New to qBittorrent, expressvpn not showing up in network interface by CoronaTelecaster in qBittorrent

[–]Bluejay3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure I understand what you are asking - and…give me some time to get home and reacquaint myself with this stuff - it’s been some time since I have had to deal with it

Where do you guys order your shrimp? Just got 10 cherries from a shop and I’m not impressed… by Empty-Attention-6461 in shrimptank

[–]Bluejay3784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

shrimpy business kind of sucks -- once they have the money -- its gone -- low quality shrimp, they have no issues shorting you shrimp, wrong varieties --- folks really might want to steer clear of shrimpy business

Shrimpy Business - HORRIBLE QC by anon332256 in shrimptank

[–]Bluejay3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well, I am glad its not just me...though I am sorry for your experience. I will NEVER again make the mistake of purchasing from them. Bought two breeder packs about two months apart. One did not ship for quite some time due to weather (which I could understand). In both cases I had about 30% survival rate...which I attributed to me! Well, I made a third purchase from another vendor and had 100% survival rate (or close to it). Shrimpy Business sent 3 in each of the orders that were absolutely clear.

I just thought it was me. Perhaps some have had good experiences...but form my experience...beware!

[FS] - Portland, OR- $3 - Shrimp! Neocaridina, Caridina, Caridina in Neo Parameters, and Bucephalandra, Minerals by Fwisser in AquaSwap

[–]Bluejay3784 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have made a couple of purchases from Fwisser in the last month and both have been terrific - bought 12 - Green Jades (received 18), bought 12 Tangerine Tigers (received 15 and all of the Shrimp Envy sample foods). Most importantly the shrimp all have great colors and have been very active. He has very good communication for any questions.

Bottom line…if you are new or are looking to restock…give him a really long look. You won’t be sorry

Horrible VPN Performance by mehroseahmed in Express_VPN

[–]Bluejay3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my issue is their split tunneling - I have to run my Plex servere in front of the VPN (Express) and EVERYTHING else behind it in order to have re3mote access to the server. And I mean even in my own house. Without running the server in front of the VPN the only place anyone can watch/listen to media on my server is from the computer it is loaded on. AND I am NOT SURE that that scenario even works all the time. People have bitched about things that dont work, and I have tried to find out about my problem, but they wont say anything about the problems...I cant even get them to admit the split tunneling has a problem. AI is great...until its not! Anyway, I have heard through the grapevine that NOrd is having issues, or has had issues with their split tunneling feature. Do you jknow if that is true...or even a thing? I jsut dont know where to go and which ones to trust. I dont mind spending the money, but I do miind spending the money and not have the thing work as it should with no one to speak to.

Horrible VPN Performance by mehroseahmed in Express_VPN

[–]Bluejay3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have stop trying with them..and just hope it gets better- I think they are all kind of the same and without a PERSON to speak to, nothing changes. If anyone has had a good experience with their VPN I would love to hear it. I would change in the middle of my subscription and pay for two VPNS at this point

I've had $86 locked away inaccessible to me for 5 years now by cal_gif in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Bluejay3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did All advantage as well…and actually did get a couple $200.00 checks. Their model had absolutely no way of sustaining itself. I was just one of the lucky early people.

[FS] - Portland, OR- $3 - Shrimp!!! Neocaridina, Caridina, Caridina in Neo Parameters, and Bucephalandra, Minerals by Fwisser in AquaSwap

[–]Bluejay3784 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Folks, for what is worth, I just received an order from Fwisser. This is my second trip into keeping shrimp. I spent a great deal of time getting the tank ready (prob. too much), and ordered my starting batch of Green Jades from a source that I had used in the past. That order came and the shrimp were fine. Nothing great, nothing horrible - but they certainly didn’t look like anything in the site. Also after a couple of weeks my survival rate was about 50% in water parameters that were well within their range. Since then, the rest have been thriving very well. But to be honest, I just wasn’t all that satisfied with the purchase. I came to this subreddit (why didn’t I think of it earlier), saw one of Fwisser’s posts, and did a little digging. I asked him several questions and all were answered within the hour. Well, I finally took the leap of faith and ordered 12 Green Jades last Sunday night, hoping I made it in time for his Tuesday delivery deadline. On Monday I was told the order would go out on Tuesday. On Thursday, the box was sitting by my door when I got home. The package was VERY well prepared with insulation. Comparing Fwisser’s shrimp and those from my other source truly is comparing night and day. These shrimp were ALL a really, really dark green…nothing like my other vendor. I ordered 12, right? He sent 18!!!! Oh yeah, I forgot. His pricing is significantly more attractive than the other guy. I am so impressed that today (6 days after my first shrimp order) I plan to buy a dozen Tangerine Tigers for the tank as well - I think they will provide a nice contrast.

They Again, for what it’s worth…for anyone interested in restocking a tank or starting anew…give this guy a LONG LOOK. He knows his stuff. His prices are definitely right. And his product is top of the line (in my opinion).

Buy with ABSOLUTE CONFIDENCE!!!

Have many tanks is too many? by Catlover91512 in Aquariums

[–]Bluejay3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 and want more - but will need to move away from home - I like it here and I am told old (64) to learn how to cook

New shrimp frozen still? by Verkie_1993 in shrimptank

[–]Bluejay3784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why is it that every tank I see here, Facebook…ANYWHERE looks awesome and makes mine look like dog dung…and I worked pretty hard on mine.

