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thealienfantasy · 10 months ago

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Alien Fantasy-File 1: The "Egg" from the Dark Clouds

The dark and cloudy atmosphere of the planet loomed over the fortress of the monarch. Their dark red mane flowing behind them as they took a sip from their Algae-infused beverage. From the balcony, they had a clear view of the Volcanic landscape of their world. a landscape that the Ignusians have adapted to and called home for millennia. The Monarch was proud to say that very few species were tough enough to survive this unforgiving planet they called home.

They placed their cup down and ran their finger through their red-crusted skin. the very same that rendered them immune against the harsh fires of this planet. The monarch looked up at the dark clouds. They always wondered if there was anything beyond the clouds of the planet. Growing up, they always heard tales of being beyond their comprehension living beyond the clouds created by the Volcanos. They wondered if perhaps they could met them one day.

perhaps..... "Lord Fr' Nia! We've gotten some new reports!" The Monarch turned to face the knight that had just burst through the balcony door. "We've gotten some new reports regarding the recent sightings. Our search party has requested your presence!" The knight kneeled down. The Monarch put down their cup and gazed at the knight. "Tell them i'll be down there shortly"

The Knight got up and saluted their monarch. The Monarch gazed at the sky as their pondered over what they heard from the knight. A fourth of their cycle had passed since that abnormality. A meteor had pierced the clouds and landed on one of the nearby mountains. naturally, there was an immediate investigation.

The monarch made their way through the hallways as these thoughts continued to linger. From what they had gathered from the rumors. it wasn't a meteor that had landed on those mountains. They didn't know how to describe it, as the monarch unfortunately hadn't gotten close enough to see it. But the search party and the local citizens described it as "Vaguely egg shaped". It's as if the sky had laid an egg. except the "Egg" also had what were clearly supposed to be windows. The monarch opened the door and all the Ignusians in the room turned their attention to their highness. "Lord Fr' Nia! I'm glad you could make it." One of the knights said. his mane longer than the others and his skin looking much more crusty than his fellow knights. The spike on his limbs were sharp with a few having been broken, indicating years of experience and combat. "For what have i been summoned here?" The Monarch inquired. Curious about what information they were able to extract this time. "We have news, my lord. There's been life sighted near the Anomality!" The chancellor spoke up. The Monarch turned their attention to the chancellor, who proceeded to carefully place a few stone tablets on the table. all of them with paintings depicting figures. "According to the villagers, There's been a few more of those creatures sighted near the Callista Springs. And this time we have a better description of them."

The Callista Springs. A source of water located near the mountains where the Anomality crashed. But it was located quite a walk away from the mountains. The creatures ventured all the way over there?

"According to the villagers. the creatures seemed to have the same body shape as us. but they are a bit smaller and they seemed to be wearing this...strange white armor. If looked puffy, with tubes attached all over. "Anything else?"

"One of the villagers reportedly tried to tail the creature. But unfortunately, they lost sight of it pretty quickly." One of the knights replied. The Monarch was disappointed, but they understood why most villagers didn't want to go near the device. The search Party managed to get pretty close to the anomality, even being able to touch it. Those who did described it as "unnaturally cold." even the coldest region of their home didn't seem to compare.

With the anomality resembling a giant egg, The first thought of the Knights was to try and hatch the egg. But Ignusians idea of hatching it involved striking it until it broke. which proved to be a massive mistake. After the first few strikes, A few parts of the Anomality seemed to hatch open. And a tubular "limb" stuck out and began pointing at them. Curiosity turned into horror as the Anomality began firing beams at the ones that had attacked it. Most of the Knights were able to get out alive, but those who got struck by the beams had very heavy dents in their armor. not unlike being struck by the Bovine-like wildlife of this planet.

Since then. Contact with the Anomality has been limited. With those who decide to go inspect it restricting their search to outside the crash site, fearing they would invoke the anomality's wrath. However, since that crash landing. there's been reports of weird creatures occasionally wandering around near the crash site with a bunch of weird devices. With those creatures having appeared shortly after the crash, the Ignusians believed the creatures came from the Anomality. the question is, What kind of creatures were they? To hear that one of them made their way to the Callista Springs. so close to the village....

"Sir Kohzunah! You're late!" The leader of the knights said. The Monarch looked away from the drawings and saw another knight enter the room. The knight took of his helmet. revealing his shorter mane. His skin looked just as crusty, yet noticeable more smooth than his fellow knights.

"I almost caught one sir."

"Excuse me?"

"I saw one near the springs again. It ran away and i was this close to catching it. But right as i grabbed its leg, it pointed this weird weapon at me. next thing i know, i feel something sting my arm and my entire body is shaking. It got away before i could get my bearings." The Knight confessed while bowing to his fellow knights. "You. You almost caught one. Hah! A young one like you. okay." Another night chuckled. "I'm serious!"

"ENOUGH!!!" The monarch shouted. gathering everyone's attention. They approached the knight. "You managed to get close to one?" "Yes, My lord! They look... they look exactly like these drawings. but their suits had these weird buttons and their armor was... surprisingly soft."

"My lord, he's a young and inexperienced Warrior in training." i really doubt-" The Monarch glared at the knight. The glare quickly silenced any complaints the knight had.

"Anything else?"

"They seemed to be containing the water from the springs before they saw me."

The Monarch began speculating again. They were taking the water? Were they are of how precious of a resource it was considered here? Did they drink the water for it's healing properties? did they need it for the Anomality? "I want our knights to patrol the area once more. Call in the aerial troops. See if you can figure out if there's a specific time they come to the springs. try to stay out of their sight!" "My lord?" "I want as much intel about these beings as possible. Understood?" The knights saluted. "Meeting adjourned!" The Monarch announced. The Knights got to work while the Monarch returned to the balcony. They looked in the direction of the crash site. What were these creatures? were they sent here by the sky? could they talk? were they savages? they were closing in on their town, but they only seemed to attack when their knights got to close to the anomality. They continued to wonder if talking to this new species was possible. Maybe they could invite them to the castle. Chat over some Geothermal Cuisine and maybe even engage in a lava bath with each other. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU ALMOST GOT CAUGHT?!?!" "Jake, Please calm down."

"DON'T FUCKING TELL ME TO CALM DOWN, ED! YOU KNOW ABOUT THE PROTOCOL WHEN IT COMES TO MEETING NEW SPECIES!"

"Sir, i understand your frustration. but please calm down." One of the astronauts said. Eddy took off his helmet and took a deep breath. it felt good to be back in the insulated confines of the ship. Even the hottest days on earth couldn't have prepared him how hot this planet could be. He looked at the woman, her uniform had "Marley" written on it. "What were you doing there anyway?" Marley asked. "Remember the water spring we came across a month ago?" "Oh my god.." Jake groaned. "Hey! You said it yourself. our water supply was running low!" Ed retorted.

"I told you we would continue looking!"

"Continue looking where?!" I'm pretty sure we've looked through every corner of this mountain that isn't populated or surrounded by lava!"

"EVERYONE CALM DOWN!" Marley shouted. Silence kicked in for a minute. a silence that was then promptly broken by another member.

"Can we really not talk to them?" "Craig, we've been over this. we can't speak their language. and even if we did. Look at how much Lava the rest of the land is surrounded by. Not to mention the temperature. i swear, i almost had a heart attack when our drones reported back. If we go near that place, we're going to be cooked. and that's if those aliens don't attack us on sight like they did with our ship." Jake said.

"So what now then?" Marley asked. "Our S.O.S. signal has reached the nearest Rescue HQ and they said they should be here within a few more days. As long as we continue to ration our supplies more sparingly, we should be good." One of the members said. "Yeah, and with the Water eddy brought back, we should last a little longer." another member said. "Look. for now. just stay near the ship. keep exploration restricted to near the ship. And don't take after Ed's example." Jake side eyed his colleague.

"Oh, c'mon now! the keyword is "ALMOST". They didn't actually catch me. i tasered the guy right as he grabbed my leg." Ed retorted. "And you're sure he didn't follow you here?" Marley asked. "Positive! the thing was twitching on the floor like an anime character while i was running, we should be safe." "And you're sure you didn't kill it?" Craig asked. "Killed it? with a fucking taser? get real, man." "Hey, you never know! We're talking about an alien species." "An alien species that can swim in lava, craig! I'd be ridiculous if...." Jake sighed as he chugged down some of the water his partner had brought back. The Rescue force could not come soon enough.

