Test Run: Garlic?

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Re: Test Run: Garlic?

Post by wodesorel » Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:47 pm

Regular chives are pink, garlic chives are white.

I just learned that this year, as my 31-year-old chives are not garlic like I had been thinking since I was 5. (My world shattered a little. *tear drop emoji*)
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Re: Test Run: Garlic?

Post by curlysister » Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:23 pm

Well, then, they are regular chives. I guess the flowers are purple-pink in color.

Everything I put in last night was eaten except the fresh asparagus! They ate dandelion leaves, crab apple blossoms, and both purple and white lilac flowers.
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Re: Test Run: Garlic?

Post by asiankanye » Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:26 pm

Wow, I have not seen any progress on my food except for the bamboo leaves and grape leaves :(( but hopefully they get eaten.


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Re: Test Run: Garlic?

Post by Lobsterbob » Fri Jul 03, 2020 4:54 am

Before such an experiment it'd be better to buy an air purifier for your room where the tank is. Because I can imagine this 'nice' smell of crabs and garlic...
I believe, you may choose a good option for you from somewhere like this website https://houseweather.org/best-air-purifier-for-pets/
I have one like this and I want to believe that thanks to it my tank doesn't smell and doesn't spoil the air in the room.

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Re: Test Run: Garlic?

Post by JoeHermits » Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:03 am

My tank has a relatively neutral smell (for a crabitat) and the garlic dissipated on its own. I think I’m okay ;)


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Re: Test Run: Garlic?

Post by odelayheehoo » Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:36 am

I think this is very interesting, because I have never even considered trying garlic, but I personally won't test it out just to be safe.
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Re: Test Run: Garlic?

Post by aussieJJDude » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:25 am

Wait....

Garlic is on the unsafe list?

Since when??? :hlol:

I've been offering it to my crabs (usually its due to other foods being seasoned with it) for ages now. My theory was its great for my fish and shrimp, as I have food in my rotation that has garlic in it so haven't even batted an eye giving it to my crabs.

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Re: Test Run: Garlic?

Post by odelayheehoo » Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:19 am

aussieJJDude wrote:
Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:25 am
Wait....

Garlic is on the unsafe list?

Since when??? :hlol:

I've been offering it to my crabs (usually its due to other foods being seasoned with it) for ages now. My theory was its great for my fish and shrimp, as I have food in my rotation that has garlic in it so haven't even batted an eye giving it to my crabs.

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It's been on the unsafe list along with onion, maybe because they are somewhat similar? Idk, but I still don't really feel like garlic is worth giving to my crabs regardless safe or not.
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