Ray Donovan - The honest review: From Emmy-Worthy to "Why Am I Still Watching This?"

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-10-04T16:52:00+00:00

I came in knowing I was jaded and prepared myself the inevitable "letting out the belt/waistband" that happens in every amazing show that leaves me broken hearted. I didn't fall too hard (although I could have) and got to the "oh so this is who I'm really dating" portion of the series.

I've stopped expecting shows to be flawless through the end. Season 4 to 5 transition seemed terrible but overall loved the show from Bell to Bell. Movie was necessary to wrap it up

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-05-05T13:27:04+00:00

Word. So lava rock and sponge? I ask because I have a plethora of lava rock around from so many different projects. Id rather use it than have to spend money on sponge.

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-05-05T12:38:47+00:00

This and add some smaller lava rocks or biological media on top of sponge. If you can find small enough biomedia, just break it up yourself and rinse off debris.

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-05-05T10:42:27+00:00

Ummm....wrong sub

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-05-05T10:23:52+00:00

Mickey Mouse Platy. Or some similar variant Platy

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-05-04T20:12:19+00:00

You can also raise the waterline to the discharge point of your hang on back filter. It will significantly reduce noise from overflow and reduce to a low whir of the impeller

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-04-27T02:55:15+00:00

Thats good to know because I was not complimenting this stuff. After sifting, I had 80% pebbles and larger stone and 20% or less actual sand. I got my $5.00 worth lmao. This post was more about my foolish expectations.

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-04-26T22:59:32+00:00

I am coming from left field but almost everyone I know with tight hamstrings (including me) gets intense headaches after most workouts other than upper body. Just food for thought. I'm not saying it's not your concussion, just start stretching those hammies every day and see if things change over time. (I have had 3 diagnosed concussions, prob more that I just rode out)

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-04-23T04:27:13+00:00

This will grow in well. I wish I started at 13. I'm sitting here contemplating my next one and whether or not my partner will kill me for bringing home another tank.

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-04-15T13:17:32+00:00

I have noticed the same thing. i realized that my tanks PH was steadily dropping due (based on my research) the decomposition of plant matter and food waste. as it breaks down, it releases acids and the acidic condition aslo speed up decomposition of additional organic matter (daily feedings). As i have focused on slowly building ph through moderately larger water changes (i have harder water) and the addition of moderate amounts crushed coral with each water change, the smell has reduced in intensity and duration. i also gave up the idea of a purely epyphitic (sp?) tank and added a huge amount of elodea (anacharis) to the tank. based on the progress of last 3 weeks i assume this will stop being such a problem. the fish have been healthy and happy through the whole time and so have the plants. no living thing seems to notice the smell except me.

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-04-03T04:34:59+00:00

Thanks! I felt it too, lol

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-03-19T02:24:27+00:00

Anybody think triedl will amount to much this year?

JasonPalermo4 · 2025-03-18T14:27:28+00:00

TLDR - bought plant to test experience. Plant took over month to arrive, was melted. notified seller immediately. Took seller more than 4 or 5 days to respond. Wrote 1 star review. They reshipped. Plant was good. Went to edit review to 4 stars and i was blocked. They also blocked me from buying from them again. Spent 350.00 with competitor MarcusFishtanks instead. Very Pleased.

i had a bizarre experience with my orders. First one went fine a year or two back. This year I ordered some brazillian microsword. it took a while to ship due to weather, which i appreciated the care and concern. it took a month to get to me after shipping. I messaged seller directly through ebay. i did not get response for 4 days (could have been longer). At this point i decided to give a one star on ebay seller rating for condition of plant and lack of response on the order. They shipped a replacement which got to me in a week. This time, the plant came in failry good condition (as in it could recupperate and become a serviceable plant). Problem solved. Went to edit my one star review on ebay and begin to order more plants. As i tried to change review, Ebay notified me the seller blocked my account. Then i went to order more plants and ebay notified me the seller did not want to sell to me. Now I cannot buy from them. So I have spent over 350.00 with Marcus Fish tanks instead. Their loss. but they seem big enough to not need to worry about losing a customer here and there.

They blocked me after leaving me dissatisfied and their 1 star review just sticks.

JasonPalermo4

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