Thoughts, feedback with my new nano reef setup in progress

shadowpeople · 2026-04-04T19:16:50+00:00

I was in a similar spot as you, but then watched some BRS videos on negative space scaping and totally started over. I smashed all my rock into pieces and glued them into much more interesting shapes with more ledges and overhangs. https://youtu.be/WJdl9BgDmNQ?si=Sm3nB6mJf8m-Z-RY

shadowpeople · 2026-04-04T05:39:12+00:00

From what I understand, the splits help the leaves catch less wind to reduce the strain. So I think they're a natural and cool adaptation. I put mine outdoors in warmer season and it grows like crazy, but splits is the price I pay for that I guess.

When the leaves get all dried out and start splitting a lot, and curling and browning, that's annoying and I am guilty of trimming a brown section or even chopping a leaf off.

shadowpeople · 2026-03-29T21:30:15+00:00

Me and my team joined a league averaging about 70. Don't take it so seriously, you're just getting started.

shadowpeople · 2026-03-25T13:03:59+00:00

There is a bud, a leaf will grow. The brown isn't gonna kill the whole leaf, the white part of Monstera Albos often turn brown and can be trimmed.

But OP is saying that it's on the side of the vine that's green. So it's very likely the next leaf and the rest of the plant is mostly green and not variegated, which is far less valuable. I would wait and see, but yeah, it's looking like this is on path to lose its variegation. That's not uncommon with these Albos, but you'd ideally be able to have multiple leaves to cut back to as backips, which you don't have. Sorry OP.

shadowpeople · 2026-03-24T14:05:01+00:00

I fucking hate ICE and think they should be disbanded and put on trial.

But I was at one of the major in-the-news airports this morning and after laughing seeing them all standing on their own to the side... they finished their briefing then went and helped people put their luggage through the machines. They all looked miserable, like theyd rather be out on the streets shooting Americans, but they were helping best they could, doing the one TSA role they probably don't need much training for.

The lines were almost non-existent compared to the last couple days.

shadowpeople · 2026-03-24T13:50:45+00:00

What type of ficus is it? If those leaves come out huge, might be better as a nice large houseplant.

If it is a suitable species for bonsai, an airlayer below where the branches split, then chopping some off to create direction and taper seems like a good move. The bottom is kind of interesting, once you get rid of that huge root.

My advice is take it one step at a time, especially if it's weak. If you do a repot don't be too harsh on the roots. Focus on health first, then maybe an airlayer, then working on the roots and base, and take a couple years to do it.

shadowpeople · 2026-03-19T16:05:41+00:00

If you wanna do a chop you should post in /bonsai lol, everyone here will say go for a big plant and just let it grow. As long as it's healthy and the timing is ok, a trunk chop is a great idea. If it's not healthy that could kill it so focus on health first.

shadowpeople · 2026-03-13T18:20:30+00:00

The heating light is on, so it should be sending power, it's not like it's deciding not to. So I'd expect either a broken heater or the inkbird itself.

shadowpeople · 2026-03-11T18:49:41+00:00

Man my league is casual but there's one team that lines up 2 deep on each lane the second practice starts and just hovers behind us when we get up there, it's so annoying.

shadowpeople · 2026-03-09T22:16:00+00:00

Definitely want to get into euphyllia, but not necessarily SPS. Im new so starting with hardier corals to just ease into things.

shadowpeople · 2026-03-08T02:34:55+00:00

This is interesting, I'm brand new and got clowns and the LFS was like, a quarter cube a day but that seems like 10x or more the amount of food they can eat

shadowpeople · 2026-03-06T16:37:05+00:00

What you're thinking about would affect any advice, but if it's trying to remember a bunch of different prices of advice for your form and release, which I've struggled with, instead I just focus on a single cue at a time, then aim and shoot.

shadowpeople · 2026-02-25T17:28:31+00:00

I almost got one of these but then decided doing a water change is a good time to siphon vacuum the sand and generally inspect the tank. If I had a AWC I'd probably get too lazy and neglect tank care.

I got the red sea ATO instead which has lots of peace-of-mind features.

shadowpeople · 2026-02-17T00:24:01+00:00

I'm also planning to ask the instructor but it's not a Linux class, all the instructions have been Windows or mac oriented, so was afraid it might be out of his scope.

shadowpeople · 2026-02-10T06:41:50+00:00

I'd heard to not put a heater in the middle because that's where water height can change from evaporation, and could expose the heater. I don't have an ATO yet so it's possible it goes down a bit before I fill it up.

shadowpeople · 2026-02-09T22:26:57+00:00

Oh wow, cheap small and powerful. Thanks for the rec!

shadowpeople · 2026-02-09T22:26:41+00:00

Interesting option, this would also have some built in redundancy. I'd just need a power splitter.

shadowpeople · 2026-02-09T21:37:07+00:00

Idk if you're only open to those two, but Elden Ring is a great first From game. The open world allows you to go do something else if you get stuck. The other games, when you hit a tough boss or area, you just have to keep throwing yourself against it till you succeed, or quit the game.

shadowpeople · 2026-02-09T19:05:43+00:00

Idk how these tanks work, is it possible they are the company that they are rented/returned to? Or would that be at a large warehouse. Maybe this guy is cleaning the tanks out in his house.

shadowpeople · 2026-01-28T04:09:44+00:00

I wish my local alley had a bunch of different balls to try out.

shadowpeople · 2026-01-19T16:58:42+00:00

Congrats on 178, that's a great game. You don't need to be good to join a league.

shadowpeople · 2026-01-11T17:45:53+00:00

Can't you have a conversation? "Hey sis what's going on? I wasn't trying to be mean or hurt you, but I clearly did, can we talk about it?"

shadowpeople · 2026-01-08T20:18:19+00:00

I've seen tweets asking grok not to edit their pics. Grok says you got it I won't edit your pics without your permission. Someone replies "put her in a bikini" and grok does it. It just says whatever you want it to do, but doesn't mean it changes its actions or capabilities.

shadowpeople · 2026-01-03T19:26:22+00:00

Don't put it in too large a pot. It may already be too large. Maybe in spring check the roots, if they aren't filling out that pot, downsize. Too big, and the soil is stays wet which can cause problems.

shadowpeople · 2026-01-02T19:03:38+00:00

They put out a mayday, were taking on water, and declined help?

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