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by fancy
Wed Mar 12, 2025 5:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles
Replies: 14
Views: 4237

Re: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles


Since your bag still seems intact, I'm starting to think those black pebbles might not be the best choice for your shrimp tank. I mean, who needs a glowing floor, right? The shrimp definitely won't appreciate eating any coating that might be on them, and who knows what could leach into the water ...
by fancy
Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles
Replies: 14
Views: 4237

Re: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles



Since your bag still seems intact, I'm starting to think those black pebbles might not be the best choice for your shrimp tank. I mean, who needs a glowing floor, right? The shrimp definitely won't appreciate eating any coating that might be on them, and who knows what could leach into the water ...
by fancy
Tue Mar 11, 2025 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles
Replies: 14
Views: 4237

Re: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles


I just rinse it in a bucket till the water's clear, then it's good to go in the tank.


Thanks for the explanation, but I'm still unsure about the velvet Elvis comparison. I think I'll just check if these pebbles glow in the dark to confirm. For $5, I'd rather just buy something else if it's not ...
by fancy
Tue Mar 11, 2025 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles
Replies: 14
Views: 4237

Re: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles


I initially thought you were referring to regular black pebbles, which could be used with glo fish if desired, possibly to enhance their colors. However, in your third post, it seems you're saying they're specifically glo pebbles, not just ordinary black ones.

Could you please share a link to ...
by fancy
Tue Mar 11, 2025 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles
Replies: 14
Views: 4237

Re: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles


I initially thought you were referring to regular black pebbles, which could be used with glo fish if desired, possibly to enhance their colors. However, in your third post, it seems you're saying they're specifically glo pebbles, not just ordinary black ones.

Could you please share a link to ...
by fancy
Tue Mar 11, 2025 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles
Replies: 14
Views: 4237

Re: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles

graye wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 2:52 pm I just rinse it in a bucket till the water's clear, then it's good to go in the tank.
Thanks for the tip, I was wondering if those glo pebbles might've had some coating on them, glad I don't have to worry about that.
by fancy
Tue Mar 11, 2025 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles
Replies: 14
Views: 4237

Cleaning new aquarium substrate pebbles

I just got my black aquarium pebbles in the mail. I figured they'd be a good choice since I read that's what shrimp are used to in the wild. (I also came across that parrots should eat commercial seed diets - yeah, right, that's a great example of why you can't always trust the internet.)

The ...
by fancy
Thu Feb 20, 2025 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Amano shrimp death: two found deceased
Replies: 10
Views: 4629

Re: Amano shrimp death: two found deceased

Hi FunFish - it's comforting to know I'm not the only one who thinks getting old is a challenge. My mom's words still stick with me: 'If you don't have cancer, you can't complain.' I'm grateful I don't have cancer, but this year I've had some age-related issues. I've been dealing with a condition ...
by fancy
Thu Feb 20, 2025 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Amano shrimp death: two found deceased
Replies: 10
Views: 4629

Re: Amano shrimp death: two found deceased


Morning after the water change, I found 2 dead shrimp - one was recent, the other looked like it had been dead for a while. I've got a test kit, just not sure which test to do first. If it's an ammonia issue, I've got a product that can help.

To be honest, I've been struggling since May with ...
by fancy
Thu Feb 20, 2025 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Amano shrimp death: two found deceased
Replies: 10
Views: 4629

Re: Amano shrimp death: two found deceased

What a comfort to know I'm not alone in thinking time flies by. My days blend together, and I often find myself checking my phone to keep track of the date. My Umbrella cockatoo is quite the character, and even when she's covered for the night, she recognizes the sound of the refrigerator opening or ...