Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) You can’t win. Punk is mad because he got a water change and Koianu is mad because he didn’t. Have you tried Fritz Dark Water? Edited November 30, 2022 by Chick-In-Of-TheSea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 Nah @Chick-In-Of-TheSea, I've got my IAL tea- but because I've got 3x QT running and 1 needs daily water changes and the other two every other day I run out of my gallons. I've added 3 more bottles today so I'll have more for next time. He doesn't really NEED a water change because all of the tanks are good. I just like to do weekly small ones. I look at it like changing sheets- is it needed? Not really, but it sure does feel good to get into them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 what size tanks is the angry man tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 @Theplatymaster The Angry Man is a 20gallon tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 nice, i was wondering because ive also got a 20high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 @Theplatymaster I like the talls, I think it leaves quite a few options for top/middle/bottom dwelling fish without being too tight. The viewing space is satisfactory from the outside and you can put some tall plants in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 20 gallons isn't small either, the stocking options are pretty large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 @Theplatymaster yes especially when you're dealing with a Nano variety and you have a good plant stock. My other 20 has all of my Otos in it (60+). People say smaller tanks are harder to keep, all of mine are 20 and under and I don't find that to be true at all. The only way they're harder is that I could put a WHOLE lot more species and numbers in a 125 so that's tempting lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) Things going well in most of my tanks! I've gotten 3-5 baby Black Neons! They grow FAST!!! Most of them already hanging with the adults! Punk is none too pleased: Serket the GloBetta OWNS the granite house I put food in for the Hillstream. She's a fat little thing because of it too. Yesterday I found NEL the Endler (all silver in the middle of the pick) in the back part of the Fluval Flex9! So glad they left it so you can see back there! I've had the snail go back there but never the fish. Caught him out and put him back with his buddies, Flare the Endler was totally pleased to see his friend back. Edited December 16, 2022 by xXInkedPhoenixX 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 On 5/18/2022 at 3:10 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: Ohhhh Kirby, my little Hillstream Loach....how do I love thee, let me count the ways.... ...too many. Water changing- peak of Fish Mountain comes out- Kirby just sticks around and goes with the flow! Reminding me this is what the little one is born for! You're pretty awesome little friend....thanks for bringing me joy. Love, -Me when your to lazy to get off the couch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 On 12/16/2022 at 6:04 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: Things going well in most of my tanks! I've gotten 3-5 baby Black Neons! Congratulations! We’re they accidental? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 (edited) Visited Mum and her tank today. For formerly known as Purple fans, Miss Zaggi is doing well- though since I had to take Mum's 2 Guppies from the tank due to tail damage (that we suspect Zaggi did, but have no proof) Mum says that Zaggi seems bored. There are 2 Neons in there for her to terrorize but she seems uninterested. I thought maybe we can think about getting Endlers for the tank- they are faster and have smaller tails! Anyway, she keeps changing colors and is just a beauty: Edited December 22, 2022 by xXInkedPhoenixX 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 (edited) On 12/16/2022 at 9:33 AM, TheSwissAquarist said: We’re they accidental? Yes. Any reproductions in my tanks are accidental. I do none of this on purpose. I don't need any more fish! Edited December 22, 2022 by xXInkedPhoenixX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) Speaking of reproductions.... Found 4 more newer Black Neons in my tank today.... They keep doing this I'll need to pull somebody! The little turds are cute though. Just like teeny tiny versions of their parents. Chowed down on frozen baby brine this morning.... Edited December 23, 2022 by xXInkedPhoenixX 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 On 12/22/2022 at 9:19 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: Speaking of reproductions.... Found 4 more newer Black Neons in my tank today.... They keep doing this I'll need to pull somebody! The little turds are cute though. Just like teeny tiny versions of their parents. Chowed down on frozen baby brine this morning.... It means you have the ideal environment. Good job! A lot of people have a hard time breeding tetras because they scatter eggs and eat them, but I think you are having luck because you use the flat marbles, and the eggs are sliding down through those and are protected from predation. