Category Archives: Biology

Aquarium Status (4/15/2022 1:22PM):

Posted on April 15, 2022 by timlyg

Continued from last entry. Temperature: 77.3FSeneye: 77.558F Salinity: 1.0285 specific gravity pH:HANNA Checker: 7.8 Nitrate:HANNA Checker: 20.6 ppm Phosphate:HANNA Checker: 0.73 ppm Alkalinity:HANNA Checker: 164 ppm = 164 x 0.056 dkH = 9.184 dkH After that, 50+% water change, added … Continue reading →

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Aquarium Update (2/15/2022) - Long overdue update with content and water test

Posted on February 15, 2022 by timlyg

It's been a while since I last updated this log. A few creatures have died and new ones were introduced. Here's the thorough log: Prior to water change (Haven't done water change for weeks...maybe 2 Months+, entire Winter and more) … Continue reading →

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Thoughts

Posted on January 26, 2022 by timlyg

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

Posted on January 2, 2022 by timlyg

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

Posted on December 23, 2021 by timlyg

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

Posted on December 8, 2021 by timlyg

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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Thoughts

Posted on October 27, 2021 by timlyg

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

Posted on October 23, 2021 by timlyg

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

Posted on August 21, 2021 by timlyg

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

Posted on August 2, 2021 by timlyg

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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