#humans are space fae #humans are weird #humans are space orcs #aliens #science #fantasy #The Alien Fantasy

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pleb-the-original · 1 year ago

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Day 13: Ohio Grassman

(This one did take a bit of brainstorming. It was only once I read the thing about them making shelters did I decide on a wilderness survival angle. Trust me, this is way better than the original plan (weed joke)) I know, it is a little strange that an immortal creature subsiding purely on belief would consider himself a survival expert. But living out here has given me plenty of experience in wilderness training. Heck, it's why I moved outta hell in the first place. I used to read and watch as much survival stuff as I could. That nit and grit to survive and scrounge was so enthralling to me I decided to live that life! Didn’t expect to turn into an ape because of it but hey, the fur does wonders for collecting edible algae. Yes, exactly like a sloth. So then, here is what I recommend when it comes to surviving out here in the forest if you are a human. Step one, find water. If you plan well like me, you’ll hopefully have some purification tablets beforehand but if not find some dry firewood before going near any river in order to boil the water. I still have a soulfire so lighting a fire is easy for me, but for yourself I suggest digging for a piece of sharp flint in order to create enough sparks. As for food, always go for bugs. If you aren’t sure what plants are edible, bugs are usually your safest bet. High in protein, insects are nature’s perfect energy boost. As for shelter, I think you all know what I would recommend. I pick grass mainly because it's lightweight but tough. Why do you think people wove baskets outta the stuff? If you can make a tight enough weave, you can keep the elements out of your shelter. Not to mention how easy it is to find grass or other such elements in a forest. As for getting out, always walk along water. Be it a lake, river, stream, whatever. Those tend to lead towards civilization. Those are the main three things to focus on. Trust me, these tips have helped me save a lot of 411 cases. Normally demons tend to cause those, but I haven’t felt that way for a long time. Trust me, a lot more people would be lost in those woods if it weren’t for my help. Although I must admit, I have been a little angry in the past about human encroachment on my territory. But like the rest of nature, I’ve had to get used to humans boxing us in more and more. That’s just the life I’ve chosen to lead and I’m perfectly happy with it.

#writing #creative writing #prompt list #writeblr #cryptidinjuly #cryptidinjuly2023 #cryptid #demon #ohio grassman

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stocktankpoolproducts · 3 months ago

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Get Ready for a Sparkling Summer - The Must-Have Pool Cleaning Kit!

A sparkling, crystal-clear pool is the ultimate goal for every pool owner during the summer, and having the right pool cleaning kit is essential to achieving that. Whether you own a large in-ground pool or a trendy stock tank pool, the right tools can make maintaining your pool a breeze. Here's a rundown of the must-have items for your pool cleaning kit to keep your water pristine and inviting all summer long.

1. Pool Skimmer Net

A skimmer net is an essential part of any pool cleaning kit for quickly removing debris like leaves, bugs, and dirt that float on the surface of your pool.

Flat Skimmer: Ideal for day-to-day cleaning, helping you scoop out small bits of debris quickly.

Deep-Bag Skimmer: Great for removing larger amounts of debris or when you need to reach deeper into the water.

Tip: Look for a skimmer net with a telescopic pole to reach all corners of the pool without getting wet.

2. Pool Vacuum

A pool vacuum is crucial for cleaning the bottom of your pool, where dirt and debris tend to settle.

Manual Pool Vacuum: Requires you to operate it by hand, but it’s affordable and works well for small or stock tank pools.

Automatic Pool Vacuum: Automatically roams the bottom of the pool, collecting dirt and debris without much effort. There are suction-side, pressure-side, and robotic vacuum options depending on your pool’s needs.

Tip: Robotic vacuums are the most effective and convenient, ideal for those who want a hands-free cleaning experience.

3. Pool Brush

A pool brush is essential for scrubbing the walls and floor of your pool to prevent algae growth and keep the surface smooth and clean.

Nylon Bristles: Perfect for vinyl or fiberglass pools, these brushes are gentle enough to avoid damage but tough enough to remove dirt and grime.

Stainless Steel Bristles: Ideal for concrete or plaster pools, these heavy-duty brushes can tackle tough algae or mineral buildup.

Tip: Make sure to regularly scrub high-traffic areas like steps, corners, and the waterline, where algae and grime accumulate most quickly.

4. Pool Test Kit

To maintain safe and healthy water, you need to regularly test your pool’s water chemistry. A pool test kit will help you monitor important chemical levels.

Test Strips: Simple and easy to use, test strips allow you to dip them in the water and compare the results to a color chart. They measure pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and sometimes calcium hardness.

Liquid Test Kits: More accurate than strips, these kits come with reagents to test your water by adding a few drops to a water sample and watching for color changes.

Digital Testers: For tech-savvy pool owners, digital water testers provide highly accurate results and are easy to read.

Tip: Test your water at least once a week and after heavy pool use to ensure the chemicals are balanced and safe.

5. Pool Vacuum Hose

If you use a manual vacuum, you'll need a pool vacuum hose that connects to your pool pump and allows you to vacuum debris from the pool floor.

Length: Make sure to get a hose long enough to reach the furthest part of your pool.

Flexibility: Opt for a hose that is kink-resistant and flexible to easily maneuver around the pool.

Tip: Consider a vacuum hose with a swivel cuff to prevent it from tangling as you clean.

6. Pool Chlorine Dispenser

To ensure your pool stays clean and sanitized, you need a chlorine dispenser to maintain proper chlorine levels.

Floating Dispensers: These float on the surface of your pool, slowly releasing chlorine as they move around.

In-Line Dispensers: For those with a built-in filtration system, these dispensers can be installed to automatically distribute chlorine as water flows through the system.

Tip: Use stabilized chlorine tablets in the dispenser to keep your water clean for longer, as they dissolve slowly and work efficiently.

7. Algae Brush or Algae Control Chemicals

If you notice algae starting to form in your pool, an algae brush or algae control chemicals are key for preventing it from taking over.

Algaecide: A chemical solution that prevents algae from growing and spreading. It's best used as a preventative measure.

Algae Brush: A stiff, heavy-duty brush designed to scrub stubborn algae off pool surfaces.

Tip: Apply algaecide after heavy rain or periods of heavy pool use, as these conditions can lead to algae growth.

8. Pool Filter Cleaner

To keep your filter functioning properly, it's important to regularly clean it with a pool filter cleaner. Filters can become clogged with oils, dirt, and debris, which reduces their effectiveness.

Filter Cleaning Solution: A specialized cleaner that breaks down oils, grease, and dirt in the filter. It can be used on sand, cartridge, or DE filters.

Tip: Clean your filter once a month or as needed depending on how often you use your pool.

9. Pool Leaf Rake

A leaf rake is larger and deeper than a skimmer net, making it perfect for removing larger amounts of leaves and debris, especially after a storm or in heavily wooded areas.

Flat Leaf Rake: Works well for daily leaf removal on the pool's surface.

Deep-Bag Rake: Best for scooping up large amounts of debris from the bottom of the pool or after heavy leaf fall.

Tip: Use a leaf rake in the fall or after storms to quickly remove a large amount of debris before it settles.

10. Telescopic Pole

A telescopic pole is a versatile tool that allows you to attach various pool cleaning accessories, like your skimmer net, brush, or vacuum head.

Adjustable Length: Choose a telescopic pole that extends far enough to reach every corner of your pool.

Durable Materials: Opt for one made of lightweight, durable aluminum that can withstand regular use.

Tip: A pole with interchangeable heads makes cleaning much easier and more efficient.

Bonus Items for Your Pool Cleaning Kit

Pool Cover: Invest in a pool cover to keep debris out when your pool isn’t in use. This reduces the amount of time you’ll need to spend cleaning.

Pool Clarifier: This chemical helps to clump small particles together so they can be easily filtered out, keeping the water looking clear.

Floating Thermometer: Helps you monitor the pool’s temperature and ensures it’s comfortable for swimming.

Get Ready for a Sparkling Summer!

With these must-have items in your cleaning kit for pool, you'll be fully equipped to maintain a sparkling, crystal-clear pool all summer long. Whether you have a large backyard pool or a small stock tank pool, the right tools make all the difference in keeping your pool water fresh, clean, and ready for swimming. So, gather your essentials, and enjoy a stress-free, sparkling summer!

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lizseyi · 6 months ago

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3 Swimming Pool Fittings You Didn’t Know You Needed - PoolWareHouse

Maybe you are set to build your own swimming pool, incentivised by the convenience it would bring — especially if you love keeping fit or simply tapping into the mental health benefits of swimming.

What if your home already has an onsite swimming pool? If it was originally installed a while ago, you might want to do more than just pick up such swimming pool supplies as nets and brushes.

After all, by now, some components of the pool might have started disintegrating — in which case, you could consider pouring some money into a few upgrades or a remodelling project.

Whether you will be building a swimming pool afresh or improving an existing one, you should be careful to choose the right fittings. Of course, it isn’t always easy to discern the “right” fittings, but here are a few important ones that you might easily overlook.

