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guppysaquariumproducts · 2 years ago
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backwateraquatics · 1 year ago
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Aquarium Products Online India | Backwateraquatics.com
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mayakern · 6 months ago
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let's go on the cutest aquarium trip together 🪼
our skirts are 🌊 size inclusive (XS-8X) 🌊 made ethically 🌊 super deep pockets that can fit a nintendo switch and all of those aquarium souvenirs
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celestial-dreamscapes · 2 years ago
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Hihi!
I was wondering if you could do a period comfort for Beel, Belphie and/or Levi? I just love these so much!
Thanks so much!
Another request said: Hello, could we please have period comfort with the twins and Levi as well?
A/N: Hii I’m soso glad you liked the other posts thank youu 🙏🏼 and thank you for the requests!!! :D
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Taking care of you on your period part 3
Word count: 1.5k
Warnings: blood mention, fainting, mention of dying
Part 1
Part 2
Levi:
-He very rarely attends class in person and not online, and on one of those rare times you weren’t feeling well so he’s just very confused before you tell him because you keep standing and leaning on the desk which doesn’t look comfortable at all to him
-And it hardly helps you with the pain but it’s all you can really do while you’re in class besides pacing around which you decide to do as well near your desks at the back of the class
-The teacher decides to embarrass you in front of everyone and asks you why you’re not sitting like everyone else instead of coming up to you which makes you feel even worse, and you don’t even have it in you to throw any retorts at them
-Eventually the pain gets really really bad and even after waiting for some time after taking a painkiller it didn’t kick in, so you tell him you’re just going to head back home and so obviously he comes with you because he’s very concerned and even after you tell him the bleeding is normal, he’s heavily questioning if the amount of pain you’re having is really a normal thing for humans
-His room is unsurprisingly a really good distraction considering he has most of the stuff you’d need to be able to stay in there for hours on end (except for proper food, he only has snacks) so once the pain becomes lighter it’s a good place to unwind and get your focus off of the smaller pains
-It also provides light (from the aquarium part) without being overwhelming enough to give you a headache or migraine and it’s the perfect amount of light to still be able to fall asleep with
-He has tons of blankets and I headcanon he has a couple weighted blankets as well and he’d bring them over for you (you could fold a couple to put behind your back and on your thighs to help ease the pain a bit)
-If you’re on the taller side, his bathtub probably won’t be the comfiest considering you’re already in pain and you’d have to put yourself in an uncomfortable position that would put you in more pain and also share the tiny space with Levi on top of all that, so if you’re not willing to deal with the hassle it’s best you just both go to your room and have him carry all the blankets there for you 
-He starts off embarrassed about buying you period products, but he gets over it pretty quickly after thinking about how much pain you’re in and how much effort he’s saving you, along with the fact that anyone who mocks him for it probably isn’t able to get into a relationship of their own
-Overall, he’s really good with everything but there’s a chance he’ll get the wrong product even though he checks your messages a bunch of times to make sure 😭😭 for example, he might get the right size pad but without wings, but he does learn quickly luckily for you
Beel:
-He’s naturally very warm which most of the time is really cozy and nice but during the times when it’s warmer out or when your body is really hot on its own due to the pain it can get a bit overwhelming
-At the same time though you don’t want to distance yourself physically because then everything just feels even more off, so cuddling with the AC on and a fan blasting while you have a couple light blankets covering you are the best, especially feeling yourself drift off when the sleeping conditions are so perfect and he’s rubbing your back
-Has a tendency to be a bit suffocating with his arms when you two are cuddling so you have to squirm around a bit to figure out a comfy position
-Constantly picks you up with no problem (which all of the brothers can do technically he’s just the one who does it the most often) so that you don’t have to move if you want to go to your room or somewhere else. He has no shame in it too he’ll just carry on like it’s the most normal thing in the world and he’ll act like anyone who judges is the weird one instead of the other way around lmao
-Definitely the type to tell you to focus on resting instead of stressing over your schoolwork, since even if you stress it’s not like you’re able to do it anyway when you’re not feeling well (even if it does sound kind of harsh) so he offers to help you write an email to your teachers to ask for an extension on the deadlines because you aren’t feeling well
-Some teachers are more understanding than others, and the latter ones just get mad at you for not having started sooner, and so you’re still worried you’ll get marks deducted if you hand anything in late
-So in the end he does your work for you 🥺 he doesn’t want you to start slacking in your classes because of him but he doesn’t want you to be in so much pain and also be stressing out about something that seems so insignificant to him at the same time, so he decides to just do it for you even if it takes him a while to understand the material from classes he’s not in
-He gets you basically everything while you rest and doesn’t make any comments about you not being productive or anything that might make you feel bad for relaxing
-He’s still constantly hungry (as usual) but he does his best to push it aside so he can take care of you, especially if you’re cuddling and you fall asleep on him, he doesn’t wanna risk waking you up 
-Though he will probably text one of his brothers asking them to grab him something from the kitchen (how likely are they to actually do it though 😭)
-Sometimes when you’re taking a bath to relieve the pain you want pressure on your lower stomach at the same time but it's a lot of effort to keep your hands on your stomach at the same time as you’re trying to fully relax your body, so he does it for you while taking a bath together. If you’re at the stage where you can literally bathe together why would he be shy about touching your stomach if it’s not a problem for you?
