The Pet Thread

[Chappers 71]

Had to rescue Bella this morning, she got herself out of her harness & went down into the river, the tide was out & she got stuck up to the tops of her shoulders. I was so worried, had to find a place to tie up Frank then clamber down the very steep 20 or so feet of river bank & then wade out in the mud, which by the time I’d got to her was half way up my shins, got a lead on her & dragged her out.
I then spent 2 hours cleaning them both, as she’d got mud all over Frank on the journey home followed by cleaning out the discovery…Bloody dog, she’s a very naughty girl

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by peaceindriving

Not the furry kind, but still great entertainment. It’s fun to see the interactions and behaviors between them. No names, I’m just their keeper…., a fishkeeper.

Assume with the plants you're dosing CO2?

We had a fish tank thread here years ago...there are a few of us.

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Had to rescue Bella this morning, she got herself out of her harness & went down into the river, the tide was out & she got stuck up to the tops of her shoulders. I was so worried, had to find a place to tie up Frank then clamber down the very steep 20 or so feet of river bank & then wade out in the mud, which by the time I’d got to her was half way up my shins, got a lead on her & dragged her out.
I then spent 2 hours cleaning them both, as she’d got mud all over Frank on the journey home followed by cleaning out the discovery…Bloody dog, she’s a very naughty girl

Wow - but, safe and got a nice bath out of it too.

[peaceindriving]

[QUOTE=ShopVac;30291285]Assume with the plants you're dosing CO2?

We had a fish tank thread here years ago...there are a few of us.

No CO2. I use SeaChem plant foods/tabs,LED lighting and just vigilant with weekly water changes. I love the fish and have had this for about 4 years. It’s only 12 gallons and a bookshelf style. recently been thinking about going a little larger to 40. This is when we first adopted our chiweenie. She was so curious, but now doesn’t pay much attention.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Had to rescue Bella this morning, she got herself out of her harness & went down into the river, the tide was out & she got stuck up to the tops of her shoulders. I was so worried, had to find a place to tie up Frank then clamber down the very steep 20 or so feet of river bank & then wade out in the mud, which by the time I’d got to her was half way up my shins, got a lead on her & dragged her out.
I then spent 2 hours cleaning them both, as she’d got mud all over Frank on the journey home followed by cleaning out the discovery…Bloody dog, she’s a very naughty girl

Glad she's okay.

[bucketfoot]

It took a little while for us to get over the loss of our Corgi, but we were finally ready for our next family member and were able to pick him up a couple of days early on Friday.

Meet Gimli

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by bucketfoot

Meet Gimli

Adorable, congrats - I'm sure you'll soon remember what puppyhood was all about.

I never looked at a new puppy as 'a replacement'...just new memories you're about to have

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by peaceindriving

No CO2. I use SeaChem plant foods/tabs,LED lighting and just vigilant with weekly water changes. I love the fish and have had this for about 4 years. It’s only 12 gallons and a bookshelf style. recently been thinking about going a little larger to 40. This is when we first adopted our chiweenie. She was so curious, but now doesn’t pay much attention.

I've been out of the freshwater game so long...don't even know what the latest tricks are to keeping plants

Moved from Freshwater to salt back in 2002...and just kept growing. My reef requires a complete rebuild every 5 or 6 years, and each time I swear I'm going to downsize. Thing is...some of these fish are over 15 years old.

I have a full room dedicated to just the equipment to keep the thing running. And computers to tell me when anything goes wrong. More PITA than enjoyment at this point.

This is what I built in 2005 - and just keep adjusting with the rebuilds to change it up some.

[peaceindriving]

Originally Posted by ShopVac

I've been out of the freshwater game so long...don't even know what the latest tricks are to keeping plants

Moved from Freshwater to salt back in 2002...and just kept growing. My reef requires a complete rebuild every 5 or 6 years, and each time I swear I'm going to downsize. Thing is...some of these fish are over 15 years old.

I have a full room dedicated to just the equipment to keep the thing running. And computers to tell me when anything goes wrong. More PITA than enjoyment at this point.

This is what I built in 2005 - and just keep adjusting with the rebuilds to change it up some.