Pool safety fencing

You might want (or already have) an outdoor swimming pool, but here’s a question worth answering first: do you have any kids or pets?

If there isn’t any fencing around the pool when there aren’t any adults keeping watch over it, your child or four-legged chum could wander into the area and accidentally slip into the pool, potentially drowning as a result.

We offer pool safety fencing that you will be able to set up with ease. This will enable you to keep your little ones (whether of the human or animal variety) safe if curiosity does get the better of them.

Immerstar pool alarm

Unfortunately, even pool safety fencing might not always be enough to prevent someone from falling into the pool. So, if it does happen, you would want to be alerted in some fashion — such as with the powerful 100db siren sound the Immerstar pool alarm is able to produce.

The alarm is programmed to do this upon its built-in sensor detecting a body falling into the pool. And in case you are wondering, no, you don’t have to fear that a mere bit of windy weather might set the alarm off. To secure this unit into place, fasten it to the pool edge.

Chlorine auto feeder

By regularly replenishing the amount of chlorine in your pool water, you can enable it to quickly kill troublesome germs and bacteria. However, given what a chore it could be for you to keep manually adding that chlorine, it would obviously be useful to at least somewhat automate the process.

Hearteningly, you can do exactly that with a chlorine auto feeder we offer. Once fully fitted to the relevant pipework, this wonderful little machine can be filled with chlorine tablets and subsequently feed them into the pool at a rate appropriate for your needs.

Nonetheless, you should take into account that although chlorine can prevent algae growth, you still need other swimming pool supplies if you are eager to ensure optimum hygiene.

Using our website, you can swiftly place orders for not only swimming pool fittings, but also the likes of pool cleaners and pool vacuum heads — and we deliver to addresses across the UK.

#swimming pool supplies

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iiwas-here · 10 months ago

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Unlocking Tranquility: Cheap Ways to Build a Pond in Your Yard

Embrace Serenity in Your Backyard

Dreaming of a serene oasis right in your backyard? Building a pond is the perfect way to create a tranquil retreat without breaking the bank. In this guide, we'll explore affordable methods to transform your outdoor space into a haven of peace and natural beauty. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice enthusiast, these budget-friendly techniques will help you embark on your pond-building journey with ease.

1. Planning Your Pond: Vision and Strategy

1.1 Visualizing Your Dream Pond

Before diving into construction, take a moment to envision your ideal pond. Consider its size, shape, and location within your yard. A well-thought-out plan will guide you through the process and ensure your satisfaction with the end result.

1.2 Choosing the Right Spot

Selecting the perfect location for your pond is crucial. Look for an area with ample sunlight and minimal tree cover to encourage healthy plant growth and discourage algae. Additionally, avoid placing your pond near trees with invasive root systems to prevent future complications.

2. Pond Construction: Affordable Techniques

2.1 DIY Liner Solutions

Rather than splurging on expensive preformed liners, opt for cost-effective alternatives such as PVC or rubber pond liners. These materials are readily available at most hardware stores and can be easily customized to fit the dimensions of your pond.

2.2 Utilizing Recycled Materials

Get creative with your pond construction by repurposing old bathtubs, livestock troughs, or even large containers. Not only does this approach save money, but it also adds a unique touch to your backyard landscape.

3. Enhancing Aesthetics: Budget-Friendly Décor Ideas

3.1 Incorporating Natural Elements

Embrace the beauty of nature by incorporating rocks, driftwood, and native plants into your pond design. These elements not only enhance aesthetics but also provide habitat for beneficial wildlife such as frogs and dragonflies.

3.2 DIY Water Features

Add a touch of whimsy to your pond with DIY water features like bubbling fountains or cascading waterfalls. With a bit of creativity and ingenuity, you can create stunning focal points without breaking the bank.

4. Maintenance and Care: Keeping Your Pond Thriving

4.1 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solutions

Maintaining a healthy pond doesn't have to involve harsh chemicals. Opt for eco-friendly cleaning solutions such as barley straw or beneficial bacteria tablets to control algae and promote water clarity.

4.2 Regular Maintenance Routine

Stay on top of pond upkeep by establishing a regular maintenance routine. Tasks such as skimming debris, trimming plants, and checking equipment should be performed on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to keep your pond looking its best.

Conclusion: Embrace Nature on a Budget

Transforming your yard into a tranquil paradise doesn't have to break the bank. By following these affordable methods for building and maintaining a pond, you can create a haven of peace and natural beauty right in your own backyard. Embrace the serenity of flowing water, vibrant plants, and the soothing sounds of nature without overspending. Start your pond-building journey today and unlock the tranquility that awaits!

FAQs

Q1: Can I build a pond in any size yard? Yes, ponds can be scaled to fit yards of all sizes. Whether you have a small urban space or a sprawling rural landscape, there are options available to suit your needs.

Q2: How much does it cost to maintain a backyard pond? The cost of pond maintenance can vary depending on factors such as size, complexity, and location. However, by utilizing budget-friendly techniques and eco-friendly practices, you can keep maintenance costs to a minimum.

Q3: Will a backyard pond attract mosquitoes? While stagnant water can attract mosquitoes, proper maintenance and the addition of mosquito-eating fish can help mitigate this issue. Additionally, incorporating moving water features such as fountains or waterfalls can deter mosquitoes from laying their eggs.

#backyard pond #koi pond #pond

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likepoolcleaningau · 2 years ago

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The Ultimate Pool Service Pricing Guide

Introduction

Pool cleaning service is important for maintaining your pool's health and keeping it clean. A dirty pool can be dangerous to swim in and requires more work on your part. If you're looking for the best prices on swimming pool cleaning services, check out this guide!

Pool cleaning services come in three forms: chemical service, pool maintenance service and full pool service.

Chemical Service - Chemical service is the most basic form of pool cleaning. This involves adding chemicals to your pool water on a regular basis so that bacteria does not grow inside it. The chemicals used for this process include chlorine or bromine (depending on what your local laws allow). You should have a professional check your water chemistry at least once per month and add extra chemicals as needed to maintain proper levels of pH balance and acidity. This type of service may also include the removal of leaves, twigs and other debris from around your property's perimeter.

Pool Maintenance Service - Pool maintenance services are similar to chemical services in that they focus on keeping an eye on the chemical levels in your swimming pool water every month or so; however, they go beyond just maintaining these levels by adding new types of algae-fighting products into their routine maintenance schedule as well—these products could be anything from chlorine tablets or shock treatments all the way up until salt systems (which require little maintenance once installed). Maintenance companies tend not only keep tabs on how often guests use their pools but also check things like heating systems regularly too!

Full Pool Service - Full-service contracts are usually required if you want someone else taking care everything about maintaining both chemical treatments along with regular cleaning chores too; however, keep in mind this will cost more than either option listed above since there's an upfront fee involved before any work begins."

A basic cleaning job can include a few simple tasks such as brushing the walls, skimming the surface, filtering, vacuuming and backwashing.

A basic cleaning job can include a few simple tasks such as brushing the walls, skimming the surface, filtering and backwashing (if necessary). The frequency of your pool cleaning services should be determined by how often you use your pool and where it's located. For example, if you live in an area that gets hot during the summer months and have a lot of trees around your house then you'll want to make sure to get your filter cleaned more often than someone who lives in a dry climate with no trees nearby.

If you'd like more information on how we determine pricing for our services give us a call at (800)-555-1234 or fill out this form here: http://goo.gl/forms/j5Dz9XB5n0

The frequency of your pool cleaning services should be determined by how often you use your pool and where it's located.

The frequency of your pool cleaning adelaide services should be determined by how often you use your pool and where it's located.

If you have a swimming pool in the city, especially if it's near busy streets or highways, then it will need to be cleaned more often than pools that are in more rural areas. This is because city air has higher levels of pollution (i.e., dirt, dust and exhaust fumes) than most other places in the country so these contaminants can get into your pool water much quicker and stick around longer than if you lived out in the boonies somewhere like Montana or Wyoming.

If you live near any forested areas with trees nearby then there's also going to be more debris floating around from leaves falling onto trees at some point during fall season which could land into your backyard pool when they hit their branches on top of them while flying through the air during wind gusts; these bits of leaf matter will float downward until they either drop into another part of nature or land somewhere else entirely like maybe on top of someone's car windshield? If this happens....then no one wants that happening!

A common pricing model for basic residential swimming pool maintenance is to provide a flat rate per month.

A common pricing model for basic residential swimming pool maintenance is to provide a flat rate per month. This pricing structure can be either monthly or annual, depending on how much time it takes to do the service and how often the pool needs cleaning. A flat rate per month can provide you with a great deal of flexibility in your budgeting and planning. With this kind of pricing structure, you are able to pay more or less depending on your budget and needs at any given time.

