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Vivinavi Los Angeles
80/50 problem(4kview/51res)
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Moving to Hawaii with children(6kview/15res)
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Is there anyone who is an airby in Japan ??(614view/1res)
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Comicare tuition, please tell us about it.(1kview/1res)
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Military parade on 14th(3kview/19res)
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Down comforter ( Goose Down Comforter Duvel )(349view/0res)
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
July 4th Fireworks viewing(645view/0res)
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Immigration SNS(5kview/59res)
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Vivinavi Orange County
Trader Joe's(6kview/39res)
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Vivinavi San Francisco
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
80/50 problem

Problem / Need advice
#1
  • 80
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  • 2025/05/17 10:24

I have an only daughter who is in her 50's and unemployed.

In the past I worked for a few years, but

now I do not work and spend

every day playing games.

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#45
  • 80
  • 2025/06/18 (Wed) 12:05
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We really appreciate all the feedback we have received from everyone.

Thank you ! !

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#46
  • 投資
  • 2025/06/18 (Wed) 13:49
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If you can't get your daughter to listen to you, and if she turns the tables on you, how about actually providing her with six months' rent and food money to show that you are prepared to do so, and suggest that she should live as she pleases ? If this suggestion fails, perhaps you could try accepting her current situation.  If you can't make this suggestion, you might try to accept your daughter's situation. There are also those who, after inheriting assets, hire an asset management specialist, sell their house, buy an apartment in a cheap place, and secure rental income to live on.

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#47
  • 粗挽き
  • 2025/06/18 (Wed) 21:29
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> A woman has an older brother in his 50s. During high school, her brother quit school and became a recluse due to bullying by his classmates. Later, his relationship with his family deteriorated and he began living alone near his parents' home.


I think this is the point: many people criticize Mr. 80 because they feel that he has a big problem with his two children who are both shut-ins. But if he was able to get rid of his son, maybe he can get rid of his daughter too. There are hundreds of thousands of women in Japan who don't work and play games every day. They are called "full-time housewives. As long as your daughter is married, she is a normal middle-aged woman without any suspicion of insanity. You don't want to get married? If you are in your fifties, you are not yet married. Let's marry her off to Japan. It's not easy in the U.S., where working together is the norm.

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#49
  • ゲームファン
  • 2025/06/23 (Mon) 11:07
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What surprised me when I researched families with multiple housemates was that in Japan, when a parent dies, the duty of support is transferred to the siblings in place of the parent; in Ms. 80's family, the duty to support the son, who lives on remittances, is transferred to the daughter. It is possible that the daughter feared this and became a shut-in herself.

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#52
  • んん
  • 2025/06/24 (Tue) 09:08
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# 49 Article 877(1) of the Japanese Civil Code seems to be an obligation to support a relative in need to the extent of spare capacity, but this is the United States. For example, there are definitions that differ from those in Japan, such as a spouse not being a dependent under U.S. tax law. If you do not want to live in poverty, you should not rely on your 50th brother or your property, but study on your own and get assistance from the government. If you are not familiar with the application for assistance, you will need to consult a lawyer, which requires a lot of money and energy. I recommend that your daughter start studying right away. Since you seem to have the internet, you can study for free now. Or you can work ? I think that would be easiest.

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Vivinavi Hawaii
Moving to Hawaii with children

Problem / Need advice
#1
  • 好奇心家族
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  • 2025/02/10 00:44

Nice to meet you. I have obtained a green card and am preparing to move to Hawaii with my 11 and 13 year olds.
I would like to enroll my younger son in Waikiki Elementary. My older son will be in eighth grade this year and I would like to send him to Hawaii first.
Therefore, if you have any recommendations for a middle school that accepts 13 year olds who are beginners in English, I would appreciate it if you could give me some information.
We are thinking of doing a homestay, but would appreciate any advice or information anyone can give us based on their experience.
Thank you very much.

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#11
  • FT
  • 2025/06/17 (Tue) 11:38
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When I was a freshman in high school, I was sent to study in the United States at my father's discretion. I had friends and a boyfriend in Japan and was enjoying my life every day, but I was sent there on my father's wish, even though I could not speak any English, and my life became quite chaotic. I think it is necessary to find out whether the children are saying "I'm going" to please or offend their parents, or whether they are really going ( In my case, I was forbidden to even express my opinion ). Incidentally, I have several friends who moved to Hawaii from foreign countries ( Japan and other countries ) in their childhood ( and are now in their 50s ). They say that it was difficult for them to be forced to be independent at a time when they wanted to be spoiled by their parents because their parents did not have sufficient communication skills and the children had to act as intermediaries, communicate with teachers, interpret documents, etc. Many of my friends are now having various problems because their bodies have matured while their minds remain immature due to the fact that they did not have a normal youth period. I am one of them, so I can't think of it as someone else's problem. I think it is better to act with caution.

