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Cleaning up my desk, came across a small poster about Delaware Water Gap hiking. We did Mt. Minsi last year, it's on Pennsylvania side. Mt. Tammany, the opposite mount across the Delaware River, is on NJ side and probably twice … Continue reading
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Frag Farm
Though on Staten Island, this FragFarm store is the cheapest I've found near me that sells mainly reefs/corals, frags. The only problem is the $11-13 toll for crossing to Staten Island (free from NY to NJ). Depending on how many … Continue reading
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Freshwater Fishing
Perhaps I should try it, with the nearest beach near us being known to be contaminated with Vibriosis. I have a foldable kayak that has not been tried. Time to look up those freshwater fishing spots. But unlike saltwater fishing, … Continue reading
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On Procrastination
An interesting resource. This Is What Happens to Your Brain When You Procrastinate September 22, 2021 Filed Under: procrastination, productivity, Wellness By Stephanie Vozza Photo Credit: iStock We can all probably agree that procrastination isn’t wise. Some of us like to believe we work … Continue reading
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Issues with Koonlung K1S car dual dash cam (not recording sometimes), made me think the 128GB micro SD card is expiring. Made me look into getting the memory card (apparently max is 64GB class 6+ according to manual) and battery … Continue reading
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Aquarium Update: Frag Farm in Staten Island
After much learning from my marine tank, I've tried to take it slow. Started water changes, to even 50%+ a week. After about 5 weeks or so, I think I got the NO3 down from 50+ to <20. Also after … Continue reading
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Aquarium Status (8/21/2021 1:35AM) Experiment: Comparing Nitrate solutions
Using HANNA Nitrate LR checker: Based on video instructions on youtube, My own dilution method: Original sample with lots of tap water dilution,1.93ppmWith DSR EZ Carbon (more than a capful): 1.25ppmWith Cobalt Total Nitrate resin instead (210g): 0.06ppm Conclusion: I … Continue reading
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Aquarium Update (8/2/2021): Peppermint Shrimp died
Saw one of the two peppermint shrimp died and got stuck on the intake of the Jebao powerhead. I am guessing it's the high Nitrate (40+ ppm). So far that's been my only dilemma. Although, there's some black spots growing … Continue reading
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Aquarium Update (7/28/2021): Fish added last week
Added two Ocellaris Clownfish and two Three-Stripe Damselfish, a week or two ago from Petco. Seneye temperature: 78.233 F API Phosphate test: 0.25 ppm Added Poly-Filter to the overflow box. Will see what color changes it produce to determine what … Continue reading
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Aquarium Update (7/16/2021) - a few things have changed in the past days
The Ultra Mini Carpet re-appeared! with green tops, though the rest are pretty bleached out, probably due to the 81+ F high temperature. Caulerpa Prolifera, still surviving in tank. Chaeto, looks good in Refugium. Although I am replacing the feeder … Continue reading