Twisted a cap on the canister filter the wrong way and snapped the locking fitting. Popped it back on and doesn't seem to leak so fingers crossed (and put spare life boat nearby..)
So, my worst and almost fatal mistake was only a year ago. My fish store told me to tie my java fern down to a rock with sewing thread. I chose the heavy duty stuff so it wouldn't break down. About a month later, I walk by my tank and notice one of my cory cats going bonkers. He was going around and around in a perfect circle along the bottom on the tank. I went in and tried to pick him up, he nearly killed himself trying to get away from me, but he couldn't. Turned out he had somehow gotten the loop that was around the java fern had gotten caught around his lips!!!! I ended up getting him out ( with a lot of effort that had him bleeding) and took a needle and slowly released the knot around his lips. He survived and completely healed. I will never use string or fishing line in my tank again!!!!!
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My most repetitive mistake is going to the fish store when I need absolutely nothing at all, it's like there is some cosmic force that will not let me leave with out buying something, I have a box under my tank table with filters, air pumps, heaters.. I have a problem...
I have a 46 bowfront in storage! Just need a place for it, I have a feeling that my biggest mistake will ultimately be scaring my girlfriend off by overcrowding our apartment w fish tanks..
You aren't the only one...
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I got my boyfriend hooked. He just joined the forum and wants a tank for his place.
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Lol - just used the gravel vac to remove 10 gal and for the umpteenth time forgot to check the hose hadn't popped out of the bucket...
I thinl everyone has had that happen before. Makes a nclice big mess too
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Lol - just used the gravel vac to remove 10 gal and for the umpteenth time forgot to check the hose hadn't popped out of the bucket...
Mine has a clip that hold it to the bucket.
Ran out of c02 booster today.
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That's a good idea - will see what we have in the house.