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On 12/15/2023 at 12:52 PM, nabokovfan87 said:

and sat in the chair trying really hard not to move for a few hours

You didn’t go to the hospital right away?! Grandma didn’t know your arm was broken?!

On 12/15/2023 at 12:52 PM, nabokovfan87 said:

Pretty sure I just played in shoes after that.

😂

On 12/15/2023 at 12:52 PM, nabokovfan87 said:

(I'm a pretty awesome goalie and my shins have the dents to prove it.)

There’s this thing called “protective gear”…

On 12/15/2023 at 12:52 PM, nabokovfan87 said:

I learned, I failed really, really hard at life because I could not mentally or physically understand how to eat a taco left handed. Just couldn't do it. 😂

My husband, a gamer, broke his arm and had to learn to control the mouse with his other hand (and not get his guy killed.)

 

Hey @TheSwissAquarist, how’s the shrimp jar doing?

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On 12/17/2023 at 3:52 AM, Chick-In-Of-TheSea said:

There’s this thing called “protective gear”…

Yeah.... The "fun times" are when you have to beg the adults to move the car..... Or else.   I can try to hit the net, but can't promise what the other kids do. 😂

On 12/17/2023 at 3:52 AM, Chick-In-Of-TheSea said:

You didn’t go to the hospital right away?! Grandma didn’t know your arm was broken?!

Pretty sure she did. It happened like 15 minutes after my mom getting home from some 10-12 hour shift. She definitely needed some sleep. Didn't hurt sitting there. Definitely broken.

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It’s been a whole 2 weeks - hi! 
New year, new goals: get a saltwater tank up and running, breed tetras successfully, and eradicate duckweed (not very realistic 😏). 
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It also turns out that falling down stairs with a bust arm can result in a torn ligament…🤕

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New angels for a future breeding project arrived from one of the biggest breeders in my Local Club. Just a mix & match of blushing, black, wild, gold, and koi. Hopefully there’ll be some good crosses out of that lot! 
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Also btw one of my BNPs is a terrible dad…is it possible to make a DIY egg-tumbler? 
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Happy new year from Gretel 🫠

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On 12/31/2023 at 9:18 AM, TheSwissAquarist said:

turns out that falling down stairs with a bust arm can result in a torn ligament

Oh man, you can’t win, can you? So sorry. So I guess water changes are further complicated.. sheesh.. get well soon!  On the plus side, you and Polo both have fun leg stories to tell in the future.

On 12/31/2023 at 9:18 AM, TheSwissAquarist said:

Also btw one of my BNPs is a terrible dad…is it possible to make a DIY egg-tumbler?

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Talk to @Guppysnail. She uses a plastic coffee filter?  Floats it.

On 12/31/2023 at 9:18 AM, TheSwissAquarist said:

Happy new year from Gretel 🫠

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She has the right idea. I think I will go ahead and implement this strategy. ❤️

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On 12/31/2023 at 6:18 AM, TheSwissAquarist said:

eradicate duckweed (not very realistic 😏)

totally easy.

you got this!

On 12/31/2023 at 6:18 AM, TheSwissAquarist said:

Also btw one of my BNPs is a terrible dad…is it possible to make a DIY egg-tumbler? 
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use a net, place it over an airstone or over a sponge filter just resting on the rim of the tank.

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On 1/2/2024 at 7:16 AM, TheSwissAquarist said:

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I thought about this view today and magically here it is. 🙂   I have a really, really cool little clip to share with you. 
 

 

On 1/2/2024 at 7:16 AM, TheSwissAquarist said:

My Xmas present from my grandparents came! It’s a 47 liter aquarium (10 ish gal) meant for saltwater or fresh…it’s got a more aesthetic feel to it, so I’m tempted to use it for marine… what are your thoughts?!

There's a "newbie reefer" series on youtube that's easy to follow and fun.  I would love to see some coral.  Chasing Coral is a really wonderful film and speaks to hobbyist efforts like NANF/CITES species and the other species program where hobbyists are trying to breed fish that are endangered or lost in the wild.   10G is a little tight for salt, so just think on it and enjoy the phase of endless possibilities that you're in.

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On 1/2/2024 at 10:02 PM, nabokovfan87 said:

Chasing Coral is a really wonderful film and speaks to hobbyist

It really hit a note with me because I’ve seen all the effects of warming seas on corals and whatnot. Definitely makes you want to keep some yourself to see what the fuss is all about 😂

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I’m boooooored of sitting around watching fish all day! Time for a new tank 😈. On my way back from the hospital I stopped by a saltie LFS to see what I could put in a marine tank…

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Corals cool, don’t get me wrong, but plants have something more uniform and natural (and cheaper!!!) about them…we’ll see where this goes. 
My latest short on YouTube: 

I found the term ‘Lifelapse’ kinda fitting : lifetime+ Timelapse.

Have a nice day! 

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On 3/5/2024 at 6:43 AM, Schuyler said:

How's the salt water tank going?

You've been quite fit a while, hopefully that doesn't mean something bad happened

Leg and arm are doing so much better!! I spent Xmas like a vegetable, and the last months have been hectic with uni preparations, physio appointments and crud like that…

How is everyone?

My Endler population (and YouTube channel!) has been exploding in the last few months, and I finally started a saltwater tank!

 

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