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MakeEm Fancy
09:53:56 Ally 💜
I have a betta with snails in a 20 gallon. It stays pretty clean
Versailles
09:53:34 Versa
I would've done live plants but my betta kept attacking and breaking them every chance he got. So I did silk. And then resorted to a sponge filter because the water flow was too much for him lol
Hummingbird Meadows
09:53:33 Bird
@Charm, lol that is different!
Backwood Barns
09:52:09 Charm's Wubs
I do keep a HOB (hang on back) filter in my betta tank, as well as a sponge filter. However, I have a metric shit-ton of live plants that break up the water flow. And my betta seems to defy all the rules and actually likes hanging out near the outflow of the filter *glares lightly at Nalo* he also made friends with two female guppy fry I tossed in for him to snack on, so now he has friends, which I never figured would happen.
Backwood Barns
09:49:39 Charm's Wubs
I have a 135 gallon tropical tank, a 40 gallon guppy tank that I (regretfully) neglect, and a 20 gallon tank. The 20 gallon is my betta tank and requires the absolute most work to keep it clean. The smaller the tanks, the more difficult they are to maintain, in my opinion!
Versailles
09:46:55 Versa
Bettas are also tropical, so they require a heater. And they're very sensitive to filters with any kind of water flow, and require sponge filters instead therefore
Versailles
09:46:20 Versa
Yes. 10% water change a week, and checking water parameters frequently
Hummingbird Meadows
09:45:51 Bird
@Versa, even a betta aquarium?
Versailles
09:45:27 Versa
I had a betta as a starter fish. With any fish, it's important to remember aquariums are a heck ton of work
Sunni
09:43:32 Sunni bunny
Thanks ZZ
Hummingbird Meadows
09:42:59 Bird
What about guppies as a starter fish?
Kangaroo Studs
09:34:30 ZequineZ - ZZ
Ooo good catch sunni
Insignia Elites
09:32:16 Em
Pretty happy with this match I think
-HEE Click-
Sunni
09:29:41 Sunni bunny
-HEE Click-
Oh nice
ZequineZ
09:20:04 ZEZ - ZZ
Plants don’t add bacteria but they do consume some of the toxins
Hummingbird Meadows
09:19:29 Bird
@Em, that's a good idea. Do the plants add bacteria too?
ZequineZ
09:19:24 ZEZ - ZZ
Beneficial bacteria can be hit or miss I’ve heard but I personally have had good results with it. If you can steal some established filter media from someone that boosts it too
Insignia Elites
09:17:52 Em
If you add beneficial bacteria which you can get at pet stores it can make it faster :)
Angels angels
09:17:48 [1k+ brindles] Angel
With cycling though you have to take into account a brand new fresh tank can run forever but unless something is put into the system, it will never be cycled because the beneficial bacteria doesn't have anything to feed on
ZequineZ
09:17:40 ZEZ - ZZ
Yeah I did have issues with nitrite for months myself thinking back