Belphie:
-He definitely knows about periods from Lilith, I imagine she’d learn about it after visiting the human world and them both being horrified at the thought, because why is it necessary to make them bleed so often? Why not once a year instead?
-Despite this though I don’t think he’d know too many of the details, and since he’s never had actual firsthand experience helping someone with it, it would take him a while to adjust to the fact that there are so many other problems that come along with getting your period, not just blood 😔
-I’m not sure if this is canon but if it’s not, I have a headcanon that he can put others to sleep so that would definitely come in handy pretty often. You’d be in too much pain to fall asleep on your own and you can’t stay still enough to keep trying so you’re just ranting about it to him and he offers, so obviously you accept and then you wake up a few hours later feeling much better
-One problem that you encounter quite often is him falling asleep on you, which is fine on its own, but after some time it stops being comfortable for you. But he’s pretty hard to move when he’s asleep so you have to fight for your life to free yourself 
-And then all your hard work trying to move without disturbing him (which hardly ever happens anyway) is thrown away because he wakes up as soon as you get out of his grip smh
-A good thing about Belphie specifically when you’re in pain is that he’s down to lie down and sleep literally anywhere so if you think that lying down on the floor in the middle of his room with a heating pad on your stomach will help your back pain and cramps he’s down, doesn’t even take any convincing from you he’ll just do it
-Even though he still feels a bit awkward helping you and isn’t always sure what you need him to do, he starts to put in a lot more effort in accompanying you everywhere after a while
-More specifically, after you told him about how you were once home alone and the pain was so bad you thought you were genuinely about to die, and no one was answering your messages either. And about the time you forced yourself to go out even though you weren’t feeling well and nearly passed out
-Both stories really concern him so he starts going with you literally everywhere when you’re on your period because he’s slightly paranoid that you’ll end up being left alone somewhere and you actually will die from it, and he’ll have no idea until after it’s too late 
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yujisleftshoe · 11 months ago
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Not to beat a dead horse, but LIBRARIES literally will give you online access to TV and movies for free without having to pirate them. They also have recordings of theatre productions!! I just watched David Tennants Richard ii FOR FREE with a really high quality recording FROM THE LIBRARY!!!! Everyone needs to GET A LIBRARY CARD!!!!
My library also has access to programs that can help you make your own legal documents if you can't afford an attorney but need things like wills or bills of sale or lease agreements!!
There is concerts and and documentaries and operas and Ballets from carnegie hall and the Palace of Versailles and other world class theaters!
They have coding courses! IELTS training!! News paper access that usually requires a subscription! Audio books! Music! Tickets to events and museums and aquariums and art galleries and carnivales and park passes and youth programs!!!
There is literally no reason to not have a library card. They're free.
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cryptablog · 9 months ago
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No, No cause I have more to say about Miku Expo.
[putting a read more cause I have a LOT to say and I'm very angry but I will do a funny video drawing on this soon so whatevs]
They so HEAVILY advertised with the holograms. Even to say you can't bring your own lightstick as it could ruin the whole projection.
Only for it to be the worlds smallest movie theater tv.
I'm disgusted. THEN I FIND OUT. You can't even resell your tickets. They've CLOSED THE OPTION to RESELL the TICKETS.
The staff doesnt know whats going on and neither do we. The band sounds great but its too loud over her voice. (or her voice is too quiet >=[.)