A common pricing structure for a weekly or bi-weekly swimming pool maintenance package is to charge one flat rate per month or quarterly.

A common pricing structure for a weekly or bi-weekly swimming pool maintenance package is to charge one flat rate per month, quarterly, or year. This means that the customer pays the same amount each month for their services regardless of how many visits they need. For example:

$60/month

$150/quarter

$600/year

If you live in an area with high demand for swimming pools, your prices may be slightly higher than the national average. Most companies will also provide an estimate of what your costs will be over time if you sign up for their services. However, there is no way of knowing exactly how much you will spend until after the job is completed!

A large pool requires more time to clean and vacuum than a smaller one does. This means that it will cost more!

More complex pools require more maintenance than simpler ones do. If your pool has multiple levels or different depths, cleaning and vacuuming it can get tricky fast!

Pools that require special chemicals or treatments may also cost more due to special equipment required to handle these materials safely while still doing an excellent job cleaning them thoroughly each week (or month).

Pool cleaning services come in three forms including chemical service, basic maintenance and full pool service

Pool cleaning services come in three forms including chemical service, basic maintenance and full pool service.

Chemical Service: This type of service is perfect for those who are unsure of how often they should be cleaning their pool or if they even need to clean it at all. The chemicals that are used to keep the water clear and clean will also kill off any bacteria that might be present in the water. This form of service is usually offered by pool companies and does not require you to take any extra steps once a week or month when it comes down to your own home from one day out of the year (and this day usually falls on Sunday). Basic Maintenance: If you have children who frequently swim in your backyard oasis, then having regular maintenance done will help keep them safe from germs and other contaminants that could affect their health when swimming around unsupervised. This type of service usually costs anywhere between $50-$75 depending on how often you want someone else taking care of your pool while you're away at work during the weekdays or working outside with friends during weekends! Full Pool Service: Some people enjoy making sure their pools are always clean themselves because they don't trust others with their own property; however, most homeowners don't have time for such an undertaking unless they're retired and living alone without any family commitments!

Conclusion

If you have any questions about these prices or would like more information about adelaide pool cleaning services, please contact your local pool service company.

#adelaide pool cleaning #pool cleaning adelaide #pool cleaning service

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nicka-nell · 4 years ago

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Comforting their s/o in her pregnancy during a bad day (Osamu Miya | Tetsurou Kuroo)

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5

Pairing: Osamu Miya x reader, Tetsurou Kuroo x reader Warning: just fluff

All day long, you have no appetite for hearty food. Actually, you don’t know what you want. Anyway, not one of Osamus Onigiris. You can’t see them anymore. The whole house smells of slightly sour rice and sweet plums, seaweed leaves and sesame paste. You usually like the smell. After all, this means that Osamu is at home.

Sighing, you look at the clock when you turn off the TV and get up from the sofa. Tired you caress your stomach and walk with slow steps towards the kitchen, where you find Osamu, who places the last piece of Onigiri on the plate.

“Y/n! What are you doing here honey? I thought you had a headache. Sit down and drink a lot. I’ll be done with dinner in a minute.” He happily raises his head as he sees you leaning against the door frame. You look down at the Onigiris and see that he gave them cute faces with the algae leaves. Actually, you’d be smiling and happy now, but not today.

“Osamu... I don’t want your stupid Onigiris…” it escapes you suddenly. Hurt and a bit surprised he looks down on the plate. “Is everything all right y/n? Are you all right? I made especially your favorite onigiri.” He asks concerned, but today his caring nature annoys you.

“Osamu, I have a headache and I’m tired. I don’t want your hearty Onigiris or Onigiris in general. I can’t see any more rice and don’t treat me like I’m dying. I’m just pregnant, okay?” You’re hissing annoyed. “I’m going to sleep, eat alone.” You add displeased and turn around to lie down in the dark bedroom and sleep.

When you wake up again, you feel the cold spot next to you and look at the alarm clock. 3:42 am. Confused, you stand up in bed and realize that there is still light in the hallway under the door slit. With a groan, you stand up and quietly open the door. The light doesn’t come from the hallway. No, it’s from the kitchen.

Skeptical and on tiptoes, you try to walk quietly to the kitchen and stay in the door frame with a warm smile. “So now only the pistachios on it and then… Did I have to do anything else?” Osamu mumbles to himself as he unlocks his tablet again and watches a video of how to make chocolate pralines himself. “Okay, it’s all done.” He sighs and supports his hands on his sides.

“Osamu?” your tender voice makes him turn to you. “Hey my love, did you get some sleep? How are your headaches?” with a smile on his face he goes in your direction and stretches out his arms to take you in his arms and give you a kiss on your forehead.

“Osamu my honey bear, I’m so sorry I was so mean to you earlier. I’m really sorry… I was just in a bad mood. I love your Onigiri.” you’re mumbling at yourself while you look at him with a puppy look. “It’s all right y/n. I made you pralines. Pralines with peanut cream, pistachios and cherries. I only took products that you can eat when you’re pregnant.” he smiles and pushes you closer.

“You really are the best husband in the world. What have I done to deserve you.” Your words are hard to hear as they are swallowed by Osamus’s chest. “Oh, honey, you know I always love you, whether you are in a good or bad mood. And besides, thanks to you, I learned how to make pralines. Shall we try these?” Laughing, he lets go of you and fetches two pralines rolled in pistachios from the plate.

“One for Mom…” he says lovingly and feeds you with the chocolate. “And one for dad.” he adds and enjoys eating the second praline. Lovingly you look at each other as you start to laugh out loud.

Together you sit for several hours in the kitchen, eat the chocolates, and mess around before you go back to bed and sleep the following day until the afternoon.

Sad you look at the clock. 09:26 pm. The ticking second hand is the only thing you hear. Because Kuroo is still at work. He promised you he’d be here early. To come home early. But apparently, he won’t be able to keep his promise this time either. When your phone on the living room table begins to vibrate, your fear is confirmed. 'I’m just in an important meeting. I’ll be there later. Sorry about that, kitten.’

You don’t know how many times you’ve heard those words, and you don’t really want to read them again. Because you don’t know if they’re true or not. With a painful face, you straighten up and look in your contacts for a person who was always there for you when Kuroo was just once again in his meetings.

“Hi Daichi, do you have a minute?” you ask, when you hear Sawamura’s voice on the other line. “Hey y/n. Of course… Kuroo is still working?” concerned his voice enters your ears. “Yeah…”, “Be right with you.” With these words he lies down and sets out on his way to you.

When you open the door, he immediately realizes that you have acute back pain. They’ve been bothering you since you were pregnant. “Hey, say, how long have you had this back pain…” asks Sawamura directly.

“I don’t know… since last night... Tetsurou actually wanted to massage my back, but then fell asleep on his sofa at work after working overtime again.” you sigh. “Sit down, I’ll rub your back and you’ll tell me what’s going on.” He smiles at you and helps you to walk into the living room.

You’re breathing out loud as you sit on the sofa with your back to Sawamura. “Thank you for being here…” you start the conversation with a sad voice. “Kuroo loves you, and I think he’s pretty upset that he’s not with you right now.” His friendly voice enters your ears as he begins to massage the painful spots on your back. You grimace your face briefly, but relax quickly.

“Kitten, sorry I’m so late again, but I’m-” a voice so familiar to you comes closer and closer to the living room. Kuroo does not manage to finish his sentence, because when he sees you sitting on the sofa with Sawamura, as he massages your back, he falls silent. “Sawamura…” he greets him coolly.

“Hello Kuroo...I think I’ll go now what?” Embarrassed, Sawamura scratches the back of his head and stands up with a warm smile. “You just got here… Stay a little longer.” you’re still trying to stop him because you don’t want to send him right back home.

“It’s all right. There’s something I have to do anyway. Until next time. Goodbye y/n. Goodbye Kuroo.” with a barely visible nod, he says goodbye to you and walks out the door.

“I didn’t know you were coming so early. You said you’d be late.” Again, you support your hands against your back, as it still hurts. But instead of greeting you or answering you, Kuroo turns around and disappears in the bathroom.

The faucet squeaks as it opens and the hot water flows into the bathtub. “Tetsurou? Is… Is everything all right?” you ask worried. But he’s not answering you. The bathtub is already half filled when he closes the tap and swivels back and forth with his hand, up to the wrist, in the warm water. “Get in the tub. You have back pain. You should take a warm bath. Do you need help taking your clothes off?” he asks in a cool voice.

