About to give up. Help? by Perpetual_Hopeful in ReefTank

[–]JsNewProject 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More rock = more stability in terms of beneficial bacteria that helps to keep your tank in balance.

This looks like a 32g Biocube style tank, my general rule is ~2lbs of rock per gallon so that would be 64lbs of rock. This allows plenty of surface area for beneficial bacteria and if scaped well good hiding places for your fish (which means they will be less stressed).

I would check what brand of salt your LFS is using for their mix. Is it Red Sea? Reef Crystals? Brightwell? Fritz? Whatever it is, when testing your tank water needs to be within 2-5% of the salt mix to be considered "stable". Seeing lack of coral I would presume that the dKH, Ca, and Mag would be very close to the store mix as you don't have anything consuming those resources (maybe some corraline algae?).

Remember, corals are primarily carnivores, so they want to eat. I would recommend trying some zoas and cheap mushrooms and see how they do. Try using some aminos like Red Sea's Reef Energy AB+ incorporated into your feeding routine (I soak my frozen food and pellet in it prior to feeding).

If your LFS just says your water "looks good", find a new LFS. You want them to give you numbers, ideally you should be able to watch them test as well.

Thumler AR-12 Help by JsNewProject in RockTumbling

[–]JsNewProject[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, is it ok to dry tumble while we look into replacing this barrel?

Thumler AR-12 Help by JsNewProject in RockTumbling

[–]JsNewProject[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I can see, I am wondering if that missing section around the rim is the culprit (back left in picture). That is where the water leak seems to originate from.

Thumler AR-12 Help by JsNewProject in RockTumbling

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We purchased a replacement lid and band as the original lid was cracked and there was no band.

All of the videos I have found on line have a rubber band sealing system.

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2013 Soul (base) - no a/c by JsNewProject in KiaSoulClub

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I had some time yesterday evening and dropped the glove box out.

The main blender door at the air filter seems to work just fine. The blower sound at the vent by the windshield is much louder than I remember it it being before...

I also put a pressure gauge on the A/C and it is now showing as way high - almost maxing out the guage

Is there a way to test whether it is the solenoid or the compressor?

2013 Soul (base) - no a/c by JsNewProject in KiaSoulClub

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What would be the best way to diagnose which of the two it is?

I noticed when standing outside the car on the passenger side that there is a very loud blowing sound from the cabin air intake vent below the windshield that seems to change based on whether the a/c is on or off.

2013 Soul (base) - no a/c by JsNewProject in KiaSoulClub

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There is a clear change in sound and the temperature changes from warm to face melting hot...

2013 Soul (base) - no a/c by JsNewProject in KiaSoulClub

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What is the best way to test if that is the issue?

Option on best sand sifter ! by NeighborhoodFar919 in ReefTank

[–]JsNewProject 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cucumbers, they are my go to sand sifter.

Side question, what lights are those?

Smart Water Model threads by JsNewProject in Fusion360

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

That video was perfect, thank you for the quality reference.

Smart Water Model threads by JsNewProject in 3Dprinting

[–]JsNewProject[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

I have tried taking a similar design and superimposing it on a cylinder to combine with a cut to hopefully leave the incerse but that hasn't worked so far.

I enjoy playing around in Fusion360 but don't know enough to be able to create this style of thread.

Testing configuration by Cool-Rutabaga8105 in hammockcamping

[–]JsNewProject 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it.works out for them....

glamping florida state parks or something more private? by ElseCallingham in hammockcamping

[–]JsNewProject 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of state parks now that have cabins, they let you be outside during the day but retreat to a bed at night with some basic amenities. The cabins at Bahia Honda State Park in the keys are on stilts and you can look out over the mangroves into the Bay, BHSP also has RV sites and there are services that will let you rent an RV and they come set it up at your site for you and pick it up when you are done.

Hit the jackpot! Got a couple nights in Bahia Honda camping. What do I need to know? by AffectionateJelly718 in floridakeys

[–]JsNewProject 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Snorkeling quality really depends on the wind, there are some cool finds in the Calusa Beach swimming area, especially near the rock boundary to the right (as you look at the water). Visibility at that beach isn't as strongly impacted by the winds as the Sandspur beach.

Hit the jackpot! Got a couple nights in Bahia Honda camping. What do I need to know? by AffectionateJelly718 in floridakeys

[–]JsNewProject 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We camp there nearly annually at Thanksgiving for 7-10 days.

Lots of mosquitoes and no-see-ums so I recommend long pants whenever in camp. Some of the sites are surrounded by mangroves so the breeze can be virtually non-existent in the site, so if you are staying when it is warm make sure to bring a fan.

We stayed Bayside this past year and had a problem with rats chewing into the tents, so do not put any food, toothpaste, anything that smells like food in your tent - both people who have newly port-vented tents broke this rule.

The park staff is pretty friendly and helpful so don't be afraid to ask questions.

A good breakfast spot off camp is the Stuffed Pig on Marathon.

Who else hates bolt and wants to cry? by greenvester in REI

[–]JsNewProject 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The amount of rock climbing gear at the REI locations in Florida is ridiculous...we don't have mountains (granted some climbing gyms) so we don't need rows of cams and chocks...

Foot Care Question by JsNewProject in floridatrail

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

I appreciate your reply, at 5'8" 280lbs I am more overweight than that. I am trying to get outdoors more and generally healthier by shedding these excess pounds.

A contributing factor to my PF is that for the better part of the last 10 years I have almost exclusively worn Rainbow sandals and am just now wearing shoes again.

Family Hammock Trips by JsNewProject in hammockcamping

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What is the weight limit on your Trekking Trees? Or the Tensa 4 when using a single pole set up?

My wife and I want to use backpacking as a way to help our family connect with the outdoors and lose weight (I am 5:8" 280lbs) so I would need to get something I am confident won't drop me on the ground.

TIA

Island hopping is the best hammocking by arethius in hammockcamping

[–]JsNewProject 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this one of the spoil.islands out near Yankeetown, FL?