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MakeEm Fancy
09:53:56 Ally 💜
I have a betta with snails in a 20 gallon. It stays pretty clean
Versailles
09:53:34 Versa
I would've done live plants but my betta kept attacking and breaking them every chance he got. So I did silk. And then resorted to a sponge filter because the water flow was too much for him lol
Hummingbird Meadows
09:53:33 Bird
@Charm, lol that is different!
Backwood Barns
09:52:09 Charm's Wubs
I do keep a HOB (hang on back) filter in my betta tank, as well as a sponge filter. However, I have a metric shit-ton of live plants that break up the water flow. And my betta seems to defy all the rules and actually likes hanging out near the outflow of the filter *glares lightly at Nalo* he also made friends with two female guppy fry I tossed in for him to snack on, so now he has friends, which I never figured would happen.
Backwood Barns
09:49:39 Charm's Wubs
I have a 135 gallon tropical tank, a 40 gallon guppy tank that I (regretfully) neglect, and a 20 gallon tank. The 20 gallon is my betta tank and requires the absolute most work to keep it clean. The smaller the tanks, the more difficult they are to maintain, in my opinion!
Versailles
09:46:55 Versa
Bettas are also tropical, so they require a heater. And they're very sensitive to filters with any kind of water flow, and require sponge filters instead therefore
Versailles
09:46:20 Versa
Yes. 10% water change a week, and checking water parameters frequently
Hummingbird Meadows
09:45:51 Bird
@Versa, even a betta aquarium?
Versailles
09:45:27 Versa
I had a betta as a starter fish. With any fish, it's important to remember aquariums are a heck ton of work
Sunni
09:43:32 Sunni bunny
Thanks ZZ
Hummingbird Meadows
09:42:59 Bird
What about guppies as a starter fish?
Kangaroo Studs
09:34:30 ZequineZ - ZZ
Ooo good catch sunni
Insignia Elites
09:32:16 Em
Pretty happy with this match I think
-HEE Click-
Sunni
09:29:41 Sunni bunny
-HEE Click-
Oh nice
ZequineZ
09:20:04 ZEZ - ZZ
Plants don’t add bacteria but they do consume some of the toxins
Hummingbird Meadows
09:19:29 Bird
@Em, that's a good idea. Do the plants add bacteria too?
ZequineZ
09:19:24 ZEZ - ZZ
Beneficial bacteria can be hit or miss I’ve heard but I personally have had good results with it. If you can steal some established filter media from someone that boosts it too
Insignia Elites
09:17:52 Em
If you add beneficial bacteria which you can get at pet stores it can make it faster :)
Angels angels
09:17:48 [1k+ brindles] Angel
With cycling though you have to take into account a brand new fresh tank can run forever but unless something is put into the system, it will never be cycled because the beneficial bacteria doesn't have anything to feed on
ZequineZ
09:17:40 ZEZ - ZZ
Yeah I did have issues with nitrite for months myself thinking back

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Tall Boots June 25, 2022 04:55 PM


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I've been looking for some tall riding boots and have found this pair. Click I think I really like them, and was just curious if anyone has had any experience with these in particular, or this brand. Or just any general advice on tall boots! Thank you all!
Tall Boots June 26, 2022 12:21 AM

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If you want them to last, don't buy them. I had a pair of Horze a few years back, and they did not hold up to consistent use. Horze is a cheap brand in general, and I can almost guarantee these boots are made from artificial leather.
I'm not sure how much you will be using them, for me I wore them every time I rode, about 3-5 times a week at the time. Twice a day maximum, I only had 2 horses then. They were not terribly abused, I dusted them off after every week and cleaned them thoroughly about once every two weeks. Kept them as far away from water as I could. I will say they were incredibly thin, which works well if you need them to stretch.
I really don't have anything good to say about Horze boots, aside from them being cheap.

However, a boot I would recommend would definitely be a baseline Ariat field boot. Most local tack shops will carry them, and will probably have a good deal on them too. I have a pair of the Contour II field boots, got them for $200 at my local tack store. Great quality leather, thick but not too thick. They take a bit to break in, but once you do they're amazing.
If you wanted to go a bit further, I would recommend Tattini. They're my current favorite, so much so that I've sidelined my Ariats. Incredible quality leather, thinner than Ariat but easier to break in, and fits your leg amazingly. Mine have an elastic side panel that allows them to stretch a bit, as I have small ankles but semi big calves. They're beautiful and have held up wonderfully through all the wear and tear I've put them through, including waltzing through paddocks full of puddles. They retail for about $350-400, for the model I have at least (the boxer). However, I got a discount because my grandmother is one of their retailers. I'm sure you could snag a pair for $300.
This is all just my opinion, I'm sure others will have different opinions, and I encourage you to compare them and decide on what is best for you :)
Tall Boots July 20, 2022 07:05 AM


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Recommend for good quality on a lower budget:
Mountain Horse, Ariat, Tredstep, DeNiro.
Parlanti are my faves and will last for ages but they're expensive.
Tall Boots July 20, 2022 11:29 AM

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The Horze brand WILL NOT hold up. The boots fall apart. I've had 3 pairs all different styles and they are terrible.

Ariats are your best bet.
Tall Boots July 20, 2022 01:40 PM


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Horze is a cheap brand mainly aimed at beginners who want to look the part. Honestly, if you want a nice pair of boots that will hold up, go have a look at Dublin, or even Ariat! (A little more on the pricy side, but well worth it if you're going to be riding lots.)
Ariats are great because even though they are very expensive, the boots hold up amazingly and if they dont, you can send them back every year and they'll send you a new pair or refund you! I personally love my dublins, but my mother loves a new pair of boots every year and swears by her ariats lol.

Edited at July 20, 2022 01:40 PM by Belle

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