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[Daniel]

I multitask while watching the livestream. I also hangout on the forum. If anyone one is up for it, we can talk about the livestream amongst ourselves (which starts in a little less than 20 minutes).

[Daniel]

While I am waiting I think I will do the daily API tests I run on the 3 aquariums in the 'Honey I Dirted the Tank' project.

[Cory]

Maybe if you post well rounded questions here, I could answer them on stream.

[Daniel]

This forum keeps me in the hobby. I get ideas from the forum everyday. It also gives me a reason to work on aquarium projects because I know I can talk to other forum members about the ups and downs of the project.

[ange]

Really good idea. I wish I wasn't so exhausted (and having work later) so that I could participate. I'm enjoying the stream while I can 👌

[Daniel]

I wonder what is the key to a low maintenance aquarium, something that you could walk away from for a month and when you can back everything would be okay?

[ange]

I could see that working with some inverts but it sounds really complicated once it gets into fish. This documentary is making me wonder what I could find about fish on CuriosityStream. I've used that site for other purposes before but it never occurred to use it for fish stuff.

[Daniel]

Are they any plans for introducing Daphnia into the pond at your new house? It seems like in really large bodies of water the populations are much more stable, and can possibly even resist some fish predation (as long as there aren't too many fish).

[Ken Burke]

51 minutes ago, Cory said:

Maybe if you post well rounded questions here, I could answer them on stream.

Can you discuss trimming Amazon sword?  I have a massive one in my 38 gal. The leaves stick out by 3-4 “. Basically takes up 1/3 of the tank, and it’s getting unruly.  

[Ken Burke]

Thanks @Cory  suspected as much. 

[Daniel]

He's taken 2 questions so far from the Forum.

Keep the 'well rounded questions' coming!

[Daniel]

Here is another question from the forum:

I am going on vacation for a week. Do I need to arrange for my fish to fed? Or would it be better just to leave them unfed for a week?

[Ken Dyer]

Easiest way to start a rotifer culture? Any other easy live foods for small fry (tetras/rasboras) that are to small for BBS?

[Daniel]

Is it possible to put in too many root tabs? What happens if my fish eat my root tabs.

and

Is Eco-Complete inert? It seems from the packaging that it must contain nutrients. Why does Eco-Complete allow you to load up on fertilizer?

[Daniel]

What is the best way to prepare for a power outage in the winter time?

What is the secret to growing Vallisneria?

 

Mention the question is from the Forum as it will drive people to the Forum

[RovingGinger]

I tuned in a little late because I was playing WoW. I feel like maybe this is accepted here? 
 

Why are my multies so... boring? Am I doing something wrong or am I just not a Shelly person? It seems like “going into shell” is the one interesting trait they exhibit for me. Meanwhile I love my kribs, angels, guppies, gouramis, etc. 

 

This may not be a well rounded question but it’s one that’s puzzling me. 

Edited November 26, 2020 by RovingGinger

[Justin Campbell]

Cory, can you talk a little about your productivity habits? Do you use a task system? Paper or digital? Or maybe just what your daily routine is like. Thanks!

[Justin Campbell]

I’m also curious when you do testing, what does that look like in terms of recording results/etc.

[Paul]

2 hours ago, Daniel said:

I wonder what is the key to a low maintenance aquarium, something that you could walk away from for a month and when you can back everything would be okay?

The tank that needs the least maintenance is my 120 Discus tank. My wife and I had to go out of town last summer for the better part of 6 weeks. So that meant no water changes and feeding once a day at best. While all my tanks survived the 120 came through with flying colors. I attribute it to the fact it’s a large established planted tank .

 

Edited November 26, 2020 by Paul

[Daniel]

What is the best way to prepare for a power outage in the winter time?

Mention the question is from the Forum as it will drive people to the Forum

[Paul]

There’s 1168 watching the stream with a lot of questions and comments flying in so I don’t know if Cory will pick up many more questions from here. 

[FrozenFins]

Okay here my delimma,

I have empty tank space!! now what to do...

super persanbol Flowerhorn (kinda like Frank from the king of diy)

or

Altum Angelfish Aquarium with other fish that orgin from the amazon. 

[jefferz]

1 hour ago, Daniel said:

What is the best way to prepare for a power outage in the winter time?

What is the secret to growing Vallisneria?

 

Mention the question is from the Forum as it will drive people to the Forum

 

I live in rural ND so power outages in the winter during a blizzard can last multiple days.  Luckily I have a wood pellet stove to keep me warm but it's not great for whole home heating.
I picked up a cheap "tailgating" generator from Harbor Freight, I believe it was under $150, to run my heater and a small air pump with an air stone for water movement.  I use a space blanket to wrap the tank to help keep the temperature in.  I keep AmQuel on hand for those moments as well and test, test, test.
 

[Ben_RF]

That was a great show.  I meant to ask if the Coop is ever going to start doing stuff on TikTok.

[Cory]

Unlikely we'll do stuff on tiktok. It's hard to be on many platforms and youtube will take over tiktok, they are already beta testing the features just like tiktok in India that'll go world wide. 

Thanksk to all who showed up and sorry I didn't get to all the question. Got a little hectic there 😉