You still look at him worried, but do not dare to ask again if everything is okay with him. “N… No. I don’t need any help… Thank you Tetsurou…” You answer quietly as you move to the bathtub. Without looking at you, he walks out of the bathroom and quietly closes the door.

You look at the door for a long time until you finally get into the bathtub and close your eyes because of the pleasant warmth. But you open them quickly when you hear the door open again.

In comes Kuroo, with a bowl of sliced fruit, a glass of water and a water bottle that he has clamped under his arm. He carefully places the bowl, the glass and the bottle next to the bathtub on a small cupboard and begins to undress. “You should drink something and eat lots of fruit, it’s healthy.” He mumbles to himself as he takes off his shirt.

Even if his words are loving, he still doesn’t look at you. “Tetsurou…” you ask now after all. But again he doesn’t answer, instead he gets into the bathtub behind you and pulls you close to him with a deep sigh. He holds you firmly in his arms as he begins to kiss your neck and lays his head on your shoulder.

“Tetsurou?” you ask again. “I’m so sorry y/n… I’m sorry I can’t be the man you want me to be. I should be the one who’s there for you. Especially now that you’re pregnant, I should be the one taking care of you. Not Sawamura. I didn’t realize how bad this must be for you… to be alone all the time. I’m really sorry I’m not a good husband to you.” His voice is shaky. However, you can’t tell if he’s sad or angry at himself. Probably both.

“Tetsurou, stop it… You’re a great husband. I can understand that you have a lot to do at work. That’s okay with me.” You try to comfort him and squeeze your head against his. “No y/n. It’s not okay. I need to be there for you. Work is not what makes me happy. That’s you… You and our child. And I want to be there for you. I promise I’ll do better.” With his words he pushes you even tighter and gives you a loving kiss on the cheek.

Giggling, you turn to him. “Oh, the old cat is very affectionate today what?” Now his mood improves and he grins at you mischievously. “Seems that way, I guess. What do you say when we just relax, eat the fruit and I’ll give you a nice back massage and we’ll sleep in tomorrow? Just like two cats would? Just lounging." With your eyebrow raised, you look at him from the side.

“And your work?”, “Since I’m my own boss, I just give myself a day off.” he grins and distributes several kisses on your neck. “Today and tomorrow is all about us. I love you, kitten.”

#haikyuu x reader #osamu x reader #miya x reader #kuroo x reader #tetsurou x reader

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spacekrulove · 4 years ago

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Algae

Nobody wants to try Monty’s second batch of algae, especially considering Murphy is still in a coma from the first round. Their rations are just about gone, though, even with Skaikru’s extreme apportioning, and they’ll starve soon. Someone has to test it.

“Well it can’t be Monty,” Raven says, “and it can’t be me either. We’re too important up here to lose to bad algae.” Echo purses her lips. Raven’s full of herself, but she’s not wrong.

“I’m Monty’s hands,” Harper reminds them, wiggling her fingertips. His hands still haven’t quite healed from the radiation burns, so she’s been assisting him with everything.

“And I’ve gotta clean John up,” Emori says. She looks around at the group. “I don’t suppose anyone else wants that job.” It’s an unglamorous task, but it makes Emori nonexpendable. Echo would rather die a violent death than clean up John Murphy’s fluids.

That leaves Echo and Bellamy.

Back when Bellamy had convinced Echo to come to space, he had joked about having someone to throw overboard. Maybe it wasn’t a joke. Echo steels herself, readying herself for a coma or worse.

Instead, Bellamy steps forward and volunteers. “I’ll do it.”

“Are you sure?” Raven asks, touching his arm. “We need you too, Bellamy.”

She’s not subtle. It’s obvious who she, and everyone else, thinks should be doing this. Still, Bellamy nods.

“I’m sure the second batch’ll be better than the first,” he says, squaring his shoulders. “And besides, Murphy’s still alive.” His lips tug upward. “How bad can it be?”

“Famous last words,” Harper says, bringing over a metal spoon with a small serving of green sludge.

“A true hero,” Emori says, as Harper brings the spoon up to Bellamy’s lips.

Echo catches Bellamy’s eye. “Thank you,” she says, quietly.

Bellamy nods and opens his mouth for Harper. She smiles and makes some reference to an “airplane” as she feeds him with the spoon.

He takes it in, and visibly gags. The colour drains from his face as he struggles to choke it down.

“That good, huh,” Monty says.

Harper hands him a tumbler full of water, which he eagerly takes to chase it down, spilling a bit on his shirt in his haste. He slams the empty cup down and grips the table, white-knuckled.

“Nice work, champ,” Raven says, clapping his shoulder, before concern colours her expression. “You’re looking a little grey there. You gonna hurl?”

Bellamy grimaces. He keeps his mouth shut and seems to focus on breathing. In, out. In, out.

Emori stands by at the ready with a basin. “Well, he’s still breathing, so that’s a good start,” she says.

“Please don’t die,” Monty murmurs.

Bellamy manages a smile. “I’ll be fine, Monty,” he says.

“You’ll let us know if you get worse, right?” Harper asks.

“Right,” Bellamy utters.

After a few more breaths, he seems to get his nausea under control. He waves Emori off and gets to his feet. “Alright,” he says. “Let’s get back to work.”

“I’ll, uh, work on the flavour,” Monty says.

Bellamy huffs out a laugh. “That might be for the best.”

They split up. Echo follows Bellamy to storage room #3, where they’ve been searching for things they can use. She goes back to where she left off, while Bellamy goes to the other end of the room.

She rifles through the crates. Most of it is tech stuff or chemicals, which she doesn’t know anything about—Raven or Monty will have to look through it themselves—but she has found some useful items before, like cloths and towels.

Eventually, after an hour or so of sifting through boxes, she finds several containers labelled “soap”. She’s a little confused, because these containers are filled with liquid, so she calls Bellamy over. “Hey, Bellamy. Come look at this.”

She waits for him to come over, but it takes longer than it should. When he finally rounds the corner, he’s staggering. There’s a sheen of sweat on his face, his dark curls plastered to his forehead.

She frowns. “You don’t look well.”

“I’m fine,” he insists. “What did you find?”

Echo gestures to the “soap” containers.

“That’s great,” he says, though he sounds more exhausted than excited. “We can use this.”

“It’s a liquid,” she says, dumbly.

Bellamy nods. “Yeah. Makes it easier to clean stuff. Like dishes.”

“Oh,” Echo says. “Have you found anything?”

“I don’t think so.” He scrubs his face. “There’s still a lot to go through. I’ll keep looking.”

Echo wonders if she should let the others know that he looks ill—they had asked to be kept informed. She doesn’t want to betray him, though, so she decides against it.

They keep at it for another half-hour, working in silence, until Bellamy leaves for a bathroom break. Echo’s a little worried he might not make it back in one piece—he’s clammy and ghastly pale—so she silently follows him as he stumbles out of the storage room and down the hall.

When he makes it to the bathroom, Echo waits around the corner, hidden from view.

She doesn’t mean to listen, but it’s hard not to hear as he retches, violently emptying what little there is in his stomach. He heaves over and over, far past the point of empty.

She thinks maybe she should go tell the others—it’s clear, now, that he’s been poisoned—but she also doesn’t want to leave him unattended, so she waits for him to finish.

He’s shaky and colourless when he comes out, clinging to the wall for support. Echo wonders if she should offer to help him, but she also doesn’t want him to be upset that she was spying on him, so she decides against it.

He doesn’t head back to the storage room; instead, he goes down the hall toward where the rest of them are staying. Back toward his room—the one he shares with Raven, because there are only four beds between the seven of them, and naturally they chose to stay with each other rather than room with Echo.

Raven, engrossed in reading something on a tablet without looking where she’s going, nearly crashes into him in the hall. “Whoa, sor—“ she cuts herself off when she looks at his face. “Jesus, Bellamy. You look like crap.”

“Thanks,” he mutters.

“Seriously,” she says. “Are you okay?”

“…I’ve felt better,” he admits, quietly.

She pushes his sweaty bangs out of his eyes and presses her hand to his forehead. His eyes flutter shut.

“Yikes,” she says. “Let’s get you to bed, big guy.”

Bellamy nods, letting her sling his arm across her shoulders for support.

He walks with her for a few paces, and then, without warning, he pitches to the side, taking her down with him.

“Bellamy!” she shrieks.

Bellamy groans. “Sorry,” he manages.

“God, you’re heavy,” she huffs, barely managing to roll out from under him. She cups his cheeks with her hands. “Still with me?”

He nods slightly.

Raven struggles to help him to his feet. Echo takes that as her cue to come out of hiding to lend a hand.

Raven glares at her as she helps to pull Bellamy up. “Have you just been standing there the whole time?”

“Is there a problem?” Echo asks, coolly.

