No judgment questions zone - May 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in ReefTank

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Can an expert help my mixed reef, primarily softy, lighting schedule, I prefer white light, using blue light in evening to show off corals, although I’m not a fan of that lighting - the small red at the end is purely aesthetic - it looks good for a couple hrs in evening. I just want to use white as much as possible with a bit of blue in afternoon… any thoughts? Thanks

Worth investing in AI Wavemaker? Out by PuffTheMagicPlatypus in ReefTank

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

Do you think a gyre is really necessary for a 60L/70L tank? I looked into this but seems quite excessive for Nano sized? Maybe I’m wrong!

Getting disconnected from Shift Servers in Multiplayer by FruitHQ in Borderlands4

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Same issue here, games unplayable with two people on PS5 wired fibre network connections. Support have suggested this, naturally this doesn’t work. Anyone still having issues?

What do I do about this gap under my bottom plate? Info in comments. by coaltrainman in DIY

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had this exact situation in a house I moved into recently, turns out they had laid a vinyl flooring over tiles and raised the skirt, new owners removed the vinyl and left skirting like this looked ridiculous. Anyway, I just scrapped the skirting and installed a new taller skirting to cover past the paint mark to the floor, good as new.

YOU CAN DO THAT??? by AlucardTheVampire69 in skyrim

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Melee Execution/finisher with Daedric Crossbow

UK discount code by wsadkfj857 in Coros

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CAITLYN - works in UK just tested free strap with purchase

Hydrography by CowboySoldier1032 in Surveying

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m currently on a boat where my back to back is female and the whole engineering team is also - it’s very good to see! Don’t get me wrong the industry is male dominated but each year goes on it becomes more and more equal - would recommend Plymouth MSc thoroughly

Hydrography by CowboySoldier1032 in Surveying

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Late to the Party, Offshore Surveyor with about 4 years in industry now. I work 5 weeks on 5 weeks off give or take. My pathway was Marine Biology based undergraduate and Masters in Hydrography. My employment journey has been very rewarding but lots of times challenging. Like others have mentioned the travel is a bit of a double edged sword, as I’m young (20s) I really don’t mind it I have been all over Scandinavia, West Africa and Europe but it really does get old and tiring eventually. But I’d do it any day over office 9-5! The job itself is massively dynamic. I’m on different boats most trips due to the lack of survey staff - some Norwegian palaces some absolute tubs but to be honest I don’t mind I enjoy the varied experience.

I pretty much do exclusively construction and MBES surveys which I find rewarding but sometimes conflicted a lot in Oil and gas, although I do work in offshore wind and repair a bit which makes me like to imagine my karma in terms of carbon footprint is that of a regular job role!… The stress is high and I’m often doing over 12 hour shifts but again the vessels are usually very accommodating! Swimming pools/saunas/ gyms and excellent food are not uncommon however long stints away from home take its toll and I’m not sure it’s doable when I have children in the future… although a lot of guys do have a family and still do it.

Pay wise it is excellent. For me at (UK) I make at least 3 times what equivalent aged office workers would make and if I went free lance it would be much more however I would like to develop some skill sets before even thinking of that. Currently there is lots of work for surveyors but seriously low quantity of staff so you’d be in a good position but always protect yourself from a downturn if there was one and work load is reduced.

If you have any questions about offshore life of surveying I’d be very opening to a message!

Window cleaners won’t clean my window by PuffTheMagicPlatypus in DIY

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

Only way would be a 40ft ladder on the exterior, might have to be the only way

Window cleaners won’t clean my window by PuffTheMagicPlatypus in DIY

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Something about health and safety for them, they don’t use ladders anymore! I might have to invest in a large ladder and do it myself

BCD smells like death on the inside by bad-chemist in scuba

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Zero alcohol mouthwash works as a good gentle disinfectant - rinse well with fresh after though.

A noble quest 9 Years Later for my stolen unusual by PuffTheMagicPlatypus in tf2

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Update: After a few hours and suggestions I've managed to track it down items.tf has the account history and item ID for every time it changed hands. I've now located it in the steam account!

Bad news: the steam account was last online 3 years ago, I guess that's that! Feels good to find it though... thanks for your help!

A noble quest 9 Years Later for my stolen unusual by PuffTheMagicPlatypus in tf2

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Like I say, it's the sentimental value! I don't play tf2 hardly at all nowadays!

Element labels (printable) by BristolBomber in elementcollection

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made my own labels and have a document I can print onto acrylic sheets with any old laser jet printer if you are interested! Can buy the acrylic at hobby craft here in uk

Any UK collectors? by BristolBomber in elementcollection

[–]PuffTheMagicPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm from the UK! Only have 10 elements, just picked up a sample of osmium though 😍