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The jar: I found a jar approx 12 inches high and 8 inches in diameter in a second hand store. I'm guessing it's maybe 3 (or five?) gallons, I haven't tried measuring yet, I'm testing for leaks and will clean it of soap residue (I've already done this successfully for a smaller jar, so we'll see...

Ever since my last order of plants I've been seeing weird things in my tank. I haven't seen anything like it outside my aquarium either.

I noticed something that looked like an air bubble that was a bit larger than the rest and was moving erratically under the breeder trap I have in my tank. It was trying to get out from underneath and eventually escaped. On closer look it appeared to be kinda like a tiny silvery tick or perhaps...

oh crap. Now I don't know where it went - I should have killed it when I had the chance!

It's pink and narrow, and it's gliding along the glass. Approx 1 inch long. The fish are uninterested. What the heck is this thing? I'm not sure whether I can work up the courage to smoosh it and throw it in the trash... probably not a good idea to flush it... I put a pic of it in my gallery.

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I'm a bit tired right now and might not be processing this well. So basically according to Seachem: The API salicylate-based ammonia kit gives you a reading for ammonia whether it's free or "bound" by a dechlorniator. And Amquel+ is completely incompatible with the API ammonia test kit for...

Crap she mellowed out after I put her back in the tank, but now has turned a little opaque. I've added Seachem Flourish to the tank, I'm wondering if that's what's affecting them.

I have a female ghost shrimp w/eggs which was frantically swimming against the sides of the tank like she wants to get out. I've just done a water change and added iodine (maybe she's freaking out cuz it may trigger her to molt)? I took her out and put her in a separate container (watered it...

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