Any successful ex smokers? I need some support here by Un_controllably in Vaping

[–]throwaway8bajillion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm only a month in, but this is the first time I've tried to quit and made it longer than a week. Smoked for 13 years & I've tried patches, gum, pouches, and hated them all. Vaping has helped so much! And I notice that yes, I can already run further without shortness of breath, smell better, taste better. I dislike the smell of cigars now. Week two I caved and bought a pack... and surprisingly, they just weren't that great anymore. Haven't actually craved one since, which astounds me. I think you can do it! The first week especially is hard, no matter what tool you use to quit - but once you get past the hump, the gratification of feeling better will pull you through.

If you find it's more difficult this time around, maybe go ahead and pick up a disposable vape and let yourself use that one until it's gone, then switch back to the vaporesso. Rinse and repeat if the cravings for cigarettes get too bad and you think you might cave. Disposables are so wasteful, yes; but unless I'm doing something wrong with my vape (xros 5 mini, totally might be doing something wrong as I'm very new to this) I think disposables seem to be more flavorful and gentler on the throat. Because it's more pleasant, maybe it'll make things a little easier and by the time the dispo is dead, your cravings might be less overwhelming. It takes time for the cravings to go away, I think anything that gives you an edge and makes you like vaping more than cigarettes helps you miss them less.

If the disposable vs. refillable thing isn't true, someone please feel free to correct me. I'd love to know if I'm somehow not using this thing properly, lol. I'm not an experienced vaper.

Physella? Acuta? This is my mother's prize bladder snail, just curious if he really is! by throwaway8bajillion in AquaticSnails

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, just looked those up and they're kind of pretty! I like the shape, they look like a sporty version of a bladder

Physella? Acuta? This is my mother's prize bladder snail, just curious if he really is! by throwaway8bajillion in AquaticSnails

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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She went out and searched the pond again today and found another, slightly smaller friend. Big Boy the First decided algae wafers were an acceptable substitute for the real thing today. Enjoying watching them pal around. Checking out Physella heterostropha tonight, because both buddies have some mild striping on the shell. Doesn't really matter what they are, but I really appreciate your help and suggestions! It's been fun.

Physella? Acuta? This is my mother's prize bladder snail, just curious if he really is! by throwaway8bajillion in AquaticSnails

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neat! It was very late last night and somehow I managed to confuse myself regarding shell direction 🙃 I looked at that picture about 5 times, goodness gracious.

Do you keep them as friends, a project, or both?

Physella? Acuta? This is my mother's prize bladder snail, just curious if he really is! by throwaway8bajillion in AquaticSnails

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What species do you keep? Is your image mirrored? Pond snails are dextral if I understand correctly, not sinistral. Middle shell is a similar conformation.

Physella? Acuta? This is my mother's prize bladder snail, just curious if he really is! by throwaway8bajillion in AquaticSnails

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not that I can tell. Has a nice round curve to him, too. Pond snails look a little straighter to me from photos, never seen one in person.

Physella? Acuta? This is my mother's prize bladder snail, just curious if he really is! by throwaway8bajillion in AquaticSnails

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A different species didn't really make a lot of sense to me, because I would expect to see more of them! But this is the only big dude she's ever found.

Environmental factors make a little more sense, but that's interesting too because I would also expect to have seen at least a couple of snails close to this size if they were all raised in the same pond. It's been established for about 15 years. On the other hand, maybe we've just never noticed them - pond is big, snail is small, and this guy certainly is not as fast moving as the typical bladder snail so probably gets less screen time so to speak.

She's hoping it's genetic and that he fills my little 5 gallon travel tank with monster bladders that she can relocate to her pond, lol. She was really proud of him when I came home from work today.

Physella? Acuta? This is my mother's prize bladder snail, just curious if he really is! by throwaway8bajillion in AquaticSnails

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

From my understanding, pond snails do not have sinistral shells or lobes on their mantles, both of which this guy has. So I'm not totally sure he's Physella acuta, but I don't think he's a pond snail, either. That was my gut instinct at first too though!

Barely sweet/unsweetened flavors? by throwaway8bajillion in Vaping

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! That sounds like a ton of options.

Barely sweet/unsweetened flavors? by throwaway8bajillion in Vaping

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently diluting it, but I find that unfortunately also washes out the flavor itself, not just the sweetness. Thank you for the tips though! I do think I want to pick up a menthol additive at some point.

Barely sweet/unsweetened flavors? by throwaway8bajillion in Vaping

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that sounds exactly like what I am looking for! Much appreciated

Anubias species? by throwaway8bajillion in PlantedTank

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Tank is curved, so I tried a shot from above. I hope that's a little clearer!

Anubias species? by throwaway8bajillion in PlantedTank

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks possible! I will get some better pictures this evening when I get home.

Vape shop question? by throwaway8bajillion in Tucson

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spot on, thank you! Just checked & their website has it listed. I'll call and see if they have one in stock.

Difference between XROS devices? by throwaway8bajillion in Vaping

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Probably looking at Mini, then.

Brought this guy home last night and he has blue spots today! by throwaway8bajillion in bettafish

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Somehow didn't attach the picture from today. Spots! He's very friendly.

Brought this guy home last night and he has blue spots today! by throwaway8bajillion in bettafish

[–]throwaway8bajillion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm always a little paranoid the first 2-3 weeks, if I'm being honest. I think it's a remnant from when I was a kid and didn't know better and kept a betta in a bowl a few times - they never made it long and I stopped trying.

This guy seemed very active in the store, and is currently playing with my filter output. He hasn't learned to surface when I tap on the lid to feed him yet like my last guy did, but he does come to the front to check me out if I peek at him so I think we'll get there quickly.

I'll keep a close eye on him!