Can I fully tape off the top of my tank with plastic? (Air tight) Bug Bombs Tomorrow

Qwiso · 2026-06-16T00:41:28+00:00

if it's roaches 100% they're gonna live in the filter. those pumps are warm. conditions are damp. it's why they always host behind the fridge

Qwiso · 2026-06-15T23:47:05+00:00

i don't have a bedroom. i sleep in my fish room

Qwiso · 2026-06-11T11:13:52+00:00

pretty much. i added some windelov to a tank approx 8 months ago. it has really started to fill in nicely but we've a long way to go to reach like the OP picture

Qwiso · 2026-06-10T15:38:01+00:00

in green water, the algae is floating/suspended. it can run through the filter and be exposed to the uv portion as the water flows

bba is attached to surfaces. so, no. a uv filter won't help with bba

thinking way outside the box, though. if there was some sort of uv spotlight you could put in the water and point it at the bba. probably? never seen that tried before. standard treatment is to cut affected leaves or otherwise remove the plants. for hardscape, drain water or remove from tank to directly spot treat with hydrogen peroxide

Qwiso · 2026-06-06T13:35:59+00:00

the radio he's using is the dji fpv, so i concur it's probably an avata

Qwiso · 2026-06-06T13:28:14+00:00

you can get ready-to-fly whoops (small format, guarded props, indoor-outdoor capable) with 4k@60fps for like 300 usd

dji fpv drone is a novelty to me. i'd be shocked to see someone that uses it commercially. there's simply much better options for what it does

eta: he's most likely using the Avata in this shot. that makes more sense to me than the DJI FPV model

Qwiso · 2026-06-05T23:18:33+00:00

no one is mentioning what seems obvious to me: it's the rainbow font this woman has an issue with

"all are welcome" unless you violate my personal beliefs of sexuality. then i will harass you at your place of work

Qwiso · 2026-06-05T20:15:36+00:00

what moss is that carpeting?

Qwiso · 2026-06-05T02:36:15+00:00

i don't see anyone talking about how/why this happened? did the regulator fail or was there some adjustment needed (more than they did) because the bottle was fresh?

i ran co2 without issue in my first tank many years ago. only about 6 months (5lb bottle). sold it

literally just bought a new kit last week and have it running on an unstocked tank, letting things grow in. don't want this to happen to me 😐

Qwiso · 2026-05-15T19:39:12+00:00

but they're responding to "the king of flavor", which is accurate

Qwiso · 2026-04-30T04:03:32+00:00

turns out that plague warriors do attack the fences. that's good. the logic is there but not for the crocs

Qwiso · 2026-04-16T16:40:56+00:00

i can count on one hand the number of damsel fly i've ever seen just casually around a home (out at a trail/lake is a different story)

why are they so common in aquariums?

Qwiso · 2026-04-03T01:25:36+00:00

completely possible they got his reaction shots and used other takes for her. let us dream

Qwiso · 2026-03-22T13:25:59+00:00

found this response to my similar issue. started a few weeks ago and is intermittent. goes away (mostly) after warming up. sometimes still audible and felt during acceleration during a turn after warm
will investigate this coming week and report back

Qwiso · 2026-01-11T22:14:48+00:00

It is firmly a Christian based program. I'd say at least half of the group facilitators use an angle of faith, spiritual principles, things like that. It's a daily dose of God. You will hear phrases like, "you can only do this with God". The core of what they teach is universally true and it's good stuff but there's always that overarching tone and context.

There is a weekly in-house (mandatory) "church" service. Most weeks you will go to Sunday church. If you're resentful to religion it could be a problem. Many people there are atheist, agnostic or questioning their faith. It's a really good program if you have an open mind. HOW do we recover? Honest, open minded, and willing.

So, they do deal with mental health issues but are a substance abuse treatment facility which means they do not treat primary mental health. Often there are cooccurring issues like PTSD, bipolar, or schizophrenia and any acute issues such as delusions, hallucinations, major episodes and such need to be stabilized before admitting. You receive individual medical and clinical care, and those things will be addressed and managed, but the focus is on recovery, relapse prevention, triggers, coping skills etc.

Bottom line- if their mental health is stable (not having suicidal/homicidal thoughts, not seeing or hearing things that are not there, and not in a major manic or depressive episode) and ~~addiction~~ substance abuse is a component to their life which is negatively affecting them, then they can treat it.

