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Well I know it's rare but I have a couple of Otos that do. They swim right up with the tetras and munch on them.

Hey, since I'm talking to myself in that other Moss Ball Benefits thread, I figured it'd be rude to also interrupt myself! I walked by the tank to the first Oto+Moss Ball interest I've seen in a week. It must be very comfy and squishee. Is the jury out on whether they also find it tasty? Or...

OMG talk about a blast from the past. 5 years later isn't that like half the lifespan of the interwebs. And familiar faces in the exact thread I'm looking for information on. After my second batch of Oto babies disappeared, I'm feeling desperate. Someone online mentioned a Moss Ball might be...

Also I would be fine if my betta only ate the bloodworms, but he eats the others' food as well. If I isolate him, he's eating the untouched flake off the bottom.

I'm not sure what you mean... as I stated I've only given mine less than 1 pea twice in 3 weeks. I don't even give it to him once a week...

I use Prime but I confess I only use a few drops in each bucket, I'm careful not to overdose it. I can add a few drops to the tank as well, if that would help to heal. The temp is at 78 so I think we're good there. I'll make some tests on the water parameters and get back to you, but I know...

So I've had this guy for about 3 weeks now. Whereas he was very territorial early on, he seems to have calmed down quite a bit and now I see the small fish actually trying to rip food out of his mouth. :irked: (I have 2 feed rings now and try to put enough food in at once that the frenzy can...

I'm still laughing at the invasion of green army men. Great idea! Gorgeous tanks too. (Funny how your mountain minnows are basically at the surface line. Mine hardly go up that high?)

Here's my guy.

My tank has your dimensions. You could get zebra danios if you want, but they won't get to do a whole lot and you won't get to see them do much. They're very zippy fish, and 20 H is only 24" long if I'm right on the estimate. I have white cloud minnows (a slightly slower cousin) and even they...

Have you tried buying a small desk fan and blowing it over the top or filter during the day? (I don't have AC, and it has been 90 inside our apt for 4 days this week. >< I am maintaining 78-82 using the fan and occasional frozen water bottles, but that's an extreme measure for this heat wave.)...

I have a large amano shrimp also that my betta seems fine with. (Although it's only been two weeks.) The funniest thing was when they were meeting and greeting, and the betta sat there while the shrimp worked his antennae all over the betta - it looked like he was getting a professional massage...

I guess I buy more aquarium salt than we go through table salt. I bought 1 shaker in like 8 years... I go through so few of either that in the back of my mind, I'd rather spend $1 or $2 more and get the proper stuff. It's purely peace of mind and personal preference. However, I don't really...

I've never been able to do the splits. I'm sure I could never, ever do them after age 65. lol WOW.

I can't assume it's true with every LFS, but I know that at least 3 out of 6 I have been to over the years sold me fish that developed ich. I always just assumed that they had good intentions/reasons to instruct you to have it in your arsenal of products. (I hate to say it but if a box of salt...

I have a new cherry shrimp in my 20g, and boy is he tiny - he's small enough to fit through the filter intake, so I wrapped a sponge around it (and it's worked). I wouldn't rule out your cherry shrimp finding another way in though. After the first night of my little ones (from my LFS), they...

I'd have to say that this is definitely a contact sport :/. The fins aren't so bad that they aren't there, but one of the new neons is working on growing back about 25% of his. What's wrong with my children! *jk*

So I'm again worrying needlessly. Awesome! Is it possible they will (hopefully soon) learn to get along and this WWE match will end soon?

Thanks everybody, it's nice to have a renewed interest in the hobby. I've always had my tanks (sometimes 1, sometimes 2 at once etc.), but changing water and tossing some food was kind of the extent of my enjoyment for the last few months. I'll tell you one thing though... I made the right...

Since increasing the size of my neon school to 7 last week, and seeing everyone relax and get comfortable over the last few days, my not-quite-full-size new (male?) tetras are pecking up a storm! I'm looking at my school and thinking that somehow I may have ended up with 5 slender/long bodied...