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Remove snails from a fish tank
Pulling them out by hand can work, but if there are a lot of them a net is the safe option. I get out my apple snails by slightly touching their foot muscle, they sense this and stop sticking to things when trying to hide inside the shell, and then I take them out. I do this rarely, when replantingRead more
Pulling them out by hand can work, but if there are a lot of them a net is the safe option. I get out my apple snails by slightly touching their foot muscle, they sense this and stop sticking to things when trying to hide inside the shell, and then I take them out. I do this rarely, when replanting or deep-cleaning the substrate.
See lessHow often should I redo the substrate of an aquascape?
I almost never replace the substrate entirely. It's a huge hassle and disrupts the ecosystem. Instead, I focus on maintaining it with the right balance of clean-up crew like shrimp and snails, which help break down waste. Also, healthy plant growth will absorb a lot of the nutrients from waste materRead more
I almost never replace the substrate entirely. It’s a huge hassle and disrupts the ecosystem. Instead, I focus on maintaining it with the right balance of clean-up crew like shrimp and snails, which help break down waste. Also, healthy plant growth will absorb a lot of the nutrients from waste material.
See lessHow to prepare saltwater for an aquarium?
I messed up my first batch by not letting it sit long enough. My fish were stressed for days. Don’t rush it!
I messed up my first batch by not letting it sit long enough. My fish were stressed for days. Don’t rush it!
See lessWhat materials should I use in my DIY pond to help hold the water?
Concrete can be a good option if you want something permanent. But it requires a proper seal, otherwise small leaks will form.
Concrete can be a good option if you want something permanent. But it requires a proper seal, otherwise small leaks will form.
See lessWhat are the best fish species for a community tank?
Woof! the keeper to the rescue... Fun aside, you gotta get yourself some Honey Gourami, White Cloud Mountain Minnows (get a whole squad of them), Guppies, Tetras, Platies, and Dwarf Pencilfish (just keep them away from the Neon Tetras). Don't put all these together, pick and choose what you like andRead more
Woof! the keeper to the rescue…
Fun aside, you gotta get yourself some Honey Gourami, White Cloud Mountain Minnows (get a whole squad of them), Guppies, Tetras, Platies, and Dwarf Pencilfish (just keep them away from the Neon Tetras). Don’t put all these together, pick and choose what you like and what you’re going for. I myself am quite a guppy and platy guy. Make sure to throw in some plants and driftwood for them to play in, and you’ve got yourself a party!
Just remember, no more than 15 of these little dudes, or it’ll be like a clown car in there. Trust me, you want them to have enough space to do their thing without getting all up in each other’s gills. Hope this helps 🙂
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