“You could’ve helped him walk,” Raven scoffs. "You could have helped him back here before he collapsed in the hallway."

“He told me he was fine,” Echo says.

In Azgeda, offering to help someone after they said they were fine would be taken as an insult. And besides, even if Bellamy wanted help in his vulnerable state, she doubts he would want it from someone who betrayed him and tried to kill his sister.

“Does he look fine to you?” Raven snaps.

“Raven,” Bellamy says, exhausted.

Raven stands down, but her glare doesn’t fade. "Get him to bed," she orders, reluctantly acknowledging that Echo is better able to support his weight. “Make sure he’s okay. I’ll tell Monty and Harper."

Echo helps him to his room. "She'll warm to you eventually," Bellamy says. "They all will."

"Why do you care?" Echo asks.

"We're stuck here for five years, and we need to work together to survive," he says, his words sluggish. "But also... I know you're a good person. And I think you deserve a second chance."

"I think I used that up when I stabbed your sister and sent her over a cliff," she says.

Bellamy's brow wrinkles, and he looks almost… confused. Did he forget about that? He wobbles, and Echo steadies him.

Eventually, she gets him into the makeshift bedroom, where she deposits him on the stiff mattress. He immediately curls up on his side, barely stifling a groan.

"Are you in pain?" she asks.

“I’m— fine," he grunts, a blatant lie.

"Do you need anything?" she offers, but he shakes his head.

As much as he tries to be friendly with Echo—which she still doesn't quite understand—he doesn't trust her enough to be vulnerable around her. Certainly not the way he was with Raven moments ago. She understands; it makes perfect sense. But it also means she doesn't know what she can do to help, so she just stands silently by his side, a statue, until he falls into a fitful slumber.

He mutters things in his fever dreams, some of which Echo can pick out. Octavia, of course, but also Mom. Gina. Clarke. And, over and over, I am not afraid.

He wakes in a panic, bolting upright as he takes in his surroundings. He takes a few heavy breaths, then leans over and retches. His stomach is empty, but he continues to dry heave, gasping for air in between.

Echo wishes she were a healer. She wishes she had herbs she could give him to settle his stomach. Instead, she stands to the side and wordlessly watches him suffer.

Eventually, he stops and slumps forward. Panting for breath, he looks up at her from beneath sweat-soaked bangs, a string of drool hanging from his lips.

“…Do you need something?” Echo asks.

“Have you— have you seen Octavia?” he asks.

“No,” Echo says. “She’s not here.”

Bellamy swings his shins over the side of the bed and tries to stand. His legs immediately buckle and he crumples to the floor. His arms shake as he pushes himself up to his knees.

“Where are you going?” Echo asks.

“I need to find my sister,” he says. He crawls forward and starts feeling around the floor, scrabbling at the surface as if looking for something. “O?”

“What are you doing?” Echo asks.

“I need to find her,” he says. He digs his fingertips into a shallow groove in the floor and tries to lift. “O, are you down here?”

Echo narrows her eyes. “You think she’s in the floor?”

“Under the floor,” Bellamy corrects, scowling as he tugs uselessly at the metal floor. “I can’t— get it open.”

“She’s not under the floor,” Echo says. “She’s on Earth. In the bunker.”

Bellamy’s face scrunches up as he tries to think. “The bunker…”

“The bunker that protected twelve hundred people from Praimfaya,” Echo says, trying to be patient. “They’ve been there for a few weeks, while we’ve been up here.”

“We?” Bellamy asks.

“You, me, Raven, Harper, Monty, Emori, and Murphy,” Echo says.

Bellamy mouths the names as he reviews them, then frowns. “…What about Clarke?”

Echo is not equipped to handle this. “I need to leave,” she says, and with that, she heads for the door.

"Echo, wait," he pleads, just as she reaches the doorway. She whirls around. He looks so pathetic there on the floor. She supposes she should help him.

She crosses the room and pulls him up, bearing most of his weight as she gets him back into bed.

She makes to leave again, but his hand ensnares her wrist before she can.

"Is there something you need?" she asks.

He releases his grip. "I... uh..."

"You what?" she prompts.

He looks away. "When I'm sick sometimes I have... dreams," he says. The nightmares, he means. "And I just... My sister, she would stay with me, and it always helped."

"Your sister isn't here," Echo says.

Bellamy's eyes sadden."Yeah. I know."

She frowns. "So then..."

Bellamy's gaze flits away again. "You don't have to, obviously, but... can you stay?"

"Yes," she says. "I'll stay."

He shuffles to one side of the bed. “Would you… lie down with me?”

Echo has never lain with anyone she hasn’t had sex with before. She’s never lain with someone outside of the context of espionage. But Bellamy is the only good thing in her entire life right now, the only reason she’s even alive in the first place, and she can’t possibly deny him.

“Like… this?” She lies down, stiff as a board.

Bellamy shifts and snuggles up next to her, wrapping his arms around her waist. He’s uncomfortably hot and completely drenched in sweat and his breath reeks from vomiting, but Echo stays where she is.

She stays, and as his breathing evens out, she thinks that maybe, just maybe, she doesn't mind this at all.

#the 100 #spacekru #echo kom azgeda #bellamy blake #hurt/comfort #(sort of)#'food' poisoning #echo is trying her best

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sableu3 · 4 years ago

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Day 37

100 Days of 100 Prompts

Clarke jerks up and looks around with wide eyes. Everything around her seems much larger than normal like it was made for someone twice her size and it’s that detail that sticks out to her first. Then she sees the actual objects and metal walls and knows she’s on the ark, or part of it. She doesn’t remember the rooms being so large though. As she stumbles out of bed she notices her feet and hands are smaller and her center of gravity is different. She stumbles on skinny legs and looks down at herself in horror. Her first thought, embarrassingly, is ‘My boobs are gone.’ Her next thought as she stares at her gangly limbs is, ‘What age am I?’ She rushes out of her room and over to her parents room. She slides the door open and runs up to her dad who looks younger than she ever remembers seeing him before. “Dad!” She shakes his shoulder and he grumbles, “Dad! Get up!” “What is it, pumpkin?” He mumbles as he sits up in bed. “How old am I right now? What year is it?” She’s actually in a full blown panic by the time he squints at her. Jake rubs his hand over his face and sighs before getting up and leading her into the living room. He sits on the couch and Clarke doesn’t exactly scramble up but it’s a close thing, she has to hop a bit for her butt to clear the cushion. “Now, what’s this all about? Did you have a bad dream?” “No. When I went to bed last night I was 24 years old and my daughter was sleeping next to me. When I woke up I looked like this and we are back on the Ark. I have no idea what’s going on but I need to get back to Madi. God!” She bursts out as another thought occurs to her, “Bellamy is going to panic when he finds out I’m gone. Dad, I have to get back to my family!” She’s breathing sharply and Jake is fully awake after her mini tirade. “Okay, calm down Clarke.” His mind races, “You said you were 24 when you went to bed last night. You have 24 years worth of memories or did you just dream of being older?” He’s trying to get her to see logically that this is just a product of a dream. “No, I have 24 years worth of memories. Ask me anything.” Clarke understands his process by now and knows he will need to work through his own steps to come to terms with this. The familiar cool logic of her dad does help to calm her though. “Okay, What do we do for your birthday next year?” “I don’t even know how old I am right now so I don’t know which birthday you’re asking about.” She rolls her eyes at him. He smiles and answers, “You’re six Clarke.” She nods and then thinks, “That was a really long time ago. I know Wells got sick for one of my early birthdays. You got me a sketchpad for my 8th birthday.” She tries to think back but huffs in exasperation, “It doesn’t matter, it’s not like you’ll know if I’m telling the truth or not.” She thinks about it for a minute and tries to think if there is anything she knows, that she shouldn’t at this age, that would prove her story. “Okay, look, I’m just gonna tell you what I remember happening.”

