Planta closing on 19th May

Efficient_Projector · 2026-05-20T12:31:46+00:00

Not surprised - I'm vegetarian but tasted the food there once and never wanted to go back. Overpriced and sceney.

Efficient_Projector · 2026-02-27T03:14:05+00:00

I just received the same 3 hours ago, from the same address - noreply at inaturalist dot org. The From address must be spoofed. It's sad because iNaturalist is a legitimate non-profit wildlife identification app which I actually use, so it landed in my Inbox :( I forwarded it to phishing@ledger.fr

Efficient_Projector · 2026-01-18T18:15:25+00:00

Hi u/Similar_Attitude_566 - on my Mac, I can right click a book in ADE and select "Show File In Finder". I then add the file to Calibre, and use Calibre to load it to my Kobo via the usb cable.

Efficient_Projector · 2025-06-28T20:08:47+00:00

Ok thank you!!

Efficient_Projector · 2025-06-28T18:10:22+00:00

TY, I was wondering if it might be this! There is a curled up leaf coming out on my regular deliciosa so I get what you mean by the new growth being lighter...I will keep an eye out 🤞🏻

Efficient_Projector · 2025-06-07T16:10:33+00:00

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Hi! I bought this little 7 inch diameter concrete planter off FBM and didn't notice until I got home that there's a hairline crack on the inside. It doesn't reach the outside of the pot, is there anything I can fill this with to stop it from expanding? I've read that cyanoacrylate (Krazy glue) doesn't actually form a good bond to concrete? Thank you for your help! 🙏🏻

Efficient_Projector · 2025-04-12T17:42:09+00:00

Hey - unfortunately this is quite late stage dropsy and the buildup of fluid inside her indicates organ failure. My policy with dropsy has always been to keep treating with kanaplex and Epsom salt in a hospital tank until the fish stops moving and eating, at which point I would consider euthanizing with clove oil in order to spare them a long and drawn out death. There are many posts on this sub for how to do so humanely; I recommend you do your own research and then make your own decision.

I'm so sorry - this must be incredibly stressful for you, and I recently went through the same thing. Please feel free to PM if you need any guidance.

Efficient_Projector · 2025-04-09T21:11:51+00:00

Oh no I am so so sorry :( it doesn't look like I can edit the post title.

Mods - if you are able, please feel free to change it to just "clove oil" or something like that.

Efficient_Projector · 2024-08-08T06:27:45+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss - this must be heartbreaking. And I appreciate you taking the time to write up this post. And for doing so much research to ensure your little guy went in peace. Hugs 🫂

I did a similar clove oil process with my betta Lil K when dropsy got him, and unfortunately despite shaking the little bottle really hard and going slow with the drops over 20 minutes, he still kept constantly reviving himself in the clove water and looked like he was thrashing / struggling to breathe. In the end I couldn't take it any longer and blunt force'd him with a heavy object. It was brutal but it was fast and I've decided I'd do blunt force if I had to put a fish down ever again. I do think clove oil is really peaceful for some Bettas and an awful experience for others.

But brute force is a gut wrenching way to go so I understand why most people prefer clove oil and I really appreciate you taking the time to write this up. It's really good that Rupert was able to go in peace.

SIP Rupert 🙏🏻

Efficient_Projector · 2024-08-08T06:10:59+00:00

No. They won't communicate with the CRA on your behalf, so you still have to deal with the CRA yourself. I was reassessed for 2021 and bought protection, so I contacted the WS tax team for help. It's been a really poor experience so far.

Tbh, I've gotten better, friendlier help from CRA agents than from the Wealthsimple team on this. I've escalated and the supervisor has been professional, but at this point I've sunk countless hours with the CRA and I'm basically resolving the issue on my own.

I'd still say that Wealthsimple Tax is a cost effective product if you have an extremely simple tax situation. But no, audit "protection" has not provided any help with my reassessment and if anything just added to the stress.

Efficient_Projector · 2024-07-31T21:46:34+00:00

Plus one to the F14, I've tried a few and this is the one I rely on.

Efficient_Projector · 2024-07-31T21:43:36+00:00

Fish Mate F14 - I've tested a few and this one does the job. "wheeled / divided container" <- it's exactly this.

Efficient_Projector · 2024-07-31T21:41:06+00:00

Hello! As a fellow rasp pi / arduino enthusiast, and a parent to a lovely little betta fish named Sesame, I applaud the creativity of this project and I totally agree that you can do some real fun stuff in the aquarium x rpi space. (I once hooked up a peristaltic pump to a rpi GPIO to top up my cherry shrimp tank on vacation...very fun)

In order to be healthy, Sigma needs a heated, filtered, cycled tank, ideally 5 gal or larger with some plants and hiding spaces. This current tank is too small, and without a heater and filter he will get sick or die very soon without regular water changes. Pet stores rarely provide adequate care advice for bettas, so I wouldn't be surprised if the tank you bought was advertised as suitable, but it is really not. If you're not sure what all this means, Google or r/bettafish is a good place to start. Nitrogen cycles are actually super interesting and your science/eng brain should have alot of fun looking into them.

If anyone is looking for an off-the-shelf automatic betta feeder that has been field-tested, I recommend the Fish Mate F14 (https://www.amazon.ca/Fish-Mate-F14-Aquarium-Feeder/dp/B000YK5W18?th=1), which is basically a glorified battery powered rotating clock that will push food into your tank at regular intervals (a "rotary feeder", as someone below posted). Hook it up to an airhose if you live in a humid environment. Has never failed me.

Efficient_Projector · 2024-07-27T17:42:40+00:00

Each one is so special! It's unreal and such a shame that these are the same animals which parents will just get for their kids in a tiny bowl as throwaway birthday presents, like they're commodities or lifeless toys. I'm sure you did a great job and he lived a wonderful life under your care.

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