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addiethefoodbringer · 4 years

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Unpopular opinion: asking to pet strangers dogs is very rude because very few dogs enjoy being pet by strangers and puts people who have dogs you cannot pet in an uncomfortable situation, as well contributes to the culture of people thinking they can just pet cute looking dogs without asking at all.

#foodbringer speaks #its very stressful that this got popular #super interesting that all the vets i follow reblogged it tho

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thespicebettas · 6 years

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List of things I have regretting buying/doing because they were popular with fishblr at the time of me doing it

Feel free to add on

-divided tanks

-halfmoon bettas

-that goddam 5.5 topfin kit that always leaks no matter what you do

-sponge filters for E V E R Y T H I N G (this just in I really loathe sponge filters now)

-hydor theo heaters. Goddamn.

-dirtied tanks

-any petco/petsmart ornament. The paint bubbles and flakes off on all of them. All of them.

-d i v i d e d t a n k s

#fishblr #foodbringer speaks

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boundlesshart · 2 years

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The stare Lorenz gives the wyverns is much the same type he'd give their rider: measured, unflinching, and with an expected amount of irritability. This time, however, it is tempered with—ah, caution. Not that he holds any great fear of wyverns. Just a healthy amount of respect he'd give any unfamiliar animal. Even the best rider is thrown from their mount more than once; Lorenz has only chosen to stay to the ones with dulled teeth and four hooves on the Goddess's green earth. His hands are empty, one raised cautiously despite being a respectful distance from their snouts so that they may catch his scent, and hopefully find some clarity to his presence. "What is Claude thinking, of all the—dubious ideas to pass through his skull." He's speaking aloud, through grit teeth, even if he is the only one to hear his plight. To the winged ladies: "You two likely have has little insight into your wayward owner's whereabouts as I. No offerings today, only—Claude, you'd better not be shrouded behind their wings!"

So much commotion today! Both wyverns look over at Lorenz curiously, flicking their tongues at his open palms. No food. But to a wyvern, that is hardly a roadblock. This only means that the food is someplace else.

While Roxane is familiar with Lorenz coming in and out of the stable, Tomyris is less sure. She turns to her wingpartner, "Is this another Khalid Friend?"

"Friend by technicality," Roxane explains. "He is not dangerous. We can dislike him, but we cannot eat him."

"I see...." Tomyris looks down at Lorenz, clearly deep in thought. "Not Friend. But not Enemy. Like... Bad Smell. We dislike bad smell, but cannot kill it."

"Truth." Roxane squeezes her head out of her stall, trying to get a better look at Lorenz. "Half-friend Stinky, tell us where Claudie is. Foodbringers are wise in their ways of obtaining food–surely you can obtain a rider the same way? We miss him." Sadness enters her tone, whether or not these are crocodile tears is difficult to tell. "Most of you treat us with no respect, and this makes us sad."

"So sad," Tomyris pipes up.

"Even now you shout at us and give us no offerings, as though we are vermin. We're not vermin."

"We're not vermin!"

"Bring foob," Roxane demands. "So many people come in here and scream in terror instead of giving us treats. Recognize our plight, fool! We're being starved! Help us!"

"I'm hungry!" Tomyris sticks her head out of the stall as well, stretching her neck as far as it can go. Her body slams against the stall door as she tries to grab the rose on Lorenz's chest.

#TOAAprilFools #lorenz brings no food or offerings? fool!

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addiethefoodbringer · 3 years

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It’s been a hard week for me but I wanted to celebrate a lil thing!

I’ve had clover for a week and every day I’ve managed to clean her two litter boxes despite feeling crummy! I’m proud of myself

#foodbringer speaks

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addiethefoodbringer · 3 years

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I brushed Clover today and pulled out two handfuls of fur off of her and she’s still shedding like crazy

#foodbringer speaks

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addiethefoodbringer · 3 years

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I scheduled my covid vaccine appointment !

#I’ve been qualified for a while to get it but I was having issues finding an open appointment #this is now my personal blog #foodbringer speaks

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addiethefoodbringer · 3 years

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First week done, and we have so many more to go.

#catblr #my pets #clover the cat #foodbringer speaks #she’s already captured my heart she’s perfect #she’s not perfect perfect she doesn’t know how to use a litter box #and she scratches on my stuff so I’ll have to make sure I keep up on clipping her nails #and she’s a little bit of a bastard when she’s on catnip #but she’s mine and that makes her perfect

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addiethefoodbringer · 3 years

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Alright I’ll try these again! Anyone on fishblr want to be penpals? Over 18 please!

#fishblr #pen pals #foodbringer speaks

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addiethefoodbringer · 4 years

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It is told, if you are quiet, the bastard will come out

#fishblr #betta splendens #pumpkin the betta #foodbringer speaks

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addiethefoodbringer · 4 years

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Fish-in cycling sucks! So here’s how to get through it.

