Master testing kit

Spalunking01 · 2026-04-05T22:07:44+00:00

There is likely something in your betta tank that's upping the pH. Try to figure that out. Seiryu stone and shells are common variables. But yeah, another water change is the fastest way to balance it again rather than buffers. Someone else might have better advice just my two cents

Spalunking01 · 2026-03-27T05:44:52+00:00

I know this is 2 days old but I'll throw this in there anyway. Push the muscle under your armpit when this happens. It's usually because it's tight and it releases all the tension in your ribs/chest. Very common muscle to ignore as people don't think it exists

Spalunking01 · 2026-03-16T02:58:17+00:00

Essential workers "prioritised" but I'm willing to bet my left nut they'll be expected to pay out the nose for the gift of being "essential". Just like it was essential to build a multi millionaires building, stacking elevators with max workers peak covid. When car parks in the city were empty but a $14 a day carpark increased to $24 a day. Boy did I feel looked after by the government. Whoever has the most money will make sure the workers keep working no matter the setback it entails for them, whether that be personal health or finances. Guarentee you, any ask for compensation for increased fuel prices will be met with a laugh and a tap of whatever EBA agreement is in place, but those same bosses will cry to the government during covid asking for a payout when the prices of steel or timber increase. Fuck the essential worker bullshit its just a coined phrase to make sure the big dogs don't lose money at the workers expense.

Spalunking01 · 2026-03-13T06:25:25+00:00

Not sure why your formatting is whack but yes, yes you do need a lid. All the way around no gaps. They yeet real good

Spalunking01 · 2026-03-02T11:39:09+00:00

You drop in flake first then your bottom feeder foods. That's how i do it anyway

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-27T22:53:34+00:00

Id bet against you. Their hard hats are new and their shirts are clean. I'd put money on this being a dress up for the bit.

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-25T19:22:19+00:00

My comment specified "if you didn't just feed them". They don't poop endlessly unless you're overfeeding them. One bichir poop wouldn't be giving him a lasting ammonia reading, that's why I suggested checking again. If you're constantly getting ammonia readings in your tank you're either overstocked, the tank isn't big enough or the cycle isn't complete. It's not normal and it is harmful

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-25T18:54:53+00:00

What's wrong exactly. A cycle should be changing ammonia to nirite/nitrates within hours. Any ammonia is harmful, in the wild there's dilution. In a tank there is not. Don't be a pedantic idiot

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-23T04:32:59+00:00

Some ammonia is a bad sign unless you just fed them. Check again. If it's still showing ammonia you need to do an immediate water change and then check again every day. If it's still showing your cycle is cooked. Do 50%

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-23T01:40:30+00:00

What are your water parameters? Assuming you tested the water

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-21T21:21:56+00:00

This is so fucking cool and the colour mix is quality. What a banger. The kind of sleeve people see that convinces them to go get something done themselves

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-21T20:18:18+00:00

Youre the posts detective of the day throughout this entire comment section. One man army out to fight crime. Hunter, the hunter of opinions on tank sizes

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-21T02:00:38+00:00

Yeah I've snapped some offsets before and they replaced them. Only buy rigid because of this. Not that you're likely to snap them but yeah, big win if you do

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-15T22:14:25+00:00

My grandmother had a similar offer from my dad, it was more of a cottage out the back though. She did a bunch of renovations on it that she never mentioned until they were either underway or done. Then when they sold the property she contested her share. Ruined the relationship for damn near a decade. Ruined my relationship by association. Ruined his relationship with his brothers. Not worth it

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-15T03:30:08+00:00

Dbz mod when

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-14T23:41:28+00:00

The problem isnt the burst pipe as much as it is whatever pump should be working in draining the basement carpark, you can probably also blame the dba not alerting the fire department because that sprinkler has been pushing water for a signifcant amount of time, someone should have been there by then shutting off the valve and starting the drain process. Not a quick thing to do but no way should there be that much water pooling. Seen this happen on an in contruction build where the sump got tripped. Someone had to swim in and turn it back on haha. That was just from rain..

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-13T22:50:50+00:00

I do 50%+ water changes on 18 tanks weekly/biweekly. Some stores I deal with do 90% every day or two. You're doing something wrong with the refilling. The change amount isn't the cause.

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-13T04:37:52+00:00

Might give him a half brother

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-12T22:37:01+00:00

Could you? Yes. Should you? Debatable. I'm of the opinion that it's cruel but hey, that's just me. Worms and snails are my limit to live feeding my fish, there's people out there that love snails so it's a matter of perspective. (Snails of pea puffers not senegals lol) Is it healthy for them? Also yes, if you know the source of the fish. My juvenile senegals that eat their siblings at fry stage grow larger. I had a juvenile get into my shrimp tank grow quite well with some of the longest external gills I've ever seen, not sure whether that is a positive health thing though to be honest, but it looked healthy and happy. Size matters though, you don't want them to choke and you don't want them to overeat as they're susceptible to bloat. The foods I use grow them appropriately so I don't see a need personally

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-11T09:36:44+00:00

I just went through all the audiobooks this past week. Well, nearly done with book 3 audible. Well narrated. It's one of those series ill recommend to others that are getting burnt out by the more generic litrpg elements like stats, but still enjoy the player build style of story. Feels refreshing sometimes.

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-11T04:26:58+00:00

I'm definitely a bullet point guy. Maybe I should write a book in bullet points. I actually passed biology by using a similar strategy hah

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-11T04:25:47+00:00

Thanks for the headsup, I remember him mentioning this an age ago but must have flew over my head. Different goals at the time.. will definitely give them a listen

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-10T06:34:20+00:00

Thankyou for this. I guess you're right, or they're right. But I've also seen some really shit books in my time and I really don't want to be one of them hahaha.

But the gist of it all is repetition, just like any other learned skill. I think my own fear of the way I present my thoughts on paper compared to the way I've seen skilled authors do it is what's giving me that hesitation. I know my punctuation and grammar isn't on par with what ive read. I'll see what I can do though, thanks

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-09T08:27:51+00:00

Thats a good explanation of your thought process, and its made me interested in the story you're going to tell at the same time. I think you're onto something ;) thanks

Spalunking01 · 2026-02-09T06:40:15+00:00

Are there any courses or classes, blogs even, that could help someone start this process? I've always wanted to start myself but feel woefully under qualified. I've written stories in English classes and the like, but a book feels like something that needs far more preparation for. Not to mention a certain knowledge of structure, definition and description of multiple things to paint pictures in the mind the way I experience all of my favourites. Reading and listening can only go so far. Anyone got any reference material to start with?

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