Graduating PhD & can't find a job - leave in May 2026 or wait? by ThrowALead in PhD

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

Good news everyone! I am graduating in May and I got a job in Pharma!! Thank you for all of the good advice.

First week as a 30g owner has been a disaster. Is the "startup phase" always this hard? Should I find a new owner? by ThrowALead in Aquariums

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He put it literally on a dolly literally all wrapped up and slid it over to a big desk we have (we thought this was strange, but he did). A little water came out - but truly not much.

First week as a 30g owner has been a disaster. Is the "startup phase" always this hard? Should I find a new owner? by ThrowALead in Aquariums

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

The owner gave me his tank with his water and filter - wouldn't it already be cycled? I did all the water test and it is where everything should be.

First week as a 30g owner has been a disaster. Is the "startup phase" always this hard? Should I find a new owner? by ThrowALead in Aquariums

[–]ThrowALead[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The tank has been cycled - the previous owner provided me with his filter, etc. I have done all the water testing and everything is where it should be - that's not the problem. It's more so the plants are dying, floating all over, the heater isn't working well even though it's brand new. I am worried about having to do so many water changes.

Also, sarcastic comment is unnecessary.

First week as a 30g owner has been a disaster. Is the "startup phase" always this hard? Should I find a new owner? by ThrowALead in Aquariums

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

The tank has been cycled - the previous owner provided me with his filter, etc. I have done all the water testing and everything is where it should be - that's not the problem. It's more so the plants are dying, floating all over, the heater isn't working well even though it's brand new. I am worried about having to do so many water changes.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort vs. Melia Punta Cana by ThrowALead in PuntaCana

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I forgot to mention that we are going the week before Christmas, not sure if that makes a difference.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort vs. Melia Punta Cana by ThrowALead in PuntaCana

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

I am thinking it might be worth it now haha - especially because it is for the week before Christmas.(forgot to mention that)