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#13

My whole family moved to Hawaii last year because of my job. My children were 8 and 13 years old at the time. They attended public school in Japan and had never attended an English cram school.
We had many discussions about moving to Hawaii as a family because we were worried about our children's school. We had been to Hawaii twice for family vacations before moving here, so it was not the first time, and the children wanted to take on the challenge of living in Hawaii. Since we moved to Hawaii in March, the children attended an English school in Waikiki, as my office was in Waikiki, until the public school system in Hawaii started. I was able to get a lot of information from people who had moved to Hawaii as I had. Now that my children have gotten used to the school, they have made good friends and are enjoying life in Hawaii. I keep in touch with my friends in Japan every day and they also seem to be interested in Hawaii. There was also a junior high school student who came to this school alone and was living with a host family. He said that his host family was very kind and he was having a great time. He said that he is not lonely because he can keep in touch with his family every day through LINE. I know there are a lot of worries when you take on a new challenge, but Hawaii is also very immigrant-friendly. Now I am glad that my family and I moved to Hawaii.

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#14
  • KAN
  • 2025/06/19 (Thu) 19:44
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Seeing is believing
It's fine to ask other people's opinions when making big decisions, but the more you ask, the more you will probably end up worrying even more.
"Follow your heart and jump in without hesitation, and the path will naturally open up for you."

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#15

I'm kind of off on the last part of my answer … lol

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#16

Mr. Ray in #15
I don't agree with your opinion that Mr. Kan's answer in #14 is misguided.
No matter how much information you receive, the decision is yours to make 。 Of course, it is important to listen to different opinions before you decide .
I have two daughters myself, and on the first day of school after moving from another state, my daughter was asked if she wanted to go to Tatou and she was terrified so I had her transfer her
to another school. I am not sure about sending your 13 year old daughter alone. I think it is a good idea to send your 13 year old daughter alone.
She may feel so lonely that she may connect with her bad friends as a sense of camaraderie.
It is easy for a new student to become a target 。
While she is in Japan, she should get used to learning English through YouTube.
Put them in an English environment . Give them daily hugs and tell them that they are very important to you.

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Vivinavi Hawaii
Is there anyone who is an airby in Japan ??

Question
#1
  • Summer
  • mail
  • 2025/06/20 13:45

If anyone has bought an apartment for a temporary return to Japan and is using it as an airby while not in Japan, I would like to hear about their experience, whether they outsource the operation, if they have any recommendations for areas, and if there is any profit.

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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Comicare tuition, please tell us about it.

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#1
  • st@kns
  • mail
  • 2025/06/10 16:22

My child has started attending OC Comic College.

I know this termbalance is for the tuition fee, but what is the previousbalance? I know this termbalance is the one I took, but what is previousbalance ?
I thought I paid only for the summer term, but is the fall term included ??

I would really appreciate it if someone could help me.
The amount is just the amount, so I can't ignore it.

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#2

If you took a course in the previous semester, the previous balance should be worth that payment. If this is your first semester, it may be other payments such as enrollment fees. If it includes fees for a course that you did not take, you should contact the school's staff office via e-mail with the receipt or checkout page. \The address can be found on the website under the "contact" tab ).

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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Military parade on 14th

Free talk
#1
  • カリフォルニア独立賛成
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  • 2025/06/12 15:06

I oppose military parades put on by dictators. Resist until TACO Trump, who spends the people's tax money on such things, is imprisoned.

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#16
  • パレード
  • 2025/06/16 (Mon) 07:52
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American politics is a deeply rooted partisan divide, especially in recent years, and is often discussed from the perspective of "which party will rule the country? While some argue that the Democrats have not been able to come up with policies that are attractive to voters, the Republican side has also faced criticism for Trump's hard-line political stance.
Under these circumstances, it is important to understand how the public perceives politics and what kind of future they want.

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#17
  • もしもし
  • 2025/06/16 (Mon) 18:57
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People who support Democrats don't seem to see the big picture well and often criticize President Trump's character, but don't forget that behind President Trump is the support of $77 MILLION American citizens. President Trump is working for us to fulfill his campaign promises, not doing whatever he wants on his own. President Trump is still listening to the citizens at all times, right? Those who support the Democrats will never know this fact.

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#18
  • もしもし
  • 2025/06/16 (Mon) 18:58
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So President Trump has a good grasp of what his supporters want, even at this point. And he is reflecting it well. Thankfully.