Her model is so tiny on the screen you cant see it from a few feet away or anywhere in the stands and side viewers are COMPLETELY FUCKED.
Not to mention the ridiculous merchandising issues.
Online sold out in a matter of minutes and didn't load for a majority of people to purchase anyhow myself included.
And IN PERSON VENUES ARE WORSE. Under 100 lightsticks at Vancouver, Portland, and San Jose. The MAIN merch attraction. Not that the keychains were much BETTER but lightsticks are incredibly important to the actual LOOK of the show?
THEN! YOU LEARN MIKU AND AQOURS (AND GENSHIN???) DID A LED SHOW AND IT LOOKED BETTER THAN HER 10TH ANIVERSARY SHOW!
AND FINALLY YOU REMEMBER THAT MIKU IS GOING TO COACHELLA APRIL 12TH.
-if shes still an LED we'll not only be pissed but MAJORLY EMBARRASSED.
-If shes a hologram we'll be expecting that SAME ENERGY AT THE DAMN CONCERT THE MAJORITY SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ON.
I'm okay with leds if done correctly but the LIGHTSHOW DOESNT EVEN LOOK GOOD ITS DISTRACTING AT BEST FROM THE TINY ASS SCREEN AND PAINFULLY BAD AT WORST.
My Highschool theater did better lightwork at their production of god-damned Anastasia!
Crunchyroll your ass is GRASS. I have never been more appauled in my life.
You tricked thousands of people into buying tickets to what they expected to be a miku concert for what is essentially a glorified 4D aquarium movie.
A A A A A !!!!!
Personal Tidbit:
I was going for my birthday. And I still am. Not like I have a choice. I can't even resell or refund my fucking ticket.
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progressivemother · 11 months ago
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Winter Activities as a Family
Winter is especially hard for stay at home moms because, we are confined indoors even more than usual due to the cold. You probably talk to people less often and are more sedentary and probably find yourself getting bored. The kids are bored and constantly complaining about wanting to do something and staying on electronics all day isn't good for anyone. To add to mine, my husband is not here.
1. The number one thing we can do is get out of the house. I know how much work it takes to get out of the house with kids. It's hard work during the winter because we have to add all the layers to keep those kiddos warm: coats, hats, mittens, scarves, boots, etc. plus snacks and drinks. It you have infants, there is a lot more to add.
• Take a hike
• Go to the park
• Go for a walk
• Go camping
• Plan a winter picnic
• Try a scavenger hunt (there are free printables and ideas anywhere online)
• Build a snowman or snow cave (if you have snow)
• Go to the zoo, museum, or aquarium
2. Talk to adults. In the winter, it’s easy to neglect relationships because you aren’t going out of the house as much. Make an intentional decision to get together with other moms and friends throughout the week.
• Invite someone over for coffee and a morning play date.
• Have an picnic playdate with some hot cocoa and snacks at a park
3. Find ways to be active. During the warmer times of the year, we play outside a lot but during the winter we tend to stay inside because it's cold.
• Have a dance party
• Find a video for indoor exercise for the whole family
• Do yoga together
4. Have some indoor fun. We can be bored while inside. Everyone wants to scroll though youtube or social media instead of spending time with family. While hanging out together, have some hot cocoa.
• Play a board game
• Have an obstacle course
• Build a fort
• Read together
• Do some art together. Our favorite is speed art
• Bake something
• Do some puzzles
• Play video games together
5. Do something productive while everyone is gone. As mothers, we tend to stay home while the kids are at school or a friend's and our spouse is at work.
• Make a blanket
• Read
• Organize that closet you've been putting off
• Paint that room
• Learn a new skill
These aren't required for anyone; these are just ideas for you and your family to spend quality time together and for you to get active. I hope that these activies are easy for you to incorporate into your lives. Always remember, no matter what you’re capable of doing or how fun you feel that you are, you are a good mom. You are doing your best and that is enough. Always remember: Quality over Quantity.
This is a picture of a blanket I made during my time alone at home. I am working on another one.
I also have a few pictures of a fun activity we did today. It is called Rainbow in a glass.
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artykyn · 1 year ago
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here’s a token to cash in whenever you want: so what about piercings at claire’s?
Okay you asked
First of all, a traditional piercing at a reputable piercing studio uses a hollow needle to pierce your ear. The earring is essentially threaded into your ear. Needles are super sharp, sterile, and single-use.