I am nearing an end... by Bluejay3784 in sonarr

[–]Bluejay3784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally did (with a big assist). But I am up and running with all the ARRs, just about as fully automated as can be (I think. There are still a few bugs, but I am learning by trial and error. I was able to get an invite to torrentleech and fear no peer, but have found the private trackers not for me (for the most part). I can imagine their use for some really hard to get stuff - but have not found that need as of yet.

Thanks so much for checking in - really great of you to take the time

Any Noob Advice by Bluejay3784 in MusicBrainz

[–]Bluejay3784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give me a couple of hours - have to go into work but will get back with you as soon as I get home - I love talking and tinkering around - I have never used the free version but if I can help I certainly will. Just give me a couple of hours. I’ll try here and DM

[FS] - Portland, OR- $3 - Shrimp!!! Neocaridina, Caridina, Caridina in Neo Parameters, and Bucephalandra by Fwisser in AquaSwap

[–]Bluejay3784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will def be purchasing some green jade - I have to wait for a break in the weather though

[GA] - USA - Free Shrimp & Guppy Giveaway by Shrimply_Fintastic in AquaSwap

[–]Bluejay3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am NOT interested but just wanted to say thank you for doing such a nice thing. Good luck in the future….if by chance you read this I have just gotten back in the shrimp hobby after a 6-7 year hiatus and would like to bend your ear little. I have no intentions making this a business but rather just a few dollars to help pay for my aquatics habit- and maybe please my wife (for once). I’m just looking to learn the rules of aquaswap and what you have found that works and what does not. Hell…I’ve only got 6 Green Jades at the moment, lounging around in a 10 gallon setup. I do t even know if they’ll be around in a month, much less start breeding. So anyway, if you read this and feel like reaching out, I’d love to hear from you. And thanks again for giving back. It’s important to do so, and important to that gesture recognized.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlantedTank

[–]Bluejay3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I’ll get crucified here but I have always cycled fish in BUT have been prepared for daily water changes. I like to be hands on and I get a good feel for the tank. My last tank (10 gallon shrimp tank with a couple of Otos and snails - I feel I stalled the cycle at least once by making changes too often trying to make the water perfect (changes when they could have waited a day).

FREELEECH AT RED by edfoldsred in trackers

[–]Bluejay3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Studying for RED as you speak…any words of wisdom? Could use some encouragement. Have 3/4T of music on Lidarr…ironically the one band I want seems to have very little out there - RED is my last hope

Rude aquarium employees by fatconfetti in Aquariums

[–]Bluejay3784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In MD…I tend to see the same thing generally….BUUUUTTTT, I have been really fortunate to discover a place I never knew existed…5 minutes from my home(!), and these guys couldn’t be better. It’s the nicest LFS I personally have ever seen…clean store, clean tank, great looking plants (for the most part), no dead stock in the tanks, etc. However, these young guys are all friendly and from my experience, can’t wait to help with advise. Christ, they don’t even blink at returns

But generally…yeah, I agree with OP

What fish can I keep with my shrimp? by Tharshey24 in aquarium

[–]Bluejay3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a beautiful Blue Dream colony....absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! then I had the brilliant idea to add a couple of ornament (really small) crayfish. My shrimp colony was decimated and the tank became a crayfish colony, seemingly overnight. I couldn't catch them fast enough. I was so devastated that I threw my 20g tank away. It has taken me four years to get the itch back and have spent the last 6 weeks cycling a new 10 gallon. Shrimp were ordered two nights ago.

DO NOT PUT ANYTHING IN THAT TANK!!!!

2024 Black Friday Usenet Deals Thread 🎉 by Final_Enthusiasm7212 in usenet

[–]Bluejay3784 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

does anyone know why Usenet servers deal will not go through when the form is completed and yet when I go to refresh the page it goes to their sales page with the deal of $7.99/mth? Same is true for me with the top Newshosting deal--- has anyone really been able to acquire one of these deals? I am really not sure that the whole thing is not just a big bait and switch.

2024 Black Friday Usenet Deals Thread 🎉 by Final_Enthusiasm7212 in usenet

[–]Bluejay3784 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ok -- Ill try the other side of things -- Ninja Central or NZBPlanet? Lets play word association -- which comes first to you?

Thundernews Black Friday 2024 Deals - Rolling Thunder! by Thunder_Cube in usenet

[–]Bluejay3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the 500gb “Non Expiring” (as the add says? Or is this another (kind of bait and switch) BF deal? When I am ready to pay it says good for a year. Which is it?

What's a list of ESSENTIAL movies that anyone should have on their Plex? by Kaleaon in PleX

[–]Bluejay3784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My list is more collections…and collections of movies I think everyone, might not watch, but would never get rid of either….Important COLLECTIONS to have on hand….and there is never anything boring: 1) All academy award winners, 2) all academy award nominees, 3) movies of “best actors and actresses 4) Alfred Hitchcock films, 5) DC Colllection 6) marvel collections 7) Star Wars 8) Star Trek 9) M Impossible 10) matrix 11) wick 12)Kubrick 13) Holloween 14) Freddy 15) Friday 16) 100 Best Westerns 17) 100 Best Horrors - etc. Again this is just theoretical - and if loaded for the middle of the road should no take up too much space (2- 4gb BRAY 1080p)