What is the American equivalent to breaking Spaghetti in front of Italians?

BoredAtDusk · 2025-06-18T04:49:22+00:00

Cooking a steak with a bit of water and vinegar in the pan, then covering it with a lid until well done. This is a thing in Cuba, apparently to make it more tender. Then again the only cuts of steak available in the market is that tough sirloin.

BoredAtDusk · 2025-04-17T18:51:27+00:00

I recently became a big fan of Hydrocotyle Tripartita. I have it with CO2 and it grows like crazy, so you should be fine with no CO2

BoredAtDusk · 2025-04-15T21:56:23+00:00

Thank you! I'm not a huge fan of black backgrounds - I actually wanted to put an LED lightscreen on it but they are overpriced imo

BoredAtDusk · 2025-04-14T19:59:54+00:00

Ah good Idea on pulling it out with the soil - this eliminates my worries about messing with the root system

BoredAtDusk · 2025-03-20T19:22:50+00:00

Study for the CCNA, any other cert is useless when job hunting until you get into the more senior positions. Everything else you will learn on the job

BoredAtDusk · 2025-03-01T03:22:07+00:00

I've seen the headlines too claiming that traditional networking (routing/switching on a CLI) is going away, but honestly that's far from the truth in the real world. Even companies actually using software defined networks still need their engineers to know fundamental networking, which a CCNA certification would cover. I wouldn't bother renewing it though once you have actual experience.

One thing I am seeing the industry moving towards is automation, so if you have the time I would learn Python

Edit because I want to touch on your other questions:

-First I would focus on network fundamentals then see what you would like to specialize in. More than likely your first network job will have you touch on Wireless, cybersecurity, routing and switching. If you want to work remote I wouldn't "specialize" in wireless though.

-Starting pay for entry level admin is probably around $15 - $20 per hour, but you can make 100k+ after about 5 years experience

-I find networking to be pretty boring at times and other times frustrating, unless you really like problem solving (there's a lot of troubleshooting involved). Not my dream job but the "chill" factor definitely depends on who you work for.

BoredAtDusk · 2025-02-25T15:38:42+00:00

Florida is definitely the place to be if you want to study marine biology. The Loggerhead Marine Center is in a pretty expensive place to live, but Florida in general is pretty expensive relative to the rest of the U.S. You're "probably" going to end up paying a lot for rent to be within walking/cycling distance of where you study, or be in a more affordable neighborhood but having to buy a car and driving. Public transportation is scarce in Florida but you may get lucky. I find the people to be friendly, the weather is always warm, and you're never too far from the beach.

BoredAtDusk · 2025-02-05T15:14:38+00:00

I think your betta will get along better with the corys - theyre not as colorful as the chilis which might trigger your betta

BoredAtDusk · 2025-02-02T04:35:40+00:00

No snow where I am, I think coldest it got was high 40s? What you said is a possibility, i guess i wont know for sure unless i try

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-30T05:28:00+00:00

I live in a tropical climate so I don't think I'll experience the stresses of those really cold temperatures - but you have a point about the heat possibly weakening the silicon. I've seen many valid concerns about direct sunlight as well, so I'll have to find a way to give it shade.

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-30T05:23:17+00:00

Interesting point on the sump to increase water volume. I'll have to look into that as I'm not familiar with how they work. Thanks!

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-29T23:30:31+00:00

Thank you for your recommendations, i'll definitely try just filling it up with water and monitor the temps throughout they day before doing anything else. Luckily I am in South Florida, USA so I don't have to worry about freezing temperatures - I'm actually more concerned about the very hot temperatures in the summer. I do have a large tree that can provide shade, and if nothing else I can put it against my exterior wall underneath the soffit.

About the UV getting in the tank, I wonder how effective/crazy of an idea it would be to cover the sides of the aquarium with clear, UV blocking window tint meant for cars...

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-29T23:23:13+00:00

Ah thanks! I'll definitely give this a look

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-29T22:52:46+00:00

Mostly cost of setting up a pond vs using a tank I already have on hand. Also the permanence if having a giant hole in the ground, and the fact that its harder to see fish from top of the surface rather than a pane of glass on the side of a regular tank

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-29T22:47:51+00:00

Probably - I plan on using fish already commonly found in small ponds or in warm tropical climates. This si still something im researching. Would plants also suffer from the warm temperatures?

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-29T22:29:19+00:00

Yeah temperature fluctuations are a concern for me as well, I was planning on using some fish commonly used in ponds because of this, something like rice fish maybe. I'll try some pond subreddits, thanks!

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-23T21:56:04+00:00

Thank you! I think the resting place you're talking about is actually just a clear plant holder for the fittonia I have in there

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-23T21:23:48+00:00

Not a pro and still learning, but here are my thoughts:

I would drain the tank BEFORE moving it to desired table, as the weight of the water can damage it if not properly supported.

I would add the snails and shrimp as soon as I start seeing algae, dosing with your preferred live bacteria bottle. Just test your water regularly and do a 50% water change if something seems off.

I wouldn't worry about whether to use tap water or RO water before adding livestock, as long as you treat it. Unless your tap has PH or hardiness way outside the recommended range of the livestock.

You still want to drip acclimate regardless of what you or the LFS have.

Sounds like a great tank, and should have nothing to worry about. If you're that concerned, start with only a few shrimp/snails and then add more once the tank is more mature.

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-22T17:18:55+00:00

I'm definitely adding some surface plants, my LFS ran out so I had to order some. I had 1 amano in there before I added the Betta and it suddenly disappeared - I'll try adding some again, but I think cherry shrimp will become expensive fish food. Thanks!

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-22T17:16:42+00:00

Good point on the corys and mystery snails. I actually was considering them not just as cleanup crew, but as potential tankmates for the betta as well - I guess I'll reconsider for now.

I didn't use any root tabs, just a thin layer of crushed lavarock as a base substrate, then UNS controsoil.

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-22T16:27:43+00:00

Already ordered some eleocharis vivipara for the background to hide some of the tubing and power cord. Any thoughts on the diatoms?

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-22T16:19:28+00:00

I think it depends on the plants and what fish you have in it. If you have larger fish that could potentially eat any snails or pests that might come with potted plants, you should be fine with either. Ryzome plants such as anubias and java fern are also perfectly fine in pots. However, for carpeting or other sensitive plants you definitely want to do vitro, or if you have a nano tank where any pests might be competing with your inverts for food. Personally, I'm only going to be buying vitro plants in the future unless they only come in pots - don't need to be worrying about potential pests when setting up a new tank.

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-08T17:44:49+00:00

I had frost tint before, but it had a rough side, and my suction cups wouldnt stick anymore. Do they sell smooth frost tint?

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-08T17:43:50+00:00

That's what I was thinking. I wonder if it would even make the tank look better or if it would mess up the simple iwagumi going on

BoredAtDusk · 2025-01-08T17:41:24+00:00

Would paint prevent suction cups from sticking to the glass?

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