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#19
  • TRUMP2025
  • 2025/06/16 (Mon) 19:10
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Now Democrats, or rather anti-Trumps, are just a religious cult, so they can't debate, they can't argue, they can't answer questions, so they just get mad and lash out, just like kids
Until Obama, there wasn't much difference in policy between Democrats and Republicans, they changed every two terms
But in Trump's first term, the Rothschilds, who were behind it, couldn't control it, so they gave money to Biden and got him elected. > But after Trump's first term, the Rothschilds, who were behind it, decided they couldn't control it, so they threw money around to get Biden elected
By the way, the reporters revealed that they knew Biden's dementia was getting worse and worse during his term
. Biden's messed upness brought him back to his senses and brainwashed him into believing that the Democrats were not good enough.

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#20
  • イミグレ
  • 2025/06/16 (Mon) 19:34
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American politics is a place of serious partisan conflict, especially in recent years, and there has been a lot of debate over which party will lead the country. While former President Trump has many supporters, there is also persistent criticism of his policies and political style. Democrats often have concerns about Trump's political stances and actions, while Republican supporters often see him as fulfilling his promises and reflecting the voice of the citizens. In political discussions, it is important for people with different points of view to find common ground through dialogue.

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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Down comforter ( Goose Down Comforter Duvel )

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#1
  • 羽毛
  • mail
  • 2025/06/15 11:03

I would like to buy a down comforter ( Twin by Goose Down Comforter

but I don't know the criteria for choosing ( warmth, lightness, etc. )

Please let me know.

Please let me know.

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July 4th Fireworks viewing

Fun
#1
  • Tom
  • mail
  • 2025/06/15 09:00

July 4th is coming and I would like to know where I can watch the fireworks in a good spot. I would appreciate it if you could also give me information on parking and crowds. Thank you in advance.

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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Immigration SNS

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#1
  • ろーらん
  • 2025/05/08 11:46

A friend of mine was hit by immigration and went back to Japan, apparently they found out he was doing private tours on social networking sites. He was also doing LocoTabi and VimaTravel and they found out about that too. !
Actually, I am in the same situation, but I have to go back to Japan temporarily and I don't know what to do.
Is there anyone here who is in the same situation? ? I guess I should say I don't have any social networking sites ? ? I have stopped using Rocotavi and Baima Travel. I've also deleted my Instagram.

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#54
  • むーたん
  • 2025/06/13 (Fri) 01:46
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I'm not saying it's a hoax, I'm not just saying it based on the internet. I'm not just speaking from the internet, I know someone who was denied entry after just two sightseeing trips. She wasn't fancy at all, but she was cute. If the reason for being sent to a separate room is because of the fancy clothes in the suitcase, then the contents of the suitcase have not yet been seen at the time of being sent to the separate room. After immigration, they would go to get their suitcases after entering the U.S. In most cases, the CBP officer will not look at the contents of your suitcase, but will talk to you and decide whether you are allowed to enter or denied entry, but if the CBP officer wants to look at the contents of your suitcase, he or she will.
Also, many Japanese people think that they have to wear makeup, but not many people in the US think that. Especially when flying. If you see non-Japanese women at the airport, most of them are dressed casually without makeup.

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#55
  • むーたん
  • 2025/06/13 (Fri) 02:01
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It is not just what I have heard on the internet. In fact, in the past, when I was a student, I was told by an American airline staff ( flight attendant or ground staff ) at an airport in Japan that young women are easily suspected and possibly sent to another room because they always forget the documents required for entry. I know of one person who was denied entry to Japan after only two visits.

If you are sent to a separate room because you have a flashy change of clothes in your suitcase, they will not see the contents of your suitcase at the time you are sent to the other room. The reason is that they go to get the suitcases after entering the country. If the CBP officer wants to see the contents of the suitcase, he or she can ask a staff member to bring the suitcase to the other room and look at it.

Also, I mean, put on some makeup, most of the female passengers you see at the airport are dressed casually with no makeup on ?.

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#57
  • UZAIたぬき
  • 2025/06/13 (Fri) 11:46
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There are several instances in which social networking sites can become a problem for immigration inspectors. For example, the content of past postings may influence the examiner's decision. In particular, if there are political statements or inconsistencies regarding the purpose of travel, they may be investigated in detail in a separate room. In addition to social networking sites, the presence of work-related materials or business cards among your belongings may also be judged to be inconsistent with your purpose of tourism. In fact, there have been reports of cases where business cards were found and the applicant was denied entry into Japan as a result of a phone call to the company confirming the business card. In addition, if the information on your ESTA application does not match the information on your social networking service, your application may be scrutinized more strictly. It is important to enter accurate information in advance, as it may be difficult to correct any errors in your application. The key to passing the immigration inspection smoothly is to review your SNS public settings and make sure that the information regarding your purpose of travel is consistent. If you have any concerns, it is a good idea to prepare them in advance.