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 On 12/23/2022 at 7:19 AM, Chick-In-Of-TheSea said: having luck because you use the flat marbles, and the Could be my Subwassertang as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 @xXInkedPhoenixX does Punk do any glass surfing. My ram does, but he does it less when I’m NOT near the tank. Seems he tries to get my attention if I’m nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 @Chick-In-Of-TheSea only time Punk does it is in the morning during feeding time. He seems excited 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share Posted December 25, 2022 (edited) First night spent away since Betta formerly known as Red, now named Invictus was placed in his new home. I returned from my trip and was checking my tanks as I usually do. First I checked on the newbie in the newbie tank. DISASTER!!! Oh no! Where is he? Nowhere in this tank, not in his new 3D printed tunnel, not in any of the plants, not the rock cave. UGGGHHHHHHH. So I started the long hard search around the tank for the evidence of a body. Did he jump out? Did one of the cats finally reach into a tank (I was worried about the gap that Aquatop is now leaving on its glass tops). I was so mad at myself! ....then.... I remembered what used to happen when I had the Dragon in the tank before but it was never like this.... I checked to see if any part of him was hanging out because this was how it was before... Couldn't really see....get closer... ......could it be???? ..heart attack avoided, but I've never wanted to strangle a fish more in my life.... Edited December 25, 2022 by xXInkedPhoenixX 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 “Serves you right for leaving me alone all day!” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 I distinctly remember you mentioning something about how you can’t wait to see him resting in the dragon’s mouth. 😆 Well, I guess you got your wish! 😝 He read your mind! BTW, I keep small flashlights in each room where I’ve got tanks. Because, fish. 😜 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 On 11/30/2022 at 1:17 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: They say Tigers can't change their stripes...Sergeant seems to be doing just that with their new growth: Quite a few of my nerites change pattern after I get them. Punk definitely has a pouty lip. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 On 12/25/2022 at 4:06 AM, Odd Duck said: I keep small flashlights in each room where I’ve got tanks Same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share Posted December 25, 2022 On 12/25/2022 at 1:06 AM, Odd Duck said: resting in the dragon’s mouth. YES, but it was more like THIS, before: When Invictus came out he actually had to turn his body sideways so getting in there is no easy feat. On 12/25/2022 at 1:06 AM, Odd Duck said: small flashlights I use my phone typically however the lights were high enough at this point. I did NOT expect him to have gone in that far! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) Tank maintenance day. First some of you might want the Invictus update. His tank is looking really good, the AR is perking up and things are starting to grow: I added Curlyque the Nerite today from the old CPD tank. Now all that's left in there are some plants and bladder snails most of which may be going into the Medieval tank shortly. Invictus doesn't seem to mind his new tankmate: He's getting prettier all the time and quite the character. I wish his fins were shorter- they certainly are an impediment to him but when he's fully flared he's gorgeous: Punk is probably not pleased about how many fry the Black Neons are pumping out. I think I spotted 4-5 smaller and 3-5 middle sized Neons. It's hard to count since they are fast little buggers and all look the same. I'm either going to have to sell them to a local forum member or put some in the Medieval tank. I haven't decided. But as always he's a character Mr. Punk: All of my Betta have tunnels now. Koianu has has his longer than the others and makes the most use of it. I've caught him sleeping in there many times. He's such a good boy for tolerating the active QT Guppies from my Mum's tank just on the other side of the divider. Then there's Serket. Today she and Hillstream Loach, Kirby were hanging out around the granite rock enclosure where I put the food for Kirby but I KNOW she's eating it too, little fatty: Serket is developing some BEAUTIFUL color- her eyes are glowing green and what's even prettier to me is that the tips of her red fins are getting glowing tips. She is such a good girl too- very social and good to her tankmates that can be a little obnoxious: Edited December 29, 2022 by xXInkedPhoenixX Typos suck. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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