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29 gallons set up January 2021 I think, 2/3 undergravel with fairly chunky gravel, 1/3 sand. 4 Bronze corydoras, unknown number of guppies, one Albino Bristlenose. Gets a monthly water change. Plants are crypts and Anubis Nana I think. Roots at the right, pothos ivy, doesn't get much light...

Thank goodness for mods!

Thanks for moving it, I didn't know how

Actually the Carrier installer had colon cancer and his colon removed in november and wants to do the install by himself and i am concerned on both his ability and his warranty. He's not looking good. I have sympathy and I have common sense and they are having a war. Hoping bid number 3 is...

one thing was different. I had a small piece of limestone in the 55. I just removed it. Cleaned the glass, will do a water change tomorrow, give it another try. I may dunk plants in bleach water though, then rinse in dechlorinated water.

I have fought cyanobacteria and all kinds of algae, doing nothing different to it than to my other tanks, except, I used a really bright light at the beginning on the 55. Only fluorescent on the 40. So I think i will remove the fish and snails and shrimp and put them in my 40 long. dip the...

I don't trust the Carrier installer. Too much bait and switch, he's got quite a story.

finding out what brand of HVAC equipment is best is almost impossible since all opinions are slanted

@AdoraBelle Dearheart How are you coping with the National Health strike? Did you get to see your GP?

you must have healthy fish there. If I get a tank all healthy I stop buying because healthy fish are apparently quite rare in North Texas, USA.

I should make that staying alive mine. but for now it's de-junking. Everyone have a safe and happy 2024

Went on a morning hike for new years. Legs and feet are fine, shoulders and arms suffering from Saturday and Sunday

Maybe you have too much time to focus on it? Expectations are hard to match sometimes. Looks like a nice tank to me.

I will second the vitamin when you are not eating well. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and maybe a pot of coffee after breakfast? Coffee has a mildly anti-depressant effect. I'll also second kicking brother in the butt and tell him to put on his big boy pants and handle his stuff.

self care is critical. rest. you can do that now. Once business opens on tuesday you will likely have your hands full

some men never grow up. i've married 3 of them. and divorced. Hopefully your brother will be the exception on that.

Your situation has made me address mine better, I have 3 daughters, youngest is my executor, current will was written in the hospital, but I have distributed most of what each will inherit to them gradually, and will probably sell my house this year and get something more affordable. I have a...

Hoping for a better year, 2023 was certainly a wild ride

or take them rat hunting. That works too

Happy New Year - I'm staying home to keep my dogs calm. Neighbors shoot off fireworks

I wish I had inspiration. I am settling my affairs this year, selling my now over-priced (once modest) home to get enough to buy something in another part of the US where the real estate market isn't inflated. I'm guessing life insurance isn't going to assist with your mom's final expenses. Just...

Happy holidays.

sounds like things are coming together as far as help. Some things can't be helped. Hang in there

Can they put the hospital bed downstairs? Sounds like it's time.

hoping to ride this out, I get Medicare in May 2024, and hopefully I will have a good spring season cleaning ponds, because I don't qualify for any medical assistance except the ACA. The financial seems to be the rough end of the ride. Good news is all the people moving to Texas have almost...

That is more the end of a story than the beginning. I also sold my oceanic 55 without redoing seals, to someone that wants to use it to start seedlings. And that's fine with me, They have built a 2 story behind my apiary, November 1st I went in for regular thyroid bloodwork but I mentioned to...

sounds like you are holding up pretty well. The hospital bed will be a help I'm sure. Terrible time of year for this with so much emotional stuff, but things are as they are. Hang in there

that's kinda what happened when my angels bred. Then he killed her and resolved the situation.

so my oak root I've had in the garden weathering for a couple years might be ok?

Losing the house is rough. on top of losing your parents. Take time for yourself, you will need your strength in the seige to come maybe? Do you still have your flat?

one day at a time. One moment at a time. Enjoy the time you can.

Letting yourself cry is important. Getting outdoors to walk the dog and breathe in private is too. Allow yourself to mentally rest even if you don't sleep. Watch a movie with mum after looking in photo albums? And household help, is that an option? Keeping up with laundry and kitchen is a lot...

Being a caregiver for a relative who is declining is very tough. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. It sounds like you have a good support team, lean when you have to, and yes walk your dog. Dogs are the greatest listeners and comforts

I cut plexiglass with an exacto knife, metal ruler, masking tape to secure the edge so it doesn't chip and a couple of pair of pliers

Happy Thanksgiving, bees are done I'm going to daughter's for dinner

I have a 110 in my 35 gallon hex and that is adequate for some reason, probably because albino bristlenose and guppies aren't the most tropical fish. maybe because it is not a wide tank

I only use a 25 in 5 gallon or smaller. North Texas does get cold. In the spring I unplug all the heaters and remove them. It also gets hot

thank you.

he isn't brown today, but he is a little different color than she is. Thank you. he seems happy.