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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Steph1304" data-source="post: 212080" data-attributes="member: 38180">You're absolutely right I am over thinking it!  But having lost 2 spiders I'm worried that it was due to failure in my husbandry and I'm trying to make sure I've got it spot on so I don't lose any/many more.I spent years advising customers at work and contributing on a forum, similar to this, when people lost their fish.  Usually there was a reason why too - such as washing their filters under the tap, scented candles or fly spray in the room etc.  I guess I'm so used to knowing why something has died that not knowing has left me feeling really anxious and I'm second and third guessing myself.  I kept fish as a child and as an adult I've kept them for 26 years, so I can't expect to know as much about Ts, but when they die I feel responsible.Most of the time I do leave the spids in peace honest! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> But while I'm getting advice such as smaller tank, more ventilation etc I need to act on that too.  You guys have the collective experience I'm missing which is why I appreciate your advice - including the advice to pour myself a long drink and relax  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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