Twoshaytx Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 I am originally from Oklahoma, and through a network of military moved and following my late husbands path back to his birth place, I now live on the boarder in Del Rio TX. I would have never guessed I would make a desert my forever home lol. I accidentally got into fish breeding in my late 20s when I got a tank and two female Molly's. When they both gave birth, which shocked me so badly I had to call my mother in law who was a lot more educated on fish, I hit the library. We didn't have Google yet. I had somehow chosen the only known fish who can clone itself when in a same sex environment. That was enough to hook me. I stopped when we had an ice storm that left us without power for weeks. Seeing my work and the animals I loved literally freeze kind of killed it for me. I chose to try again, in my 50s 🤦, when my Widow project mentor suggested a relook at a beloved hobby that I had abandoned. That happens a lot with military caregivers. So I bought a tank and tried blue Micky mouse platys, coupled with the beautiful blue to leopard ramshorn snails that would change my outlook on everything. And that brings me to my current place... wonder, bewilderment, and deep scientific research because those little buggers defy genetics, laws of nature and everything else lol. I am learning plants and natural balances and am proud to say that my green thumb works underwater as well as out. I have no clue what I am doing and my plants are thriving. I needed the booster after succulents kicked my hand end. How can I be successful with delicate orchids but the plants that are ment to be neglected die? 🤷 And I have one deep question, blanket algae...why? What was God thinking? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schuyler Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Welcome! A while back @Cinnebuns was digging into ramshorn genetics too It's crazy how many color variations they'll throw out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE47 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 On 3/28/2024 at 9:06 PM, Twoshaytx said: And I have one deep question, blanket algae...why? What was God thinking? I agree whole heartedly! Welcome the forums I am excited to see you around and hear about your ramshorn snail projects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoshaytx Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Thank you lol, and please forgive me, I am at times scatterbrained and unpredictable. I'm still getting the hang of being social 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 On 3/29/2024 at 1:40 AM, Twoshaytx said: Thank you lol, and please forgive me, I am at times scatterbrained and unpredictable. I'm still getting the hang of being social Then you’ll fit in just fine. Lots of us here have social anxiety issues.in some ways, it’s easier here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Welcome to the forum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhugger Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 On 3/29/2024 at 12:06 AM, Twoshaytx said: he only known fish who can clone itself Welcome to the forum....and thank you for giving me a facinating little rabbit hole to explore with my morning coffee. Very interesting! This forum is filled with interesting people and ideas. And kindness. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I just noticed you’re in Texas, Howdy and welcome to the forum. You’re only 6.5 hours away from me. 😆 I also see both gold and ivory ramshorns in your pics. What would be the chances of you shipping some of each color to me? Or maybe you’re planning a trip to DFW for the eclipse? 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropical Fish Gallery Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Welcome. When you speak of blanket algae are you referring to that rich green almost slimy algae (technically Cyanobacteria) or is it something else? Perhaps we can help you out with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 (edited) On 4/5/2024 at 7:57 PM, Tropical Fish Gallery said: rich green almost slimy algae (technically Cyanobacteria) @Twoshaytx the question becomes. if you handle it, is it soft and slimy and stinks. Cyanobacteria. or does it feel harder and stringy. hair algae. or is it just on the surfaces. green or brown. either green spot or brown algae. we can help with some remedies Edited April 6 by Tony s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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