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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · May 29

she's so pretty😍
#neocaridina #cherryshrimp #aquarium

Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · May 1

Shellton’s Log – Week 5:
Tried to build a raft from biofilm and hope. Sank instantly. Named it the SS Floatin’ Shrimp. It lives on in legend.

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 23

how's the peroxide working?

Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 23

lol just creative writing. it's something I've been doing since I started the colony. basically I have an ongoing narrative amongst the shrimp that I have been adding to overtime. mainly just a fun creative writing project.

Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 23

cherries have been a long term goal of mine and it's been a struggle. amanos are very fun too

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 22

Intermission:
Shellton’s Log – Bonus Entry:
Built a Treat Defense Perimeter around the feeding zone. No fish allowed. Operation “Nibble Shield” is in effect. #neocaridina #cherryshrimp #plantedtank #fishkeeping #creativewriting

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 22

Intermission:
Shellton’s Log – Week 4:
Found a piece of algae shaped like a tiny crown. Wore it proudly. Immediately lost it in the current. Declared a national holiday in its memory. #neocaridina #cherryshrimp #plantedtank #fishkeeping #creativewriting

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 22

who the actual fuck carries 3 grand, in cash, on them while going out to eat.

Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 21

sometimes just adding a bubbler to circulate a bit more can be enough too. I added two, and I haven't had issues since.

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 21

I agree about it looking like cyanobacteria (blue green algae). usually caused by low circulation in my tank.

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 21

Intermission:
Shellton’s Log – Week 3:
Accidentally started a synchronized wiggling club. It’s just me and Coral, but the vibes are excellent. #neocaridina #cherryshrimp #plantedtank #fishkeeping #creativewriting

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 21

keep at it. I had a huge die-off at one point related to a diy decoration in the tank. once I got that out it's been on a steady increase. I've recently started culling the rillis and more pale red shrimp into my 125 gallon. Looking forward to your tanks progress. 😁

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 19

Intermission:
Shellton’s Log – Week 2:
Held a science conference with a pebble and a snail. Topic: Is food better if you stare at the surface long enough? Results inconclusive. #neocaridina #cherryshrimp #fishkeeping #plantedtanks

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 18

Intermission:
Shellton’s Log – Week 1:
Discovered a new tunnel under the moss. Named it Shelltonville. Declared self mayor. Population: 1. Infrastructure: Very squishy. #neocaridina #cherryshrimp #plantedtank #aquarium

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Apr 18

Hiatus Break: time flies. medical stuff happens. nothing serious, but damn. Hopefully things settle down soon.

Back to your regularly scheduled programming.

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Mar 28

S3E9- Observational Log: Introduction of Varied Nutrients
Shellton: Subject provided a new type of food. Composition analysis reveals a broader range of essential micronutrients. Hypothesis: For improved health? possible response to recent shrimp deaths? #PlantedTank #CherryShrimp #CreativeWriting

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Mar 24

S3E8 - He Who Feeds Observation Log: Response to Colony Growth
Shellton: HWFOL: Subject appears to have increased food provision correlating with our population growth. This suggests an awareness of our needs. #Prawnversation #CreativeWriting #plantedtank #cherryshrimp

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Mar 24

solidarity. hope you're ok! things aren't great here. but there's a lot going on in the world.

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Mar 23

S3E7 - He Who Feeds Observation Log (HWFOL) -Shellton
Update: Resource Delivery Analysis
Observed Subject carefully delivering nutrient-rich pellets. Initial analysis suggests a consistent and beneficial provision strategy. #Prawnversation #ShrimpNutrition #CreativeWriting #plantedTank #CherryShrimp

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Mar 17

S3E6
Hypothesis: Interacting with he who feeds will result in additional food.

Experiment:
Approach He Who Feeds’ finger when it enters the water.

Boop it.

Observe if more food appears afterward.

Repeat to establish boop-to-food ratio.
#cherryshrimp #fishkeeping #plantedtank #creativewriting

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Mar 12

You were our first baby. My heart aches now that you're gone. You were the goodest of girls♥️ RIP Nutmeg 2010-2025.

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Mar 11

she was definitely showing off for the class😁

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Mar 10

S3E5: Shellton v. Food Stick

Observation: He Who Feeds has delivered a mysterious stick. Hypothesis: It is either a gift or a test.
Experiment
1. Approach cautiously.
2. Nibble.
3. Determine if delicious.
Results: Very delicious. Further testing required.
#cherryshrimp #plantedtank #creativewriting

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Mar 9

it's a longitudinal study🤣

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Papaboat (He/Them) @papaboat.bsky.social · Mar 9

the background sound from the filter was super relaxing too, but dogs were also barking in the background so not so much

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