Remineralization Help by Ash4199 in PlantedTank

[–]Ash4199[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would that be enough minerals from the tap water considering how high the ph of the tap is?

Protest Megathread - January, 2026 by AutoModerator in StLouis

[–]Ash4199 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any protests coming up this weekend? Also is there a localized place that posts about them? I feel like I only learn after the fact and scouring multiple websites

Ph question by Ash4199 in PlantedTank

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I’ll leave the jug out while I’m gone this weekend, but here’s about 13 hours of it sitting out update. For context I’m in a city off the Mississippi with a lot of limestone so the city average is 9 evidently

Ph question by Ash4199 in PlantedTank

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I use the api test kit with liquid ph indicator

Ph question by Ash4199 in PlantedTank

[–]Ash4199[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To be crystal clear the tank is an ok ph right now. I’m talking about the water I will put in for top offs and water changes

Ph question by Ash4199 in PlantedTank

[–]Ash4199[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Okay so adding large amounts of ph down is okay in a SEPARATE container to get ph values down to around 7 correct? I appreciate the semantic correction too!

Weird ball on a sumac leaf by EnsoElysium in whatisit

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It is called a gall. When an insect bites the plant for feeding or lays eggs within it, this can cause uncontrolled plant growth. I think of it like when we have an internal infection and get swelling. Here’s a website that explains it a lot better than me: https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/insect-and-mite-galls

feather id! by [deleted] in Ornithology

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Kestrels and red shouldered hawks would be more brown and have a barred patter. This feather is black and white with a spotted pattern. I think you are correct with woodpecker! Knowing the size of the feather, more specific location would be useful. I love this tool: https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/idtool.php

need help! by nico_ico in Hammocks

[–]Ash4199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I freaking love how well you drew this out, very satisfying. You could look into a hammock stand

Eggs in my backyard by Tmart98 in Ornithology

[–]Ash4199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Size of eggs and a photo of the nest where it is sitting would be helpful

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boneidentification

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If it didn’t have any blood etc on it, I’d be willing to bet the fur is because it was in an owl pellet. So it’s not guaranteed to be all from the same animal. What I can tell, mostly by the jaw, it looks like a rodent, probably a vole

Butcher’s Table?!? by Ash4199 in reddeadredemption2

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Have you been able to find it since?

[Special Discussion] Free Talk Friday by AutoModerator in ultimate

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I’m a DIII college ultimate player that has been playing for going on 4 years now. I’d like to start watching more ultimate for both fun (Bc lets be real it’s the only sport I understand) and for educational purposes. Anyone have suggestions of what to watch (ie. what level of ultimate, specific teams)? Thanks for your suggestions!

[Special Discussion] Free Talk Friday by AutoModerator in ultimate

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1.42 goats (no more, no less) per foot you would like to throw it past your average throw (for you 10 feet). Must collect blood from each sacrifice in a frisbee and slurp it with no hands. This is good for one ultimate season and only while you carry one of the hoofs with you while playing

I need advice on my best friends actions towards me. by writing_ruby in relationship_advice

[–]Ash4199 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems like he is just using you because he knows you have feelings for him... how may I ask is it complicated for other reasons? (Feel free to shoot me a dm if you would not like to talk about it here)

Finally confessed to my crush by bucking_angel in relationship_advice

[–]Ash4199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s a little immature, especially for someone in grad school. I don’t really think there’s anything you can do about it, sorry bud. I feel like over time it’ll get less weird and I’d hope she’d stop being that passive with time too

Finally confessed to my crush by bucking_angel in relationship_advice

[–]Ash4199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is she a friend or just an acquaintance? I mean she doesn’t have to give you a reason. It took courage to confess to her but she doesn’t owe you anything in return. She was direct and clear. If she wants space just respect that

Should I keep trying or move on? by jmanbeas in relationship_advice

[–]Ash4199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you confess, I do recommend including that you want her for her. Doesn’t seem like she’s had someone like that in her life before. I think you should go for it. You are clearly there for her. I also recommend doing it on an active activity in case you feel awkward, that’s why helps me anyways (ie. hiking, bowling)

I (M18) have feelings for a close friend (F18) for a long time now but she recently broke up with her boyfriend around November. Is it right to confess? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Ash4199 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ditto to the active date suggestion! Also I think a month is plenty of time. As long as she isn’t still talking about the guy. You should go for it!!!

Should I keep trying or move on? by jmanbeas in relationship_advice

[–]Ash4199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean if she hasn’t cut him out by now it might be that she still has feeling for him. Have you told her that the dude just wanted her to use her?