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#58
  • 御意見無用
  • 2025/06/14 (Sat) 10:10
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Will they hand over their cell phones at immigration and check their social networking sites?

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#59

Let's relax!

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Vivinavi Orange County
Trader Joe's

Question
#1
  • yuki126
  • mail
  • 2025/02/07 19:13

I was told that the mini bags will be available for purchase on Tuesday, 2/4 in limited quantities. I got this information from a friend of a friend and I don't know how I found out about it. Anyone know how I got the information ??

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#31
  • 横入り
  • 2025/05/16 (Fri) 15:11
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Some people do.
You are free to sell it for any price, some people line up early in the morning to secure it.
Bubbleheads for Oya's giveaway $ I sold 400 and they sold.
$ They sell upside down prints for 180, and you can buy them if you agree
Onlookers who mess around are the lamest !.

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#32
  • 猫、ネコ、ねこ
  • 2025/05/16 (Fri) 21:55
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They say it's rude to promise to buy something, only to have it withdrawn in the middle of the process. If you don't want to sell, why don't you just say no?

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#35
  • 並んでないです
  • 2025/05/17 (Sat) 09:46
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Sometimes I wonder if someone else came along to buy at a higher price. I was asked by a last minute returnee if I would like to buy a set of educational books for $ 10, and I gladly agreed, but the next day I was told "I spilled coffee on them and threw them away". It's strange that there was so much coffee on everything, but I didn't get to see it, and I'm sure $ someone was buying it for more than 10.
$ It's hard to believe that someone would abandon a bag of 3 for $ 15, even though they said they would buy it for $ 20. Even if someone says they will buy it for 20, normal adults don't dance around the difference.

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#37

In the past, a person offering a low price in Chicago did not respond at all and was raising the price behind the scenes, which led to a flood of complaints, and finally I was banned from that site.

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#40
  • そう思う
  • 2025/06/13 (Fri) 00:58
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Then don't buy it. Or buy it yourself. It's hard to get, and you spent hours and hours in line early in the morning to get it, and you spent gasoline to get a rare item, so it has a premium.
I know someone who was able to buy one without standing in line, but he didn't say which store.
I heard there were long lines everywhere in the South Bay. There was a guy who thought they were giving them away for free. He was told by the guy at the store how much and how long the line was there 😆.

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Vivinavi San Francisco
Keeping Tropical Fish Differences from Japan

Pet / Animal
#1
  • るび
  • mail
  • 2025/05/07 04:55

Are you a tropical fish breeder in the U.S.A.?
If you have the following information, please advise me.

・ Please tell us what kind of conditioner you use to remove calcium from the water.
In Japan, we used tap water with Eheim 4 in 1.
I often hear that the water in the U.S. is hard water and the water in Silicon Valley is not undrinkable, but I hear that it is hard water in Kanto and I can't quite grasp the image.

・ I think I will install a heater for the aquarium tank in winter, but is it OK to use a Japanese one as it is?
Would it be better to procure one locally?

・ I found Petsmart as an aqua store, but is there any other aqua stores?

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#2

Thanks to the cooperation of many people, we have safely brought Corydoras from Japan.
I just wanted to share some information as I am getting settled into life in Palo Alto.

・ Tap water tastes the same as in Japan. ( I used to drink tap water as it is in Japan. )
I still have some 4 in 1 that I brought from Japan, so I use it to remove chlorine.
As for bactericide, I use TOPFIN biological clearner which I bought here.

・ The filtering system, Eheim 2213, was shipped separately by air, discarding the filter media.

・ The filter media, hoses, and water tank were purchased from Amazon.
The tank was purchased as a starter set, so the filtration system could be used as a connection until the Eheim arrived.
( Corydoras pandas finally started to survive after switching to Eheim, so Eheim was a must-have product. I don't know how I held on to it until it arrived )

・ The bucket was purchased at Dollar Tree. I feel like I can't really find the bucket.


In Japan, I fed Kyorin's Vitacrin Red Beetle, but they do not eat the Red Beetle I bought here at all and I am looking for something else. I thought all akamushi were the same, but I guess they taste different.
Now I feed them corribits that I brought from Japan.
If you have any information on recommended food for corydoras, please let me know.

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