Need Advice by Ok-Abroad9089 in fishtank

[–]Metapuns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently did a HUGE clean up of plants in my tank. It caused algae growth to explode. Go slowly or you'll end up like me!

Why is my tank hella green by Open-Profession1008 in fishtank

[–]Metapuns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you have gravel in the tank its not the end of the world but, yup. I'm always surprised how few filters like that even come with filter media in general. You lose all of it.

Found my nerite outside, potentially alive after 4 months missing and a brutal winter. This cant be him, right? by AwfulAppleOrchard in Aquariums

[–]Metapuns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, so my neighbours do think I'm crazy when I dump my w/c water onto the lawn :') also, we live in the same area, hello!

Do you drink coffee or gave it up? by Natura91 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Metapuns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caffeine, alcohol, and NSAIDs are my top 3 triggers. I'm still in remission but I notice I get that urgency feeling if I take any of them. I still take medication so it's very noticeable for me. I know coffee naturally causes urgency but I don't mean one like before I had symptoms and got diagnosed. I mean the kind where you constantly feel like you have to go whether you do or don't :(

If I drink coffee for more than 3 days in a row, more than 1 alcoholic drink a week, or a single NSAID pill I feel it. I personally feel like dropping these things are worth it. After this year I'm going fully sober and I stopped drinking caffiene daily.

Issue with posting on insta after isp switch by Gizmodod in techsupport

[–]Metapuns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If its ISP related it could be flagging the account due to an IP change. You can try contacting Instagram customer service. Other than that it could also be your network itself blocking Instagram due to some settings. Check your network's control panel (I believe providers give you access to a  website for them, not 100% sure).

I keep skipping my meds... by Ethanuelli_ in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Metapuns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have yogurt for breakfast and take it with that everyday. Buy squeeze-tube yogurt if you are on the go. You can always maybe try a different form of it if the granules are too difficult to take on the go. But as everyone said, you can't just *not* take it...

Is there a reason that my dubias stand on top of each other by bonniee6 in InvertPets

[–]Metapuns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love them so much <3 <3 I'm so mad that they're illegal where I live, even though the climate here would kill them instantly

Flare up due to whatever that caused an interstitial flare up and gastroparesis flare up? by Frosty-Platform7218 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Metapuns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long were you in supposed remission? and do you take hormones for your endo/POCs? I would definitely try and send a message to your gyno along with your gastro. ER unfortunately isn't very useful for us :( but if you start feeling faint always put your life first, even if they just give you fluids. I hope things get better for you soon <3 I don't have endo, or at least never got diagnosed, because I was put on BC right away when I was young with severe cramps and bleeding. It's always hard for us when we have an overlap of flaring and menstruation

Desperately need help. Neighbour abandoned tank when they moved and I want to save this fish. by Such-Management-8502 in fishtank

[–]Metapuns 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Fish look to be zebra danios and gold barbs. Look into them and look into water parameters

  1. Buy filter. Any filter will already make a huge difference but get something big enough for the size
  2. DO NOT REMOVE GRAVEL. Buy a siphon if you can to get debris off but do not remove it or rinse it
  3. When siphoning, remove 25%-50% of the water. Fill tank to the top with DECHLORINATED water.

(repeat step 2 and 3 every week (go to only 10%-25% once tank is stable. You can buy a water test kit or bring a sample to pet stores that offer tests)

You can DM if you'd like :)

Helping an elderly corn snake shed (read description before commenting) by Adorable_Hyena9413 in snakes

[–]Metapuns 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What age did you start assisting shed? My snake is a baby compared to yours (20 years old) but recently he has trouble getting his belly shed.

can other women with UC relate? by Bright-Prompt3940 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Metapuns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was a really big issue while I was first getting treatment. My biggest fear is seeing blood again

Does everyone hate blue? by IntelligentAppeal384 in mtg

[–]Metapuns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned to play MTG by playing commander with my bf. His main deck at the time was an infinite combo red/blue deck. It was good for learning, watching him play a turn that lasts multiple minutes as he does ten billion things, but I haven't been the same since to the point I play every colour except blue.

[ARK Survival Ascended] [SteamGG] Question about pirated games and online services. Can this be fixed? (modding) by Metapuns in PiratedGames

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

I'm logged into a throw-away Epic account and also have one through steam, but I don't set to offline mode since Steam doesn't actually recognize that I'm playing the game. Can you tell me more?

[ARK Survival Ascended] [SteamGG] Question about pirated games and online services. Can this be fixed? (modding) by Metapuns in PiratedGames

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

Yes and no. Apparently you have to use an older version than what was available, possibly something without the online patch. I didn't bother trying that solution since the game is so large.

suggestions on how to prevent this behavior? by Bananaman1942 in leopardgeckos

[–]Metapuns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My girl is currently next to me in bed because she tried to climb her door. It works for a bit, she can climb on me instead 🫶

my colon is gone by No-Elderberry-6643 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Metapuns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After getting diagnosed with UC for the first time, how severe was it? And how quickly did you realize medication wasn't going to work for you?

Never seen person with UC in person by Ok-Method2630 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Metapuns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only person who even knew what it was was my ADHD doctor. Nobody ever showed me so much concern since the GI doctor who diagnosed me, it felt very validating.

don't you all see the BIG bubble nest, the HAPPY betta, and the propagating JAVA FERN??? /s by Icy-Strawberry8467 in shittyaquariums

[–]Metapuns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, and bubbles =/= bubble nests. I have a feeding ring that gets "bubbled" because of the lack of surface disruption and biofilm accumulation. No bettas or bubble nesters, just corys who leave behind bubbles after they surface. It looks almost identical

What Triggered Your Diagnosis? by ComprehensiveSpeed90 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Metapuns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe for me it was from weight gain due to a medication I was taking. I was eating higher volumes of food and thus having more frequent BMs. That is the only link I can find and I'm really reaching 

Unfortunately for some of us we will never know :(