Claire's uses a gun.
It's a special gun that loads up the earring and jams it right into your ear. They market this as "needle free piercing!" to, I don't know, calm people who are afraid of needles? But here's the thing: the gun hurts way way worse than a needle. You aren't being pierced with a sharp needle, you are being jabbed by a blunt earring.
Needle? Clean, smooth hole. Gun? Well... think about what happens if you shoot a bullet through a target. On the front, it looks like a clean circle. On the back?
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That's the back of your ear after getting pierced by a gun!
Your tissues are super screwed up, your piercing wound is way bigger than it would be with a clean, sharp needle, and your healing process is more complicated. The stud you stick on the back of your earring is pressed against all that loose flappy damaged skin that is now desperate to heal itself from such blunt force trauma-- don't be surprised if your skin grows and heals around the stud in the same way that trees "consume" things.
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Also you can't even sterilize a piercing gun properly. Shopping mall piercing kiosks claim that it's sterile but the fact is that single-use needles and disposable surgical gloves are way more sterile than a gun you clean between every customer.
Claire's tries to market it as a "No contact!" piercing method that's "cleaner" because the piercer's hand doesn't have to touch your ear. If you trust a surgeon to physically touch your organs then what's the big deal about a professional piercer touching your ear?
Since the cartilage of your ear is way more delicate than your lobe, using a piercing gun there is more likely to straight up shatter your ear. Like shooting a gun at a block of wood. Lots of cracks and splinters!!
By the way, Claire's is not the only place that uses piercing guns. In fact, you can even buy them yourself online to do "at-home piercing".
Avoid them. Oh my god please avoid them.
Second of all you need high-grade metal for an initial piercing. Low-grade stainless steel is okay for a healed piercing. But using it for an initial piercing is how you risk allergic reactions, irritation, rejection (it never heals, and your body forces it out). This is also how you can put yourself at risk of spontaneously developing a nickel allergy that you will have for the rest of your life! (Like me!!)
Claire's does have some high-grade metals you can choose from. But they also offer stainless steel. Most stainless steels use nickel as part of the alloy mix. If you're going for stainless steel for a first piercing, get surgical-grade.
Let's assume you wanted an aquarium. Obviously, a store that specializes in aquariums has better products than a generic store like Petco. The employees at an aquarium store are also WAY better informed about aquariums and fish, and can give you better advice, as opposed to the average Petco worker, who has a general knowledge of all animals but nothing too in-depth about any specific ones. Some of the suggestions I've been given by Petco workers would 100% be animal torture. They don't know better.
That's Claire's. The employees aren't professional piercers, they are retail workers who got basic piercing training. For that reason, piercings are super cheap! You get what you pay for.
My final gripe is around piercing culture in general. Piercings are, I'm sure you're aware, often gendered as a "feminine" thing. A woman having her ear lobes pierced is super common. And if a woman wants to have pierced ears, okay, but my issue is with mothers who take their infant baby girls to get their ears pierced.
Those are women who did not want to get their ears pierced. Their mothers forced it upon them as a baby, because their mothers had some weird obsession with gender roles and aesthetic appearance and wanted to treat their baby like a doll. If a man forced his girlfriend to get her ears pierced so she'd look more feminine, that'd be sketchy. Why is it okay for mothers to pierce their baby's ears?? A baby is a human being, not a toy.
Putting a bow on your kid is one thing. Putting them through permanent body-altering procedures for the sake of YOUR aesthetics, however? Would you tattoo freckles on your child if freckles were considered a cute feminine thing for girls to have? Would you sign your brown-eyed baby up to get that procedure that turns their eyes blue, if blue eyes were considered feminine? What is your limit? How far do gender roles have to go before you question them?
Let people choose for THEMSELVES if they want to get a piercing, or any other body alteration. For goodness's sake. Why does that have to be said.
"Oh it's just a piercing it's not a big deal" babies do not understand the care instruction "do not touch". The baby will touch the piercing. The baby will crawl and roll around and put their ears against the floor and many other things. The risk of infection and bad healing is super high. The risk of your child now growing up with a deformed ear is super high.
ESPECIALLY if you use a piercing gun.
And guess what?
Claire's will happily pierce your baby's ears for you.
