended because you don’t want it getting drenched
  5. FLFishChik
    I have Pogo in all of my tanks… all from trimming of 1 mother plant. It is ridiculously easy to propagate. As mentioned, cut above a node and plunge the cutting into the substrate and it will grow. The node from the original plant will then grow 2 new shoots. Each time you cut the plant, the old one grows new shoots, the cuttings will sprout roots and grow. I’m to the point now that I no longer save cuttings. It just grows too fast
  6. FLFishChik
    Nerites are my favorite snail… even though they snow my tank glass up with all their sneggsy time. Haven’t had an escapee yet (I’ve got 6 Nerites) but they are awesome!
  7. FLFishChik
    All 3 Beanz are EATING!!!!! Even little guy! Ate a blood worm, then tackled a snail! So happy! I really didn’t think he’d make it!
  8. FLFishChik
    I’m about to buy my tickets for Aquashella Daytona! Anyone else going to Daytona???
  9. FLFishChik
    This morning I went to feed my Beanz and noticed one motionless on the substrate 😢. I scooped him up in a shrimp net and gave him a proper burial. There are still 3 remaining. I thought I only had 3 left but I guess Number 4 was good at hiding. 2 of the 3 remaining are eating well. They had bloodworms and crushed snails this morning, but the 3rd still isn’t eating and is looking so skinny. I’m losing hope for him. He keeps going to the food and inspecting it, seems very curious to watch the other two as they circle and eat.. even gets right up close to them as they hunt the snails, but he doesn’t eat. I’m keeping fingers crossed that he’ll miraculously bounce back, but I don’t know if I’m hoping for too much. I will try again with new Pea puffers once I’ve finished the deworming with these little Beanz. I’m working on setting up a 10g tank to use as a quarantine/deworming tank for future Beanz. I've learned a big/hard lesson here. I should have known better… I DID know better… and I dropped the ball. It’s a difficult truth to swallow that it could have been prevented had I done what I know deep down, I should have. Hopefully, I will never make that mistake again.
  10. FLFishChik
    This is an Anubias Barteri in my 29g tank. It is a monster! Had become my centerpiece plant.
  11. FLFishChik
    Also bought my Cardinals through Aqua Huna… I also have hard water. They have been thriving for more than a year in this tank. Only losses I had were in shipping. I can’t speak for other sellers if theirs are tank raised or Wild caught, but Aqua Huna’s are tank bred and seem to do fine/adapt to harder water without issues in my experience
  12. FLFishChik
    Well, after 2nd round of expel p, two are finally eating! Took @Odd Duck’s advice and went ahead with Prazipro. The third puffer seems lethargic and not interested in food. Just lays on the substrate .I’m hoping the Prazipro will help and it’s not too late for this little Bean, but glad the other two have finally found interest in eating again!
  13. FLFishChik
    I am sad to report that this evening, I lost a Bean. I may have lost more as I only see 3 for certain, the other two could just be laying low. I feel so bad. I trusted that where I bought them from had indeed done a thorough deworming (and they very well may have) , but I should have done my due diligence and dewormed again upon receiving them. Lesson learned. I only hope I can save the rest. Saturday seems so far away for the next round of expel p. I hope they hang on. Cheddar seems to have her appetite restored, but she seems the only one.
  14. FLFishChik
    Well, this evening, Cheddar definitely ate. The other showed some interest, but then moved on. Keeping fingers crossed that they are just having a delayed reaction.
  15. FLFishChik
    Well, finished treatment and changed the water. Offered the Beanz some bloodworms… but they still aren’t eating. Not sure how long it takes to get their appetite back, but hoping it’s soon!
  16. FLFishChik
    I love Bok Tower! Loved Cypress Gardens, too… but sadly it’s now Legoland.
  17. FLFishChik
    I’ve never had it but everyone I know whose had it (even some YouTubers I watch) have come to regret ever having put it in their tanks. That’s enough for me to ever want to chance it. It just seems (and I could be wrong, but it’s only my opinion which doesn’t count for much) that it’s not worth the hassle. There are other floating plants that are as beneficial but not nearly as aggravating to maintain
  18. FLFishChik
    Current state of The Beanz 😢. I followed @Odd Duck ‘s advice (thank you so much for working with me thru this journal and PM’s to help my little guys) and began a dewormer. Tank is blacked out for the next 24 hours. I’m hoping the Harry Potter symbols will add some major mojo !
  19. FLFishChik
    I don’t think it would fill them up for 48 hrs though. They’ve been eating twice daily. And I only dropped in 4 baby Ramshorn and there are 6 puffers in the tank 😢 Thank you for this! I’m going to see if my local BBS has expel-p if not, I’ll order from Amazon as I can get it next day! am I also to get praziquantel? Or am I just doing the expel p for now?
  20. FLFishChik
    Actually, there aren’t any snails in the tank. I removed the nerites that were in there. I have the Puffers, Cardinal Tetra, otocinclus, Corydoras and some ghost shrimp. Will those all be ok if I just treat the tank? they were eating very well until Wednesday. Gaining wait. IDK what happened
  21. FLFishChik
    Well, todays update is a stressful one. The Beanz don’t seem to be interested in food of any kind (except Cheddar, she’s the only one). For the last day and a half, they’ve ignored EVERYTHING I’ve offered. Bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, frozen mysis shrimp, even crushed snails. Even tried soaking in garlic juice (as I read it stimulates their appetite), but to no avail. I don’t know what else to do. Instead, they spend the day floating around the tank, gazing up at the surface of the water… like little zombies. Im near ready to cry…I’m at a loss
  22. FLFishChik
    They are the best little fish!!!
  23. FLFishChik
    I confess, I love ghost shrimp too! I also love… “feeder” guppies. I got 10 for $2.50 from Pet Supermarket and they the best little pond fish. Best substitute for expensive rice fish!
  24. FLFishChik
    I am trying very hard to trust the process… I chucked 4 baby Ramshorn into the 29g tank, trusting that the Beanz will eventually hint them down. So far, they are hovering over them very intently… but no one has made a move yet. Oh please, PLEASE, dear Beanz… do not let them multiply in this tank!
  25. FLFishChik
    Today I introduced a live (unsmooshed) baby Ramshorn to the tank along with the crunched Bladder snails. I kept a close eye on it with long tweezers in hand ready to fish it back out lest the Beanz ignored it in favor of the “ready meal snails”. I’m happy to report that Cheddar (of course it was) quickly located, targeted and successfully extracted said snail from their shell. Woot! Still not brave enough to yeet a live Bladder Snail in the tank just yet for fear I will blink and have a tank full of them. But… here’s to small Murder Bean victories!
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