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    I'm out of reactions for the day, but I like this- it's a very good start!!
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    Gonna be in the 90s today- while my house has central air, the add-on where my Flex9 sits doesn't have a vent and gets to be anywhere between 80-85 degrees (which oddly is very comfortable for me) - this makes the tank a bit too warm IMO for my Hillstream Loach- I think the others are ok with it (endlers, guppies, embers). I'd love to buy the tank lid risers but again, Hillstream Loach (cats don't help either- one likes to sit on top of this tank). So I remove the feeder hole lid (aftermarket) and I purchased a small flexible fan- this will keep the tank that reaches up to 83 degrees on these days to the 80 degree mark or less.
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    @Hannah Parker ORD! LOL I don't think I could do razorblades or scissors! I agree, last resort!! 😱 Good luck @G Harnish! For me the cuticle scissors seem logical because they are very small and typically curved, so if you can get the point between the fish and the net the sharp portions of the scissors are now theoretically not in danger of hitting the fish- getting the pointy part thru the net is the most difficult/dangerous part of that.
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    @Hannah Parker has a good tip- but that's very brave Hannah! I have a hard time using sharp objects near them. (which is why I'm even hesitant to mention cuticle scissors! 😱) Honestly too- cutting the net as you did (understandably) at first probably isn't the best idea- only because the smaller piece is going to be a little more difficult to get off- but I'm sure you can do it!
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    @G Harnish hello friend, welcome to the forum. Unfortunately it's not uncommon for these little guys to do this (trust me I have 70+ it has happened). Sometimes it is better/easier to catch them (if you can) in a solid container. I found also it's harder for them to get stuck too badly in a shrimp net (closer woven fabric) - not to say it won't still happen but it's a bit easier to get them detached. Now that he has a piece hanging, I'd catch him by hand and trying to stay under the water take some blunt tweezers and attempt to remove the net. It may be stressful or difficult- their little lips (and fins) are very spikey and this is why it happens. I know you already tried this but it is one of the better ways- however)*******if you have small cuticle scissors you can try to cut the net more but be very careful! If you're able to remove it that way I'd keep him separated for a little while and make sure everything looks ok and gets a chance to calm down.
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    Lucky Bamboo!
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    I have 70+ Otocinclus in a 20 gallon (previously had 50+ in a 10 gallon but moved them into the 20). I have 0 water parameter issues- the tank has 2 sponge filters and a HOB. The only reason I do water changes is to clean up after the messy little things, spot cleaning daily and 1x a week 2 gallon or so water swap (due to the vacuuming). Here is what I posted to answer an other members question when asked the same thing: This is a very loaded question. If you're using an online calculator the answer would inveritably be yes. (because mine would all but 1 be overstocked according to it). The question to me is: Are the fish able to move about freely and are healthy without disease and brilliantly (for them) colored and everyone getting along (any signs of aggression that is sometimes a sign of overcrowding)? Are the plants happy and growing? Do I have any regular or persistent water parameter issues that would cause either or both of the other things issues (consistently tests 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite and a healthy ammount of Nitrate)? Is the maintenance of this (possibly overstocked) tank too much for me to handle or would it quickly go south if it had no maintenance for a day or two? If the answers are all to the postive then, no, your tank is not overstocked. And in my opinion 5 or 6 Neons will not be an issue. ****Also welcome to the forum!!**************
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    I'm wondering @Wrencher_Scott do you know what genders you have? I have been pondering whether there'd be any benefit to having 2. I'm leaning against it since I only have a 20 gallon but curious if you might have 2 of the same gender and how they act.
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    My Scapes from Scraps snail vase is going very strong. I recently added a plant light on a timer for 4 hours to light up the bottom of the vase a bit more since the Spider plant is clearly out for world domination. You can see it peeking out on the left side: It's not just nice for the plants in the vase, the water is so dark the light helps me see what's going on with the snail population too. The root system of the Spider plant is bonkers- quite the little snail metropolis developing....
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    AGREED. Totally looks like a Muppet to me- in the very best of ways.
