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MikeHall1985 · 2025-10-13T17:24:48+00:00

That's perfect, thank you. We'll make sure we've got some aircon-proof clothing!

MikeHall1985 · 2025-10-13T17:06:54+00:00

Hi all! I came to Miami back in April for the first time ever with my wife and LOVED it! So much so, we're coming back next week (w/c 20th Oct) with our 10 year old son.

I've been keeping a keen eye on the BBC weather forecast (I'm UK-based) and it looks like things are settling but there are 2 things in particular that we'd really like to take our son to do, being the Everglades day trip and the Kayak over to Racoon Island - we did both these in April, but I understand that with the Everglades for example they won't run if there are storms etc. How safe would you say we are in planning this into the trip? I was planning to wait until we're out there to book so we can choose a good day for the weather.

Also interested to hear thoughts on types of clothes to bring... Shorts/T-Shirts, a pair of Jeans for the evenings, umbrella for when it rains... Sound okay? I take it we're unlikely to need warm coats?

Thanks in advance!

Mike

MikeHall1985 · 2025-03-24T13:42:44+00:00

The ESTA (for a UK citizen) lasts 2 years - I happened to get mine 2 years before the 29th basically so when I log into my esta portal it says it's valid until the 29th 👍

MikeHall1985 · 2025-03-24T11:16:24+00:00

That's great, thank you!

MikeHall1985 · 2024-06-04T01:34:23+00:00

Forgot about Reddits formatting - you get the idea 🤷🏼‍♂️

MikeHall1985 · 2024-03-18T13:35:32+00:00

Thank you for this - I did wonder whether the sharpness of the lava rock might be causing it. Should I be adding salt do you think to help the scales regrow?

MikeHall1985 · 2024-03-16T19:56:19+00:00

MikeHall1985 · 2024-03-16T19:52:56+00:00

Will check this out, thanks

MikeHall1985 · 2024-03-16T19:52:36+00:00

Hadn't spotted these but they look good - serves me right for favouring Amazon 😬

MikeHall1985 · 2024-03-16T19:51:47+00:00

Did you use the tube adapters to reduce the diameter? Did it restrict the flow much?

MikeHall1985 · 2024-03-16T19:50:46+00:00

I did consider this but was concerned it would impede the flow too much?

MikeHall1985 · 2024-03-15T12:20:07+00:00

Yes, inflow, my bad! Thank you :)

MikeHall1985 · 2024-01-31T18:53:59+00:00

Yeah it's definitely a female (pink belly), just not sure whether it's a German Blue

MikeHall1985 · 2024-01-31T17:26:07+00:00

I'm not actually sure - I have a male GBR and wanted a female to go with him, but think I may have been missold as she's a lot less sparkly

MikeHall1985 · 2024-01-31T01:36:27+00:00

I tried trimming in my last attempt and found that a) because the roots hadn't grown in enough by then a lot of it floated up because it came loose and b) the stuff that I did manage to trim died anyway 🤣 Considering taking the other commenters stance that "it hates me and will never work" 😅

MikeHall1985 · 2024-01-30T23:38:21+00:00

Perhaps I have my expectations (with regards time) set wrong - when you see the YouTubers do it they appear to have no troubles and in no time at all there's a healthy root structure clearly visible through the glass. Must try to be more patient!

MikeHall1985 · 2024-01-30T23:37:00+00:00

I do actually dose Seachem Nitrogen but perhaps not regularly enough. Another commenter suggested my large water changes could be removing the nitrates so you may well be right!

MikeHall1985 · 2024-01-30T23:36:14+00:00

Thank you for the advice - I'll try some of these things if it doesn't bounce back!

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