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ineffable-opinions · 1 year ago
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VIP Only (2023) ep. 3, 4 & 5
Review: Soft to strong.    Rating: 7/10
Summary: Author struggling with a writer’s block and non-existent love-life, Lui Li, becomes a permanent fixture at Gu Jing’s restaurant. Will Gu Jing’s indulgence be a panacea for Lui Li’s troubles?
Pairing: weak gong X weak shou turning strong
What I liked:
# Aquarium date
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I think that aquariums are one of the most visually pleasing places to have date at. It is a public enough place that is still in-doors/all-weather. It gives plenty of opportunity to chat and build a rapport.
Those visuals reminded me of in Color Rush (2020) and Kei×Yaku: Abunai Aibou (2022).
# cute prop
It is so cute. The You Are Mine (2023) CP had their acrylic stand super-randomly placed in the room and appearing centrally in cut-away shots and transition shots.
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# Egg scene
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It is common for a couple to feed other by hand, soup, chopstick, lips, etc. Due to trope reasons, I don’t appreciate people not part of pairing feeding those who are part of the paring, unless it is kids or parents or kin figures. So I would have been upset if Gu Jing’s employee was to feed Liu Li the egg he peeled.
# Gu Jing's drama
Gu Jing being filial-piety-trapped into the taking care of the restaurant rather than being able to freely pursue an ad industry career is a reflection of Taiwanese capitalism. This was also explored in the two BL series this production house did prior to this with increasing levels of familial obligations in each. SME longevity problems! Laissez-faire who?
While it is not shown who exactly is draining him financially and emotionally, it is probably his grandma or someone among his kin. Gu Jing having problems of his own not only adds to his arc but also complicates the pair dynamics as we see at the end of ep 5. Too drained to date is one of the more realistic tropes in BL.
The online smear-campagin he faced and the leech kin are probably connected too.
But then Liu Li’s absconding parents, who seems to want him to settle down, are no solace either.
# Liu Li’s third book
I love how his books so far have been commemoration of a love that didn’t happen and associated heart-break. I love the ease with which they strike their deal. Lui Li knows what he wants. So does Gu Jing. I mean, Liu Li was studiously taking notes of Gu Jing when the latter is working, cooking or simply existing. The CP has progressed to a point where Lui Li is not a passive part of Gu Jing’s still-life photography, now he is actively posing. Gu Jing proactively offered his romantic services for Liu Li’s novel factory, free-of-cost. They are folding origami bluebirds even when out on snack breaks discussing the novel.
# Super cool CP
As their first date/b'day hangout revealed, they have different visions of dating.
Gu Jing is pursuing by lecturing on pursuing. Lesson #1 was constantly creating physical contact during romantic pursuit. Delivered while maintaining physical contact. Hands-on approach to teaching. Simulated dating. Complete with blocking drinks and honeyed water hangover remedy. I didn’t even get too irritated by the turning face into kiss trope. But I continue in my conviction that the director did the series dirty by opting for different angle shots of that kiss. Holding that pose is awkward on so many levels.
And Liu Li is fully leaning into the wakashu/apprentice trope.
But in many ways, they are like an old married couple. They seem to sync like they have known each other for ages. Especially, the way they tease each other. Not to forget their body language when returning from the horror movie.
Misattribution of arousal, suspension bridge effect, Lima syndrome, Stockholm syndrome etc. None of them got anything to do with this CP.
Body as pillow scene looked so comfortable.
Playing with origami bluebirds should have looked way more childish but with how short that scene was I think the director managed to nail the scene without making it awkward or uneventful. This BL has unleashed so many silly things to do when drunk that are totally sane.
Even outside drunken shenanigans, this couple spends a lot of time in-doors in harmony, folding paper and making dumplings.
“You are more well-behaved after drinking.” Gu Jing is an inspiration for BL characters around the world.
Also, Liu Li probably thinks of himself as the gong. Overall, I get the vibe that even if he gets to be gong for their first time, it wouldn’t last. A’Li, better luck in next life. For now, please enjoy Gu Jing’s services and bite what you can actually chew.
# Gu Jing & A’Ren
I like the tacit-understanding and the overall dynamic between Gu Jing and A’Ren. I particularly like the taste-testing scene where the employee gets to try the new thing. What made that scene even better was how Gu Jing endorsed Liu Li’s picky eating habit in the very next scene.