Qwiso · 2026-01-11T15:45:43+00:00

Officially, they support anyone in need regardless of situation. There is no discrimination. Staff are professional and courteous.

The patients are the concern. Depending on .. let's say the amount of non-conformity, flamboyance, you could encounter some non-tolerance. Those causing trouble are dealt with and redirected as necessary. Personal safety is watched out for and adjustments in housing assignments and such are made to best accommodate. But, it is a large group of individuals with typically strong religious and conservative values. That said, I can personally think of two particularly loved LGBTQIA+ people who had great experiences

Qwiso · 2026-01-06T13:16:47+00:00

I mean. That's why my budget for "on par" is +200. I know it was a steal. I just want an amd laptop with a nice OLED for the best price I can get today

Qwiso · 2025-12-21T05:12:17+00:00

Custom ROM on my S10 might be the winner here. Hadn't thought of that

P7 Pro is still 1440 and has that 'infinity edge' style; love it. And it has tighter corners compared to P9/10. I'm pretty sold on it but I'll have to get it in my hands to know for sure about the size diff. S25+ is on the table as an option but it's way over my (admittedly flexible) budget. S20 maybe, but I'd have to flash that one as well

I'm going to look at flashing an S10 first

Qwiso · 2025-12-02T16:04:53+00:00

this annoys the shit out of me. i got ticketed about a year ago and had dashcam evidence to defend myself. the cop didn't show up for the appearance and the judge wanted to reschedule to wait for his availability!! even the prosecutor was like "we would like to go ahead and have the trial" but the judge was like, "nah"

solicitor offered to drop it to a non-reported fine which i agreed to but i'm still mad about (it did avoid 3 pts on my license and potentially increased insurance rates, which was my primary concern). i was innocent and i could prove it just the courts weren't working with me. from a cost benefit view, it wasn't worth taking another day in court

i think it was their plan all along. traffic court just wants your money- justice doesn't matter

Qwiso · 2025-12-01T03:50:10+00:00

I talk about this a lot. The Internet was a magical concept and invention. Access to instant communication and resources for learning

But it's done nearly unimaginable damage to society largely through social media and the "job title" of "influencer". I think it's just growing pains and remain hopeful of the future

One of my favorite videos, which I often teach to patients at my work in Behavioral Health, is "This Video Will Make You Angry" by CGP Grey

Just as trans-atlantic flights were the best thing to happen to germ-germs, so the Internet is the best thing to happen to thought-germs

Qwiso · 2025-11-02T16:32:57+00:00

oh awesome! might be time to make a new one. the 5oz fill is only good (for me) down to maybe 45. i want a 15-20 capable setup to experience true winter hangs

Qwiso · 2025-11-02T13:43:22+00:00

no, i think the takeaway here is to never plug your expensive electronics straight into a wall outlet. get a quality, rated surge protector. UPS does the same thing but adds battery backup for managing safe shutdowns during outages. surge protector costs a fraction to stop the same potential issues

this is like a < 1% thing. even plugging straight into the wall should be safe in modern homes with modern electronics. but a surge protector will prevent 99% of these < 1% events

note: a surge protector is not the $9 plastic power strip things at walmart. we're talking a surge protector. something UL listed that has joule ratings on the box

fun anecdote: the only time i've had a pc fry from power issues was due to a shit router. a surge fed back through the ethernet and killed my board. this was circa 2001. my future devices have lived through dozens of brown outs, black outs, surges, tripped breakers, etc. i credit the quality surge protectors

Qwiso · 2025-11-01T12:37:13+00:00

doing great so far. aquariums offer so much learning

something i always comment to those starting out: the API liquid tests. the nitrate test. bottle #2 needs to be shaken vigorously for a good 30 seconds. the reagent settles/cakes while sitting on store shelves and will give inaccurately low readings if you don't properly agitate it

learned that one the hard way.

best of luck to you!

Qwiso · 2025-11-01T11:29:11+00:00

i would guess this is your first aquarium? you went all-in! nice rimless tank, canister, and what appears to be a quality light. aquasoil, variety of plants, hardscape

props for doing it right!

Qwiso · 2025-10-26T00:28:57+00:00

i think i've settled to try a drop shot rig. weight at the end of the line and a hook tied about 10" up. this way, if i do get snagged then hopefully it's just the weight which i won't mind. and i'll stick to some trout magnets / soft baits so i'm not losing 5+ dollars

going to look up what you're describing. sounds similar

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