The Mediocreef

crusso1993 · Feb 20, 2023

Mschmidt said:
I traded some plants, left with rotala and ludwigia that I didn't have before. and I accidentally bought some rocket killi fish. oops. They're in with the betta now, may go in the 5 if I think she is too agro for them.

Those accidental buys happen. Try not to beat yourself up too much over it. If you should be feeling the guilt, I can sometimes be a compassionate counselor. Sometimes.

crusso1993 · Feb 20, 2023

BTW - have we seen this betta you speak of?

Mschmidt · Feb 20, 2023

Fish Styx said:
"Accidentally".

I slipped, I promise. At least I didn't come home with a bunch of turkana's too. That would require filling and scaping the empty 40.

crusso1993 said:
Those accidental buys happen. Try not to beat yourself up too much over it.

I don't know what happened. One minute I'm packing up, the next I have fish in a bag.

crusso1993 said:
If you should be feeling the guilt, I can sometimes be a compassionate counselor. Sometimes.

hate to make you work too hard.

Mschmidt · Feb 20, 2023

crusso1993 said:
BTW - have we seen this betta you speak of?

a blurry one over on @Cthulukelele's build.

Here she is, named Bella

crusso1993 · Feb 20, 2023

Mschmidt said:
I slipped, I promise. At least I didn't come home with a bunch of turkana's too. That would require filling and scaping the empty 40.

I don't know what happened. One minute I'm packing up, the next I have fish in a bag.

hate to make you work too hard.

Quoted twice in the same comment. I feel kind of honored now.

Mschmidt · Feb 20, 2023

crusso1993 said:
Quoted twice in the same comment. I feel kind of honored now.

easier to keep thoughts separate that way.

rmorris_14 · Feb 20, 2023

Mschmidt said:
easier to keep thoughts separate that way.

AKA it’s not about you @crusso1993

crusso1993 · Feb 20, 2023

rmorris_14 said:
AKA it’s not about you @crusso1993

I agree. His comment was only 2/3rds about me. Nevertheless, I’m good enough, smart enough and, dog gone it, people like me.

Projects with Sam · Feb 22, 2023

crusso1993 said:
I agree. His comment was only 2/3rds about me. Nevertheless, I’m good enough, smart enough and, dog gone it, people like me.

Mschmidt · Feb 23, 2023

Latest full tank shot with clean acrylic brought to you by magic eraser sheets.
(Nom nom)

Oh where have you been all my life you beautiful magic eraser?

New shades, turns out they print better when you make sure the bed is level and clean.

And new feeder cup with the first tank inhabit to discover it (and a gif)

Finally, #tangthursday

steveschuerger · Feb 23, 2023

Mschmidt said:
Latest full tank shot with clean acrylic brought to you by magic eraser sheets.
(Nom nom)

Oh where have you been all my life you beautiful magic eraser?

New shades, turns out they print better when you make sure the bed is level and clean.

And new feeder cup with the first tank inhabit to discover it (and a gif)

Finally, #tangthursday

Yeah I love my acrylic 90 Discus tank. Until it needs cleaning. I get 90% done with one of those magnetic scrapers. The rest on the outside I use a damp fluffy cleaning cloth.

Mschmidt · Feb 23, 2023

steveschuerger said:
Yeah I love my acrylic 90 Discus tank. Until it needs cleaning. I get 90% done with one of those magnetic scrapers. The rest on the outside I use a damp fluffy cleaning cloth.

I wasn't getting anywhere with the magnetic scraper. You can see what it was like at the bottom of the tank. I still have dog nose prints to take care of though. He likes to snap at the fishes, especially the tang. they don't care either way.

steveschuerger · Feb 23, 2023

By the way here’s the latest pic. Just cleaned.

tbrown · Feb 23, 2023

steveschuerger said:
By the way here’s the latest pic. Just cleaned.

Is that a Marlboro Red or...?

steveschuerger · Feb 23, 2023

tbrown3589 said:
Is that a Marlboro Red or...?

Orange Melon. Developed the melanistic coloring probably due to black backround and natural gravel substrate. I’m fine with it tho. I thin it looks neat. And healthy otherwise.