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The most common reason why a nerite snail will stop moving is due to chemicals found in water or due to poor water quality. If there are higher levels of nitrite or ammonia, they will stop moving. These chemicals can actually kill them! How long can a snail go without moving? Many species of snails can remain inactive...

Take your fish in your hands and place it in cool water from the fish tank. The oxygen in the water will help the fish breath and thus, revive it. More often than not, if you place the fish back in its own fishbowl, the water will fill life back into your weakfish. Fishes take in oxygen using...

  Common causes of teeth grinding in dogs From a physical perspective, dogs sometimes grind their teeth because they are experiencing pain, most commonly in their abdomen or mouth. It can also be caused by jaw abnormalities – including misalignment. Is it bad for dogs to grind their teeth? Is Teeth Grinding Harmful? Mild, infrequent teeth grinding may not...

Make sure the purple tabs are at each end of the bio wheel. If they are there, they should be pressed all the way down, and should also be clean. So check those, and wipe them off, if necessary. Also, the bio wheel is fully dependent on the flow rate of the filter system is or in other...

If you notice your dog rubbing their nose on carpet or another surface, it’s possible they could be trying to alleviate pain due to an object trapped inside their nose, a tooth infection or abscess or a bee sting or bug bite. Why does my dog rub his face on the carpet after he eats? The Contentment Ceremony —...

High Humidity and Steam Thus, the density of the moisture particles can trigger your alarm, even if they’re water particles. If you have high humidity in your home, use fans or windows to dissipate the humidity. Dense water vapor is like humidity when it comes to triggering false alarms. How close can a smoke detector be to a diffuser?...

To entice a betta that refuses to eat, try adding some variety to its diet. You can offer betta treats such as live brine shrimp or freeze-dried bloodworms. Intersperse these feedings with the pellet food and, often, many bettas will be happier with a varied diet and will come to see the pellet food as just as tasty. How...

Going swimming | Tips for FTM, non-binary, tomboy Can you wear a binder under a wetsuit? If you bind Some of the thicker neoprene vests and wetsuits can act to bind the chest fairly well, but may still need to be worn in combination with some binding solution. Keep in mind also that when your regular binder is...

Why is my fish tank filter not filtering? If your fish tank filter is suddenly a non-working filter, it could be due to a power surge, a clogged motor or intake tube, a problem with the connective cables, or a burnt-out/broken motor. How do you prime an aquarium filter? To prime means to place water in the portions of...

If you love the smell of scented candles or incense sticks, you may be concerned about the potential for setting off the smoke detector. As with cigarettes and vaporizers, it’s unlikely that a single candle or incense stick will trigger the fire alarm, especially if you keep them away from the smoke detector. Can my neighbors smell incense? If...