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    Whoa! What a cool surprise to come back to! Congrats! Post about their progress!
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    From my experience so far with my boy, and all the research I've done- they are peaceful (including the Blue)- I think a tank with a group would be a lot of fun- definitely post about it if you go through with it!
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    Do you know what kind of Rams @Flowerhorn_K? I recently started keeping a solo Bolivian but in my research 4-6 was recommended (if kept in groups). I also learned Rams for the most part are relatively peaceful (my Bolivian has been very well behaved with my Rasboras and Tetras)- the only time aggression would come out is if you get a breeding pair- even then they say they only are territorial around their nest area so if there is room there theoretically should be no issues.
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    Heartbreaking to have to give up Lefty. 😞 - but i get it. We can't keep them all.
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    Very sad, so sorry!
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    Hi friend, looks very nice! Get the Tetra first- they will help season your tank more (Bettas do better in a well seasoned tank) AND adding the Betta LAST will also help it hopefully be less teritorial. While you let the Tetra settle- get a floating breeder box and a small QT started so when you get the Betta and you're ready to introduce them after QT you can put them in the floating breeder so both fish species can be introduced and you can watch the Betta behavior.
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    Should start a journal if you haven't and document your progress here @Zac. Would be neat to see your progress as a new(ish 🙃) fish keeper.
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    You are a very patient fish keeper @Guppysnail
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    Yeah no, mum and dad eating some of the babies is part of having guppies in the tank anyway. It still might be good to have some breeder boxes and at least 1 tank divider if you need to plan for say, separating the female so she doesn't get constantly harassed by the male. You are correct- Otocinclus do NOT eat hair algae. Very few fish do (for example SAE do). I think you have a good plan going forward- you seem to have given it a lot of thought.
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    Ahh, ok so I'm guessing you realize you're going to have a lot of guppies very quickly with the light stocking you listed- that's great- are you planning for tank dividers to separate your pair's male/female babies? (I assume since you don't have room for another tank for grow outs). Honestly since your tank is very new, you may not need a hair algae eater- it's not unusual for newer tanks to get it- and it's fairly easy to manually remove until you get the algae growth under control. I get it every once in a while but now since my tanks are older and balanced- it's usually because the plant that has it has gotten too tall and the light is encouraging it. But shrimp are really cool (my water is no good for them). Snails are one of my favorite aquatic creatures- they do keep a tank incredibly clean- they will help you with this algae balance. Corycats are awesome- the only thing with them is:they are not algae eaters, so of course you have to feed them- this might contribute to your snail population as there will likely be leftover food- they do tend to be very good eaters though so if you get the balance right you may never have a problem! Corycat keepers here encourage groups of 6 or more but in a 30 with that population should be good. There are lots of smaller corycats you can get too so they won't be big bioloads for when you get those guppy babies! Guppies are pretty great tank cleaners- when the babies are born too, they'll be picking at plants and substrate so that may bring the snail population back down at least for as long as they are there.
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    How big is the tank Zac?
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    Here's the issue. Once you add fish- depending on what they are and how much they eat the snails may or may not be a problem. For example I have a 20 gallon that only had 10 Black Neons in there- so I fed 1x a day fairly sparingly and the bladders were well under control. Then I added my 10 Harlequin Rasboras to the tank- well I had to feed more- I saw a significant bump in snails population but not stupid. Then I added a new fish Bolivian Ram- who is hanging out only at the bottom of the tank (I'm hoping he'll snack on a baby snail or 10 from time to time but not their typical diet)- well I'm feeding more because some food has to make it to the bottom. The snails will grow in population. So- from this point you just have to consider what kind of fish you're adding- what their dietary needs are- what that can do to the pond snails. OR if you don't have shrimp- you skip that idea and get those super cute dwarf chains. If shrimp interest you- start a tank that is "pest snail free" thankfully shrimp tanks don't have to be too big- and you get to have both great species. Bonus- you already have a food source for your Loaches.
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    Do you already have the shrimp?
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