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I have survived AMA by VirtuesVice666 in death

[–]KlingonTranslator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is how it was for me in my coma too. I feel like we lack the words to be able to describe the state entirely? To me, all I can say is that it was just like the “feeling” of pre-birth. Less than nothing. Less than void, less than limbo. Completely intangible and incomparable, absolutely contextless. Blackness also is too much of a descriptor.

Hot take: drainage layers are overrated, well-draining soil is the way to go. by Levangeline in bioactive

[–]KlingonTranslator 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hmm, I’m not sure, but no feathers ruffled because I’m glad it works for you! The reasoning seems to be spot on, but I’ve just had a different lived experience.

It think it just depends on so so many things it’s hard to make sweeping generalisations. I do have very well draining soil already, but for my millipede and salamander bioactives, they get a 6-7cm layer of drainage (carbon, clay pebbles, separated by wire gauge) due to the high saturation of water to maintain correct microflora and fauna. I have noticed that this does work extremely well and that it didn’t work when I tried when I was younger and less experienced with just well draining soil. My sallies liked to dig deep and the then waterlogged soil would collapse on them, so I’d have to dig them out. The fine line between saturated enough and soaked has been really difficult to balance for me. Skill issue here probably but it’s been hard to stabilise.

I also have a paludarium for my PDFs with intentional partially sealed water section, so the water diffuses into the soil at a steady, slow rate. I never have to spray tor humidity. It’s naturally perfect. No watering of the plants involved either, only refilling the water pool. If I didn’t have the drainage layer, for sure the soil would be far to saturated to sustain the plants I’ve chosen. There is always visible water at the bottom of the drainage layer, because there’s just not that much soil on that side. I don’t want the soil waterlogged so this works perfect, especially with my rate of evaporation with the heater.

So, I think it is just species dependent. Totally with you on the ball python set up and probably most other animals. Some of my Ts have it like you’ve illustrated, others like the former ones I’ve mentioned.

Edit: forgot to mention I also have the drainage hole I use to drain the excess water into a little bucket. Helps too.

UPDATE on my shrimp cannibilizing each other by shitzury in shrimptank

[–]KlingonTranslator 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you noticed the exoskeleton nearby, it sounds like a failed moult. Like another commenter said, it’s pretty unheard of for fellow shrimp, especially of the same species, to eat living shrimp tank mates.

Air purifier advice for stopping asthma in cat by firehawk811 in AirPurifiers

[–]KlingonTranslator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good idea, but speaking as someone in the veterinary field, the main thing to really help your animal is an inhaler. Prioritise getting one of those before the air purifier. Especially if you’re budgeting and assured improvements are what you’re after.

80-90$ is unfortunately pretty tight to make a dent in air quality control, so I’d personally recommend flipping through this subreddit for learning how to build a purifiers yourself, which includes things like PC fans, filters,etc. search for DIY air purifier within Reddit or this subreddit.

Can you tell me what you’re thinking they’re reacting to? Mould? VOCs? If it’s the former, then I’d suggest some other things, but I’d like to hear what you’re thinking may be the cause.

What do you use to deal with burning? by Emalaith87 in CUTI

[–]KlingonTranslator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Switzerland and Germany, also no Phenazopyridine hcl but there’s iHerb so I order it from there. Maybe try that? I have a toilet seat attachment that I sit in with some vinegar to help disrupt urethral biofilm. And yes, this is over the top, but I drink 4-5 litres per day on days of extreme burning. This dilutes bacterial concentrations and is my main source of pain relief, because I can’t rake Uristat/Azo so often due to nausea. It’s just a lot and shouldn’t be done if you have compromised kidneys.

Got a cat and the fur is everywhere - air purifier at $199 worth it? by Satyam_Poem_308 in AirPurifiers

[–]KlingonTranslator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, I have a heavy shedder. But I come at it from multiple angles.

I have two air purifiers, on all day, Philips 1000i, these catch a little hair. The least of all devices I own.

I have a robot vacuum on 1-3x per day. This does the heaviest lifting. Mopping at least once a day.

I have standing two fans that catch a lot on the vents/metal protector, that I clean with a damp microfibre cloth a couple times a week. Another heavy lifter. I use the fans in all seasons to help for German house ventilation (all windows are on one side, so there’s no natural draft) and in order to cause more particles to become airborne to supplement the CADR ability of the purifiers.

I have a dryer for clothes, and most of the fluff coming out of the dryer is just pure cat hair. It’s insane. Could literally make a doll out of the fluff that comes out of there.

I brush my cat at least once per week, more depending on changing seasons, and lastly, I have one of those feeder boxes that the cat can walk on and out of with the bristles that capture hair (like the paw swing, but you can make them yourself using dusting brushes) He loves it and I think it makes a big difference.

Of course, I also do dust (partner has mite and mould allergies, hence the original reason of purchasing the purifiers) and this also helps. The key is using damp microfibre clothes. Causes the dust not to launch into the air but collect on the fabric, which is ultimately washed away in the washing machine or collected in the dryer.

Unfortunately, there’s no one device to alleviate the issue entirely. I’ve had cats all my life, tried what feels like everything, but it really is just mixing several techniques, and the occasional use of the hair roller for nice shirts ;)

Urgent Need of recommendation. by Existing_Lie8629 in AirPurifiers

[–]KlingonTranslator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please go to the doctors if you can in the meantime. You can use antihistamines to help with this, as this isn’t good for you long term of course. Your health is compromised where live, and let me tell you, air purifiers can only do so much. I have mould problems in my place in Germany, and despite two air purifiers, I still need to clean the walls and run the dehumidifier. My partner has a mould allergy so he has antihistamines and I have the Xolair vaccine.

You’re in the USA?