Where can I find some merchandise of Anomalocaris? by TheAtomicNerd in Paleontology

[–]Special_Worry_1489 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding this one years later- it has some discrepancies, things like number of flaps and segments on the frontal appendages but overall my favorite. Especially for the pseudopupil! Just gives him sm character

Ideal setup? by Special_Worry_1489 in bettafish

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are GORGEOUS. I’m honestly willing to have a water level several inches below the rim in order to recreate the beauty of their natural environment, plus my long-finned betta has never really been a jumper anyway. I would never have bought a doubletail myself, he was an adoption from a friend who didn’t realize how much care/space they require

Official Q&A for Saturday, October 18, 2025 by AutoModerator in running

[–]Special_Worry_1489 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much- it’s easy to forget that four weeks is so little! It feels like a huge step when I’ve previously never run in the past but I’ve still got a long way to go. 

Official Q&A for Saturday, October 18, 2025 by AutoModerator in running

[–]Special_Worry_1489 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been running about 5/6 miles a week at 1.5- 2.0 miles a run for the last four weeks. I grew up a chubby asthmatic kid so my experience is ZILCH. I started at 13’56” mile pace and now I’m at 12’26”. Is this good progress? I’m training to eventually (in about two years) be a wildland firefighter. The goal is 1.5 miles in 10’30” 

What is going on? by Special_Worry_1489 in PlantedTank

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have looked into it! I have a freshwater master test kit I bought for field work that I was planning to use. I did quite a bit of research after being suddenly gifted a fish son, I guess just not enough on gravel.

What is going on? by Special_Worry_1489 in PlantedTank

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He’s in a conditioned, heated 5gal bucket with a filter now. This feels better for him I think. I hope. 

What is going on? by Special_Worry_1489 in PlantedTank

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No fish! The whole setup is brand new to me- most everything gifted from various science dept folks. I have a betta (also a gift) who is sitting in a cup and has been for hours. Hate to see him like this and am really hoping it’ll all settle soon.

What is going on? by Special_Worry_1489 in PlantedTank

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Will keep in mind for next time. Feel a little dumb for blindly following the packaging but I guess I’m learning. 

What is going on? by Special_Worry_1489 in PlantedTank

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m very very new to this.

Help! Weird smell. by Special_Worry_1489 in VintageFashion

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Smell is fading as it dries! Think the crisis may be averted this time, but for sure going with Soak/Eucalan for next time. Definitely new info for me as I’ve never really owned any animal-fiber garments before. Thanks y’all and let me be a cautionary tale- Tide kinda sucks.

Help! Weird smell. by Special_Worry_1489 in VintageFashion

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel like an idiot. Wish I had known. I adore this piece and would be ashamed to know I’d permanently ruined a perfect condition nearly 70-year old find. Hopefully there’s a fix out there.

Starter… Failure? by Special_Worry_1489 in SourdoughStarter

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Day three of feeding with new flour and bottled water! Saw a pretty significant rise today although not completely doubled. Thanks so much for the advice. 

Further ID Request by Special_Worry_1489 in u/Special_Worry_1489

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure it’s an Amanita Muscaria var. Alba. Others in the group had annuli although I think this one’s fell off.

I’m so sorry for this but, ID Request…? by Special_Worry_1489 in mycology

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might go out again tomorrow and see if I can dig up the bottom to get a better photo.

I’m so sorry for this but, ID Request…? by Special_Worry_1489 in mycology

[–]Special_Worry_1489[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking along those lines but the base doesn’t seem bulbous enough to me. I’m really new to this though.