That is pretty amazing! No doubt your time and effort is reflected in that serene and beautiful display. Is there any favorite coral for a close up?

[Nuckle]

New pup pics

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by peaceindriving

That is pretty amazing! No doubt your time and effort is reflected in that serene and beautiful display. Is there any favorite coral for a close up?

The tank is all soft coral at the moment...compared to 2019, it's sad to look at now.

My favorite closeup was in anemone - not coral. I may have posted this a little while back. Both clowns died recently...had them for over 20 years.

Of the coral I had, this shot from inside the tank was one of my favorites.

[OrcaPod]

our girl Reina

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by OrcaPod

our girl Reina

Reina land that fish?????

[OrcaPod]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Reina land that fish?????

heh i wish. she is good but not that good

[RickFLM4]

Our in-laws have been staying with us for a few weeks now. Ginger loves it and spends most of the day with them. Winston, on the other hand, seems to have had enough and prefers to stay with me all day in my office.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Our in-laws have been staying with us for a few weeks now. Ginger loves it and spends most of the day with them. Winston, on the other hand, seems to have had enough and prefers to stay with me all day in my office.

Lucky you.

[peaceindriving]

Originally Posted by ShopVac

The tank is all soft coral at the moment...compared to 2019, it's sad to look at now.

My favorite closeup was in anemone - not coral. I may have posted this a little while back. Both clowns died recently...had them for over 20 years.

Of the coral I had, this shot from inside the tank was one of my favorites.

Since I have a nano tank, my colorful and small options for fish are limited, though I make do. Clown fish are almost a mandatory with anemones, they just pair so well together. That’s a interesting perspective of the coral with the water reflection. Thanks for sharing 😀

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Our in-laws have been staying with us for a few weeks now. Ginger loves it and spends most of the day with them. Winston, on the other hand, seems to have had enough and prefers to stay with me all day in my office.

Everyone said don't live close to the in-laws...but you know what, they go home at the end of the day

My daughter always brings her pup up here...one of mine will play with it for a while, but always seems to get his fill after an hour or so. Wifey thinks I'm nuts...but I think he's glad when his cousin leaves.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by ShopVac

Everyone said don't live close to the in-laws...but you know what, they go home at the end of the day

My daughter always brings her pup up here...one of mine will play with it for a while, but always seems to get his fill after an hour or so. Wifey thinks I'm nuts...but I think he's glad when his cousin leaves.

Our original (Patches) was rude about it. She'd be happy to see people when they arrived, but within an hour or two, she would either stare at them to ask them to leave or retire to the master bedroom to get away from the noise.

My dad made the mistake of sitting in my spot, which was her spot when I wasn’t there. She had her own set of rules and it was up to everyone else to figure them out and live by them.

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by ShopVac

Everyone said don't live close to the in-laws...but you know what, they go home at the end of the day

My in-laws make an hour drive almost every weekend just to take their grand-dog (aka: OCD psycho dog) out for a day's adventure. He loves his grandma even more than his mommy, and the in-laws spend all week making plans for where they'll be going the next weekend.

I joke with my wife that her parents love the dog more than her and me, because they bolt for the door as soon as they drop him off when their adventure du jour is over.....

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

My in-laws make an hour drive almost every weekend just to take their grand-dog (aka: OCD psycho dog) out for a day's adventure. He loves his grandma even more than his mommy, and the in-laws spend all week making plans for where they'll be going the next weekend.

I joke with my wife that her parents love the dog more than her and me, because they bolt for the door as soon as they drop him off when their adventure du jour is over.....

I'd like to say that is odd...but my wife's parents take my dogs every Wednesday, for no reason other than that once per week visit.

My pups are so spoiled.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

My in-laws make an hour drive almost every weekend just to take their grand-dog (aka: OCD psycho dog) out for a day's adventure. He loves his grandma even more than his mommy, and the in-laws spend all week making plans for where they'll be going the next weekend.

I joke with my wife that her parents love the dog more than her and me, because they bolt for the door as soon as they drop him off when their adventure du jour is over.....

Our in laws are loving the dogs and Ginger is really loving them. Nice to her, no rules and they make crumbs.