u/SelectSpy808 — reddlx

Schrödinger's medaka

This is a stupid question, but please bear with me.

So a week ago I put ten tiny fish in a big 200 liters outdoor container, and I gave them way too many hiding places (plants, rocks etc). Now I almost regret my decision - which is why I'm here. It's my first time keeping fish, I read a lot and watched many videos in preparation, trying to offer them optimal conditions. I've been checking the water almost daily, everything seems ok.

The stupid question is: HOW DO I KNOW WHETHER OR NOT THE LITTLE SH*TS ARE ALIVE, IF THEY'RE HIDING??!!

A few days ago I sat next to them for about half an hour and managed to count at least 7, but since then I only see 2-3 at a time. It's driving me insane.

If they die, will I find them floating on the surface, or will I just have to wait until the water smells of fish-soup-gone-bad? Is there anything I can do? I tried luring them with food, but I think the mosquitoes are already feeding them too well.

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u/SelectSpy808 — 4 days ago

▲ 5 r/ponds+1 crossposts

Help: third time's the charm! 🤞

Hi everyone!

A couple of months ago I decided to turn this container into a mini(?)-pond and got right to it, with very little knowledge. Unsurprisingly, mistakes have been made, which lead to me taking everything apart and trying again. This second attempt was more satisfying, but then I decided I also wanted fish. After doing some reading and watching some videos, I came to the conclusion that medaka would be the best option for me.

Attempt 2.0 is what you can see in the attached pictures, which I'm currently in the process of emptying and redoing - because I found out that zinc is toxic for fish, and the plant holders are galvanised, as is the container itself, most likely. So the current plan is to put a liner in, then soil, sand, and plants (I'm attempting the Father Fish method). And find a different solution for the top plants (I regret having bought them, and they're obviously not very happy after all the abuse, but they're fighting hard to survive and I don't have the heart to throw them away).

The container holds about 200 liters, and is about 45 centimetres deep. The pavers on the edge are meant as steps, in case any critters fall in. Do they look like a good idea? Are there any downsides/risks for the fish? I'm also considering to use similar pavers to hold the top planters, although I'm not very happy about them occupying so much of the container.

Also, I've read that medaka don't like moving water, so should I still use the aerator when I get the fish? If yes, what would be the best placement for it?

What's the best way to place the plants at the bottom? Do fish have any preferences?

I'd really appreciate any tips/advice/critique. I can handle losing some plants, but I would really hate accidentally harming the fish, and I would love to give them a nice home.

Thanks in advance!

PS: Forgot to mention, we're in southern Germany.

u/SelectSpy808 — 16 days ago

▲ 2 r/ponds

Friend or Fiend or just dirt?

The mini pond is a very recent hobby and mistakes have been made, so today while trying to fix them I came across... this. About 2 centimetres long, western Europe, no fish in the pond. I'm not even sure it's a living creature, or just dirt from a plant, or something. And I honestly didn't feel like inspecting it too closely. Maybe this hobby is not for me, after all. 🙃

u/SelectSpy808 — 1 month ago

▲ 2 r/AskGermany+1 crossposts

Asia Online Shop - so many options, but which are the best?

Hi everyone! I need more kimchi in my life, and unfortunately my local supermarkets have a very limited selection, and there are also no Asian supermarkets nearby. I did order from a couple of places and the experience has been decent, but I'm wondering if there are some more popular online stores that I'm not aware of, that have a larger selection of products from different countries, and good customer service.

So, where do you guys buy your kimchi, soy sauce, miso, curry, mochi etc? *please don't say Am^zon*

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u/SelectSpy808 — 2 months ago