So, I’m an idiot. I absolutely had every intention of waiting for my tank to cycle fish-out but I found a fish who needed a home and caring treatment NOW and I’m a sucker and I’ve done fish-in cycling before.

Now, this is a “do what I say, not what I do”. Don’t use this guide as an excuse. Or do, but read it through, and understand what commitment you’re making.

But I don’t actually see any in-depth guides of fish-in cycling so here I go 🤷‍♀️

🐟Part one: the essentials🐟

So what do you absolutely need to buy the SECOND you realize you have to go through the process?

Here’s your shopping list:

a tank that suits the minimum of your fish’s requirements. I’m going to assume most of you are cycling for a single domesticated betta splendens. I recommend 5 gallons or more. If you can afford the space for more, do more. Seriously.

Seachem prime. You can get the cheaper stuff later, seachem prime has ammonia binding properties, and can neutralize ammonia for 24 hours after added. ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL.

A filter. Whatever kind you want. As long as it circulates the water through it, it’ll do. I prefer internal filters and HOBs. Some people prefer sponge filters. Whatever man, whatever is most accessible for you to get ASAP, you can switch later. Keep in mind what flow rate is most comfortable for your fish.

Filter media. Those carbon pads given with filters are utterly useless most of the time, you’re gunna wanna Kobe those straight in the trash can and pick yourself up some media. The cheapest I think is aquarium sponge, I bought a three pack for 5$.

A liquid testing kit. Most people buy API’s, it’s readily accessible and has a price tag averaging about 30$. It’s the most expensive of the “need now” items but it is absolutely the key for success. You have a little leeway with saving up to buy it, but without it you’re going to be guessing in the dark, which is not ideal.

So I’m not going to explain the basics of the nitrogen cycling process here, especially since there is a lovely in-depth guide I could link instead. (Note to self, link scalestails here) I’m merely explaining the steps of how to go through this carefully with the least likely damage of hurting your fishy friend.

*NOTE* I did not include a filter on this list because it is not esstential for in-fish cycling. However, if you have a tropical fish, getting a filter and thermometer is essential for their needs, not but for in fish cycling. (Sorry new fishkeepers, setup is very expensive.)

🐟Part two: the process🐟

So, let’s assume you weren’t able to obtain the testing kit right away. The game plan is as follows: 50% changes every single day, with a 100% change at least weekly. We can assess later when you have the testing kit if this often is necessary (it probably is).

So you do have your testing kit? Great! Test your tap water’s ph, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates reading. Take a note of this number. For example, mine are 0/0/5 with a ph of 8.2!

And the game plan is still the same as without the testing kit, daily 50% changes, but you should be testing every single day to keep track of how fast the waste stacks up.

I don’t know about y’all, but I was reading at at least 1.0ppm every day. Which is where the ammonia binding in prime comes in. It neutralizes ammonia for 24 hours, so it’ll keep the water safe until you can come take care of it every day. You’ll have to adjust your water change schedule accordingly, changing more or less water depending on how fast the waste is building.

For reference, ammonia is toxic at .50ppm and nitrites is toxic as soon as it’s read. Nitrates, which is what we’re after, is toxic at over 20 ppm. But we won’t be seeing nitrates for a while.

And that’s what you’re going to do for a while. You’ll slowly watch your ammonia turn into nitrites and your nitrites turn into nitrates, all the while constantly changing the water and keeping waste production low. You’ll be able to stop testing every day but you should still test several times a week to keep an eye on the tank progress. Eventually your readings will fall to 0/0/x, and you can celebrate! You’re at the home stretch. This is where you’ll be testing everyday but you can give daily water changes a break, making sure you never get a reading over those 0s. If you do, change the water and keep testing.

If you can make it a full seven days without getting a single reading on ammonia and nitrites, congrats! You’ve made it to a fully sustainable cycle! I’d keep an eye on it for a while longer, cycles can be a bit unstable when they’re new. But you should be able to downgrade to weekly 20% water changes (or as your tank needs.) and keep up with weekly testing :)

But congrats you made it!!

🐟Part three: So why did you say this wasn’t the ideal way to cycle, again?🐟

So this is, while a LOT of work, totally doable, why is it so unfeasible?

A normal fishless cycle takes 6-8 weeks on average.

My cycle took me 8-12 weeks with high maintence and risk to my fish. It’s not ideal.

Again, if you have a choice, do it right, but if not, you’ve got options

#fishblr #ive had this guide sitting in my drafts forever #foodbringer speaks #guides

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addiethefoodbringer · 3 years

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Uh I just checked back on King of DIY’s channel, what happened to the arowana and the stingrays? Does anyone know?

#fishblr #king of diy #foodbringer speaks #not that I think he’s a good caretaker but I was curious and like???? how do you lose five stingrays #did he give them away????????????#did they die????