What I didn’t like:
# Underutilized beauty
Danmei is called so for a reason. Gu Jing’s 一姐* goodness has been wasted so far, imo. We got to see him in sleeveless just once but even then, it wasn’t the most flattering look. He also got an unflattering POV shot for no reason at all. Why? I am disappointed at the DOP.
# What’s with the tiny pottery-making scene? I hope there is an extended version somewhere.
# Song lyrics at the bottom corners of the screen gives me the impression that end credits are rolling. Each time it takes me aback. They should have placed the lyrics, in motion, vertically on either of the sides.  
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一姐: first sister; apex of gay hierarchy in their culture
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doctorguilty · 2 years ago
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Long vent
Upset because my food stamp application was pending for 10 days and I finally decided to call them the other day like hey this hasn't updated but my documents are marked reviewed? So the person checked my file and was like oh yeah they left a note that they need more info on xyz..... there was no notice updating that online, they did not send a letter by mail..... so i uploaded another document and waiting for that to get reviewed but I'm stressed because the decline date is the 31st of this month and it's memorial day weekend so who knows when they'll review it, if they will in time, and if they still think my new document is too vague it's gonna pass the 31st and I'll have to start ALL over ... like that's not my fault omfg I'm supposed to get notified on my account AND BY PHYSICAL MAIL if more documents are needed!!!
I'm so hungry all the time because I can't afford to buy a lot until this goes through and like my grandparents will offer to buy food for me because they do for literally all my siblings but my grandpa is weirdly pushy about the food stamps for just me specifically like I guess because I had them before and I had to explain a billion times they don't just transfer from Oregon to Connecticut I need to apply for the specific state, and he's like "I don't understand because the money comes from the federal government" like yes but idk man that's how it works!! Like he gets so hung up on what Makes Sense to him and be confused when it doesn't work like that (which makes it even funnier that he's a republican voter like oh so you agree I shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get food benefits? You agree things should literally just make sense and things should be accessible and easy for people in need?)
Anyway so it just makes me feel bad and awful for asking for help (story of my whole entire life) so I end up kinda letting myself go hungry and saying it's fine.. the MAJORITY of my money goes to pet supplies my ebay my etsy, everything I have right now (which is still slow) goes to that, art supplies, and then necessities/replacing things from moving/etc, I was hoping that aquarium job would come through but if you missed the updated on that turns out they're getting investigated for animal neglect so that's probably why I got ghosted on, cause my life can't be normal for 5 seconds
Anyway it's a bad loop because its like malnourished -> too fatigued to be productive -> not making enough money -> malnourished, idk what to do sometimes besides break down and cry where no one can see
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beesandwasps · 1 year ago
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No, but seriously: the reality of capitalism means that Internet Of Things devices are always going to either be a security risk or suck.
Consider: the company has some specific task they want their device to do — monitor your aquarium’s temperature, or control your HVAC, or turn your lights on and off. The task is well-defined in advance, so they can build a device which can handle that task exactly. There is not going to be a future need for the single device you bought to do other things, because it is understood to be built and sold for a specific purpose. It is understood from the start that if you need an upgrade to this device, enough stuff will have changed that you will more or less automatically be looking at a replacement.
So, the company decides ���hey, let’s make this device programmable, so it’s ‘smart’, and let’s give it an Internet interface because controlling it from a tablet/cell phone is a great selling point for anybody who wants programmable stuff — we can give them an elaborate interface without having to build the hardware into the device itself”.
Well, now you have a device which is sophisticated enough to do Bad Things (because it has to be, in order to be ‘smart’), which has an Internet connection. There is no way to be sure in advance that a sophisticated programmable device cannot be hacked. (Anybody who claims otherwise is either ignorant or lying.) There is also no way to be sure that a hackable device with an Internet connection can’t be hacked by way of that connection. (Again: anybody claiming otherwise is either ignorant or lying.) The best we can ever do is to say: “the software which comes with this device is proof against all the hacks we were aware of and tested against” — but hackers are always out there looking for new exploits so this is not a permanent guarantee, even in the best of cases.
So in order to keep your device secure, it has to receive software updates.
But monitoring for new threats and writing updates to stop them? That means a programmer has to do work, for which they must be paid. So there has to be revenue to pay that programmer. How do you get that? Either you charge up front, in which case the product has a limited lifespan before it is costing your company money to continue support, or else you have to charge a subscription fee, which means your product kind of sucks.