[She can tell him football scores from the games they watched when she was older. He can check on the tv/tablet She tells him about the oxygen problem and going to earth. That there are people there who survived and they can too but another apocalypse is coming. She tells him about Bellamy and his sister Octavia after SWEARING him to silence on the matter. Like, don’t you dare do anything to hurt them! She explains everything that happened on the ground and about the grounders. He takes it all in and looks stunned. He grabs a recorder and asks her to start over. She huffs out a sigh but does and he stops and asks her questions sometimes. She answers. She even speaks a couple phrases in Trig for him and explains the language. They take a break and Abby wakes up at some point and goes to work after being vaguely waved off by Jake. “So you believe me?” Clarke asks. Jake looks mildly disturbed, “There are too many details for this to be a random dream. I don’t know what I believe other than that I need to look into this. If any of this is true… “ He shakes his head and they start again. Maybe he asks if she knows where Bellamy lives, wants to verify Octavia. She tells him everything she knows about the Blakes but other than the fact that they’re from Factory station she has no idea where to find them. He looks it up and they head off. She again swears him to silence and makes him promise to not hurt them or scare them. Aurora answers the door and Bellamy is still there (maybe its the weekend and not a school day) Clarke grins and rushes up to hug Bellamy. Jake smiles nervously and asks if they can come in and talk to her about something. They step in and Aurora shuts the door behind her. There’s no couch or anything to sit on, it’s just one room. He apologizes and explains that his daughter had this crazy dream about Bellamy and Octavia and thinks they are going to go to Earth with her. Aurora is freaked out obviously. Jake can see it in her face and rushes to reassure her that they wont tell anyone, he justed wanted to verify his daughters story because it’s crazy but it could save lives. And maybe Bellamy or Octavia remembers too. Maybe O knocks on the floor and Bellamy jumps before giving his mom a nervous look. She nods and they open the hiding spot for O to crawl out.

She has a triumphant look on her face and rushes to hug Clarke. “I told him it was true, they didn’t believe me! Hi Clarke!” “Octavia! You remember it all too?” She’s stunned and excited. “Getting locked up in the skybox, Bel shooting that asshole to get on the drop ship and coming to earth with us, Lincoln.” The last bit is said so wistfully that Clarke hugs her. “What’s the last thing you remember? For me, it was six years after praimfaya and fucking McCreary dropped that hydrolythium bomb on Shallow Valley. We had just made it up to the Eligius ship and were figuring out what to do. I went to sleep with Madi in my arms and then woke up here.” “Same for me. I remember talking to Diyoza and getting left out of those discussions.” Her voice is slightly bitter which sounds odd on a five year old. Clarke’s face scrunches up, “O,” she hesitates. Octavia waves it off, “No, I get it. I was Blodreina. I don’t know if I can be redeemed from that.” Clarke’s features harden, “You did what you had to do to ensure the survival of your people.” She falters a moment and then adds, “in the bunker. Out of it… “ She gives a big sigh, “It’ll just take some time. You know all the things Bellamy and I have put each other through and we always forgive each other.” Octavia snorts, “That’s different. It’s you and Bellamy. The two of you would die for each other. In fact, you have.” She says pointedly, “You stayed behind during Praimfaya so that he could make it back to the ring and live. No matter how much shit you put each other through,” O shakes her head, “It was a shitty situation for everyone. You forgave him for putting the flame in your daughters head, Clarke. He’ll forgive you for leaving him in the fighting pits to save her.” She hesitates and then adds, “I am sorry by the way... for sending out that assassin.” Clarke bites her lip and then shakes her head, “You had to have known I would kill him. I don’t know why you tried honestly. But I get why you did it. We’ll be okay.”

Jake and Aurora are stunned. Bellamy is just looking back and forth between them as they talk. Bellamy would be 11 years old right now.

“Even if it was a really detailed dream, kids don’t talk like that. Hell, adults don’t talk like that. That’s not normal, right?” He asks as he looks to Aurora. She shakes her head vaguely with her mouth still hanging open.

“Um, sorry, dad. We’ll switch to trig for personal conversations so we don’t freak you out.” “I don’t think it would help much to hear my daughter speaking in another language she learned on the ground.” Clarke shrugged, “It might.”

So anyway, Bellamy starts asking questions now that he knows it’s real. He humored O before but he pays more attention now. Octavia has no problem answering any of them but Clarke reminds her he’s still just a kid and tells her to not freak him out too much. O snorts, “At least I don’t have to deal with you two making gooey eyes at each other at this age.” Clarke kicks her lightly

Later they go to bed and wake up when they are older. Do they time jump to like 10-11 years old and then 15-16 and so on or just all the way back to the future? If we do short jumps forward, we can see more gradually how things happen. Like maybe the first five years are spent trying to fix the oxygen. Then after that it’s about getting the exodus project up and running. Maybe Abby runs for chancellor and gets it instead of Jaha. Maybe with each jump the memories get fuzzier because the past is changing. So eventually they get the Ark fixed up to last a while longer and take the exodus down early. They will be dealing with a young Lexa as commander and Clarke or Jake in Clarke’s place will warn her about Costia’s capture by Queen Nia. So they have time to explain to Lexa, deal with the bunker situation, get night blood made, negotiate with the mountain men, and find another bunker to fix up like The Greenbrier in WV. Obviously the Blakes get on the Exodus. Maybe they hold a lottery for all stations to have a chance once they have the essential personnel selected. Clarke of course argues for certain people and warns against others. So they are on the ground and praimfaya is over and eden is crawling with scientists and farmers and builders. They use Monty’s algae idea to make the soil arable and start trying at the edges of eden and around the bunkers. Eligius comes down and gets accepted easily(ish) after someone snipes McCreary. Or Jake explains the situation to Diyoza and she does it herself. So they’ve got homes built and a farm and are spreading out and repopulating when Clarke and Octavia come to. They are shocked by the differences and their old memories start to fade and have that dream like quality to them. Octavia is married to Lincoln and they have a two year old daughter. Clarke is married to Bellamy and they have a kid or two as well. Everyone is happy. HEA

(Just to explain a bit of my thought process: They couldn’t just stay in their younger bodies with their older memories because then Clarke and Bellamy would never be equals at all. So they go back to being kids with no memories of what happened but Jake has his recording and Clarke was thorough. The two families remain close and of course Bellamy remembers what the girls talked about. Eventually when she is old enough, they do develop crushes on each other and try dating. The girls had everything explained to them when they were old enough but don’t really remember it, until later at least and by then it just seems like a bad dream.)

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Why 2025 Is the Perfect Time to Focus on Your Mitochondrial Health

As you welcome the new year, you may be thinking about your health and wellness goals for 2025. These goals can focus on physical fitness, weight management, or mental well-being.

Here’s another goal to consider: supporting your mitochondrial health. It may sound like a huge goal—and yet one that focuses on something so small—but there are simple ways you can focus on mitochondrial health starting right now.

You can support mitochondrial health with algae. Algae in the form of spirulina and chlorella tablets can help support the health of some of the smallest features of your body. More than that, supporting your mitochondrial health may help support other health and wellness goals!

What Is “Mitochondrial Health?”

Before we get into the finer details of supporting your mitochondrial health, it’s important to understand what you’re supporting. You may be familiar with mitochondria. These organelles are often called powerhouses of the cell.

Practically every cell in your body contains mitochondria, with the notable exception of your red blood cells. The cells that do contain mitochondria can contain thousands of mitochondria each. The more energy a single cell needs, the more mitochondria it may have.

For example, muscle cells, which require more energy than many other cells, can contain hundreds of thousands of mitochondria per cell. The idea of “mitochondrial health” focuses on optimizing the function of the mitochondria, which can, in turn, optimize cellular function.

In other words, when mitochondria are optimized, they can provide cells with the energy (adenosine triphosphate, ATP) they need to perform their functions within the larger context of your body.

Why Focus on Mitochondrial Health in 2025?

Why now? There’s no right or wrong time to start focusing on mitochondrial health—just like there isn’t a right or wrong time to focus on your overall health and wellness. As we welcome the new year, you may simply have health and wellness goals on your mind.

Many people may not think about their mitochondrial health. It’s not the most common topic. When it comes to setting New Year’s resolutions and goals, we tend to focus on the larger picture.

This year, you can start with the smaller picture—which can influence the bigger picture. When you can support the mitochondria inside your body’s cells, it has the potential to have a ripple effect throughout your overall health and wellness.

How Do Algae Tablets Fit In?

Thanks to innovations in nutrition and an increased understanding of how algae can benefit the body, there’s more research to suggest algae may support mitochondrial health. Spirulina tablets, for example, may boost the energy output of mitochondria.

Chlorella tablets may help protect mitochondria. Mitochondria can be disrupted by outside factors, like free radicals. Chlorella contains antioxidants like glutathione, which may help protect mitochondria from these factors.

Together, spirulina and chlorella tablets may give your trillions of mitochondria an advantage. They may help optimize these organelles, which may help support cellular function, which may support the function of your tissues and organs.

When you focus on mitochondrial health, you’re really focusing on your whole self!

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The Guide to the Unique Hobby of Aquascaping

Imagine yourself sitting at the doctor’s office in the waiting room. There are small plastic toys strewn around the room for kids to use as they wait impatiently. Flyers and pamphlets all around the walls with information about your health. And lastly, sitting at waist height is an aquarium with fish and corals covering the bottom of the tank. While many people think of aquariums as places to hold aquatic pets’ others find it to be a bit more than just that.