(Or, of course, you can go open source — but this both gives any competitors you may have insight into anything clever you may have done and makes it easier for homebrewers to bypass your company completely. As 3D printing becomes more and more available, this is more and more of a thing for small device manufacturers to have to worry about.)
(This is, incidentally, related to how Nintendo wants you to buy a subscription to an online service to do online play instead of just providing a free service that they can’t back out of without shutting everything down, even if it starts putting them in the red, as they did with the DS/Wii “Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection” thing.)
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bunnycart52 · 7 days ago
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Everything You Need to Know Before Shopping for an Aquarium Online
Choose the Right Aquarium Size
One of the first steps in setting up your aquarium is deciding on the size. The size of the tank you choose will depend on the space available, the types of fish you plan to keep, and how much maintenance you're willing to do. A larger tank is generally easier to maintain, as it allows for a larger water volume, which helps to buffer changes in water conditions. However, it also requires more equipment, such as larger filtration systems, heaters, and lighting.
When shopping online, make sure the aquarium size fits your space and goals. You can find tanks ranging from small desktop aquariums to large display tanks that can hold hundreds of gallons. Many online stores provide detailed descriptions and dimensions, so you can select the perfect fit for your home.
 
Select the Right Equipment
In addition to the tank itself, you’ll need a range of equipment to keep your aquarium running smoothly. These include:
Filtration Systems: A quality filter is essential for maintaining water clarity and the health of your fish. aquarium shop online offer a wide variety of filters, from internal to external models, so it’s important to choose one that suits the size and type of aquarium you're setting up.
Heaters and Thermometers: If you’re setting up a freshwater tank with tropical fish or a saltwater aquarium, maintaining the right water temperature is crucial. Online retailers often offer reliable heaters and digital thermometers to ensure your tank’s temperature stays consistent.
Lighting: Proper lighting is key for both the aesthetic appeal of your aquarium and the health of your fish and plants. Different types of fish and plants require different light spectrums, so be sure to choose lighting that’s appropriate for your setup.
Water Testing Kits: Testing your aquarium water for key parameters like pH, ammonia, and nitrate levels is critical for keeping your fish healthy. Most online aquarium shops sell water test kits, which help you monitor and maintain a balanced environment.
Choose Fish and Plants Wisely
When purchasing fish aquarium online, it’s important to consider the compatibility of different species and their care requirements. Some species may thrive together, while others may be aggressive or territorial. Be sure to read up on each fish’s needs before making a purchase. Many online stores allow you to filter species by water type (freshwater or saltwater), so you can narrow down your options.
In addition to fish, consider adding live plants to your tank. Plants not only enhance the beauty of your aquarium but also help maintain water quality by absorbing excess nutrients. Online shops offer a variety of aquatic plants, from low-maintenance species to more demanding ones that require specialized care.
Review Shipping Policies and Customer Reviews
When shopping for an aquarium online, one of the most important things to consider is the shipping process. Make sure to check shipping policies, particularly for live animals or plants, as they may have specific delivery requirements. Look for stores that offer live arrival guarantees, so you can rest assured that your new fish will arrive safely.
Customer reviews are also valuable when buying aquarium equipment and live creatures. Reading reviews can give you insight into product quality, customer service, and the overall reliability of the online store.
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mayakern · 9 months ago
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jyotigarg001 · 8 days ago
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Unpolished Pebbles – Natural Elegance at the Best Prices
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aquariumcustom · 9 days ago
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Facts About Professional Pond Cleaning
Higher aesthetics lead many homeowners to invest in having a home fountain or a pond outside where they keep live fish despite having aquariums inside their houses or workplaces. However, similar to cleaning a Kajang aquarium, maintaining a pond is more challenging as it is directly connected to the soil and is an outdoor setup.
Instead of doing DIY, hire experts for pond cleaning and aquarium cleaning services. Now, let’s find out some facts about professional pond cleaning—
Professional pond cleaners understand the water better. The experts will see things that you can miss with your bare eyes. They can use certain products to improve the quality of water and thoroughly clean the fish pond in your yard.
You might find it difficult to clean the foliage and scrub the pool walls to clean up the moss and other sediments besides cleaning the water itself. Call an expert from the company from where you often do aquarium fish order online. They offer services as well for cleaning pools and aquariums by sending professionals by the given date and time.
Giving the regular fish food inside the pond is an easy job, however, cleaning the pond before safely taking the fish out to a safer small tank can be challenging. Let the experts you hire hold the fort for you and get the pond cleaning job done perfectly as a pro. They can even replace the sponge from the filters before pouring the fish from the separate tank.
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glassboxdiaries · 23 days ago
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Aquarium Rack Setup Tips: How I Fit MORE Tanks in LESS Space - Maximize Your Fish Room Space!
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Aquarium Rack Setup Tips: How I Fit MORE Tanks in LESS Space - Maximize Your Fish Room Space!
Aquarium racks are an excellent solution for maximizing space while keeping more tanks in your fish room. In this video, I’ll walk you through the racks I use, how to choose the right rack for your setup, and tips for setting up your own aquarium rack system.
I personally use two types of racks in my fish room. For larger aquariums, I rely on heavy-duty racks from B&Q, but similar racks should be available at your local hardware stores. For smaller setups, like my 25-liter (6.6-gallon) tanks and shrimp jars, I use compact racks ordered from Amazon. These aren’t DIY racks—they’re simple, affordable storage racks that you can buy online, and I think they’re a great option for most people.
Choosing the Right Rack for Your Fish Room Let’s start with some tips for choosing the perfect rack.
Material Matters I recommend stainless steel racks because they resist rust and mold, staying durable over time. While DIY wooden racks can work for some, I haven’t used them personally, though I know others who’ve had success with them. On the other hand, plastic racks are not a good choice for aquariums—they’re too weak to hold the weight reliably.
Shelving Material Many racks come with MDF (medium-density fiberboard) shelves. MDF is fine if you’re careful with water changes, but it can warp if exposed to too much water. One of my racks experienced warping after a 10-liter spill, so I’ve been gradually replacing MDF shelves with plywood for better water resistance.
Shelf Dimensions Measure your tanks and ensure the shelves are large enough to accommodate them, plus some extra space. For example, if your aquarium is 100 cm by 50 cm, go for a shelf at least 150 cm by 75 cm to allow room for maintenance tools and accessories.
Load Capacity Make sure the rack can handle the weight of your tanks. A good rule of thumb is to double the volume of your tank in liters to estimate the required load capacity in kilograms. For instance, a 25-liter tank would need a rack that can support at least 50 kg.
Rack Placement Tips Choose a strong, level floor to support your racks. My fish room has a concrete floor, which is ideal for heavy racks. If your floor isn’t level, use shims to make adjustments. Avoid placing racks near windows to prevent algae growth from sunlight. If you can’t avoid windows, blackout curtains are a great solution.
Make sure the rack is close to a power supply, or use plug extenders to manage power cables efficiently.
Setting Up Your Rack When assembling your rack, take the time to read the user manual. Modern racks are straightforward to put together—mine took less than 20 minutes to assemble and didn’t require any tools.
Place the heaviest tanks on the lower shelves to lower the center of gravity and reduce tipping risks. For example, my yellow Neocaridina shrimp tank sits on the bottom shelf because it contains heavy Hakkari Stone. Also, use aquarium mats to protect the glass and prevent damage from debris.
Cable management is crucial for a neat and functional setup. Run cables down one side of the rack to minimize strain and avoid tangles. If you’re using advanced equipment like canister filters or auto water-change systems, plan their placement carefully.
Lighting Tips I currently place lights directly on my tanks, but I’ve considered mounting them on the upper shelves to shine down. This setup can also support emergent plants by providing extra light. Another idea is using thin submersible lights fitted into the rack supports for a high-powered, budget-friendly lighting system.
My Experience with Racking Systems I’ve used my heavy-duty racks for over a year and my shrimp rack for about nine months, and they’ve been fantastic investments. Aside from the MDF warping issue, which can be mitigated by using plywood, the racks have held up well with no rust or corrosion. My shrimp rack, in particular, has been stable even in a high-traffic area next to my desk.
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00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Large Aquarium Rack 00:21 - Small Aquarium Rack 00:30 - How To Setup And Aquarium Rack 00:40 - Using Storage Racks 00:50 - How To Choose A Rack For Your Fish Room 00:55 - Aquarium Rack Materials 01:26 - Shelf Material 02:19 - Shelf Dimensions 03:16 - Load Capacity 04:26 - Rack Placement 05:33 - Aquarium Rack Setup 06:10 - Placing Aquariums On The Rack 07:50 - My Experiences With These Racks
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