Aqua-scaping and aquarium building is an extremely fascinating art. When asked what art is many people will give you answers like “paintings,” “Sculptures,” and even films, but if you ask an aquascape enthusiast you’ll probably get the answer, “living.” In many ways an aquarium is a living piece of art created by someone with a keen eye for what looks natural and still beautiful in its own manmade way.

Many different bits and pieces of what makes art, are displayed in aquascapes and aquariums all around the planet. Textures, lines, colors, all these factors are key to creating a unique aquascape environment. The colors of aquatic plants have a large range and can make or break an aquascape. Certain plants like the Rotala H’ra which is a long-stemmed plant that slowly turns red as it grows towards the light add an element that can bring more life and color to an aquarium where many plants tend to be bright and green-leafed.

Spencer Johndro, an aquarium expert at Petco offered some interesting information regarding the small details behind aqua-scaping, “Creating a natural aquascape is not as easy as many beginners believe it to be. There are a lot of pieces that can make or break the scape.” He continued to share with me that the flow of water is important to reach around the entirety of the tank so that there is not algae built up along the edges and bottom. “Algae can severely damage your plants as it acts as competition for nutrients in the water column as well as blocking the light for the plants.”

I remember my passion for aquascaping starting during my first winter break from Endicott College. Being home for so long with too much free time gave me time to explore the internet and then one day I found a small YouTube channel “Foo the Flowerhorn.” They created short videos with many different aquascapes which were very eye-catching. Remembering the first video I saw from their channel was a video of a Volcano themed aquascape that was overgrown by moss as water flowed down the edges of the lava rack positioned like Mt. Vesuvius. I just had to try it!

In the process of creating an own aquascape you have to consider the size of my aquarium as well as the information Mr. Johndro offered me. For me, I had a small cube aquarium that is 10.5inx10inx10in and holds roughly three gallons of water inside. Not very much for space but still enough to get a unique scape created. I was also going to implement a small filter and a heater to keep the aquarium at an ideal temperature. “Filters are vital to creating a sustainable ecosystem and without one that there are many possibilities for bad health in your fish and plants,” Spencer said. I knew in my head I wanted a small piece of hardscape, which generally means a rock formation comprised of smaller rocks or even some bogwood to create hiding spots and cover for fish. “Adding hardscape is really important for creating breaks in the plant-life as all that green can washout the aquascape.” At Petco there were not many options for hardscape, but one piece of bogwood managed to stand out.

After grabbing the hardscape and the plants I wanted to use in order to create my aquascape I looked into finding water conditioner that would allow for the plants to take nutrients from the surface as well as in the substrate. The substrate is the bottom layer of gravel and sand that covers the floor and is one of the most important pieces of the aquascape. Without it, keeping the plants and the nutrients in the soil would be difficult and harmful to any fish living in the scape.

With all the materials I needed I was ready to get started. I first with the substrate, I put some old pebbles along the bottom of the tank and stuck root tabs which are nutrient rich tablets useful for plant growth “and long-term sustainability.”

Then I covered it in sand in order to keep those nutrients within the substrate and not escaping into the water column. I grabbed my small log and slid it into a position I thought would work best for the scape. It was a tight squeeze but looked really good as it found its way to a natural position.

Now it was time for the plants. I had to poke small holes into substrate in order to plant the flowers very similar to how people plant flowers in gardens. Once I placed my plants into position, I covered the holes back up making sure the plants would not come free from the sand.

I began the long process of filling the aquarium up with water from the tap and as I did the sand began to move around on the bottom, but quickly settled into a resting position.

As I filled the aquarium up with water the plants began to lift their leaves upward stretching upward towards my ceiling. I reached into my Petco bag and pulled out my two secret weapons, ‘API Quick Start’ and ‘AQUEON Aquarium Plant Food.’ The quick start formula allows for, well, a quick start to an aquarium allowing for the immediate introduction of fish and other aquatic critters. “I personally enjoy API’s products as they have always provided me with the best support in the stores aquariums as well as back home.”

I remembered I still needed to put my filter and heater in the aquarium and realized the log would have to move to make things fit. I moved pieces around and finally came to a conclusion with my final product, a small and quite cramped looking scape, but nothing a fish or small invertebrate would not call home.

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Best Spirulina Fish Foods Reviews in 2020

Are you currently raising aquatic creatures that are primarily vegetable eaters? If so, then you should understand that choosing the best Spirulina Fish Foods for your finned animals is essential. Indeed, you are probably wondering why it is essential to buy spirulina fish food, so we are going to explore what this fish food is all about in the rest of this article.

This article aims to help fish owners learn more about the importance of feeding your pet fish with Spirulina and the top rated products you can buy in the market these days. Many expert fish lovers prefer this fish food because it is known to be a highly nutritious food source.

The list of products reviewed here is considered to be one of the more premium options because they are designed to help keep your aquatic animal colors brighter and brighter; this is especially true if you are raising betta fish, cichlids, goldfish, koi, and tropheus, although these fish foods also work for various species of fish.

The buying and feeding tips discussed here will also serve as a very useful guide for you to take care of your most precious aquarium inhabitants.

The 9 Best Spirulina Fish Foods Buy and Guider

Sera Marine Spirulina Grazer

If you find it a bit difficult to decide which spirulina for goldfish to buy, you can drop your worries and go for this product instead. This is easy to use and contains superb ingredients that can ensure optimal health for your most precious fin friends.

These tablets are uniquely made and able to sink into the bottom of the tank, or they can also be attached to the aquarium glass with a light finger pressure. Many fish enthusiasts choose this product because it is designed to be a well-balanced food that encourages great fishy appearance, healthy development and supports the natural behavior of your aquatic animals.

Also, if you want the occupants of your aquarium to stay active, more alive, and to avoid various kinds of digestion issues, this food would help them achieve all of these goals. It even lets you see shy fish consuming their food right in front of you. If you need sticky tablets that might work well for large marine fish, this may be one of your best options.

Before purchasing this product, be sure to check out some of its downsides and these are its ability to break down very easily and it tends to leave a hard mark on the aquarium. Anyway, besides these weak points; this product is still reliable in many other aspects.

Pros

Adheres fairly well to glass

Certified premium adhesive tabs ideal for large saltwater fish

Formulated with 21% spirulina algae

Highly recommended fish food product for wrasses, angels and tans

Able to attract shy fish to eat them with enthusiasm

Cons

Tends to break down faster than expected

Can leave an extremely hard mark on the aquarium

Hikari Bio-Pure freeze-dried spirulina shrimp cubes

The quality of this product cannot be questioned as it is known to be a top-notch treat or daily diet for all saltwater and freshwater fish, various marine species and invertebrates. Besides, these are convenient options since you can also feed frogs and turtles with these foods.

Additionally, this item is considered to be one of the cleanest freeze-dried fish food sold today. Note that you can expect a taste and texture that was not previously available in a freeze-dried food product.

This fish spirulina is a smart choice primarily because it is packed with nutritious ingredients that would provide many health benefits to the inhabitants of your aquarium. Since they’re fortified with essential vitamins, you can finally say goodbye to fish stress and other fish-related illnesses. It is so easy and convenient to use because it has been designed with a patented ratchet dispenser.

However, these foods are instantly crumbled and turn into a fine mixture, which should make the water in the tank whitish and look dirty. These are some of the issues that you would be slightly upset about once you start feeding your pets this fish food.

Pros

Not made with legumes or ground grains

Contains excellent levels of protein content

Formulated with multivitamins that help minimize fish stress and other related ailments

Serves as an appetizing treat for aquatic creatures

Designed with a ratchet dispenser top

Cons

Sensitive to crumbling in a fine mixture

Can create unwanted damage inside the tank

Fluval Hagen Vegetarian Flakes Fish Food

These Fish Spirulina Flakes are made with premium ingredients and a multi-plant formula that provides many health benefits for your finned animals. These are loaded with good amounts of spirulina, trace elements, and natural trace elements and are also a great source of protein and stabilized vitamin C which are all known to provide maximum daily nutrition. They are reliable for turning your finned friends into a more vibrant and energetic friend.

Additionally, these flakes contain highly nutritious kelp and four types of vegetables that are precisely formulated to improve the overall health of your aquarium buddies. They are enriched with omega 3, complex carbohydrates and polyunsaturated fatty acids which make them more important in providing good nutrition for the growth of your fish.

Some complaints when using these flake foods are that they are easily crumbled, making them too small to be used for feeding, and they seem to work best just for feeding fry, but not quite well. for big fish. Check these negative reviews first before you get one.

Pros

Contains several vegetarian formulas

Helps support the general well-being of your aquarium residents

Formulated with spirulina rich in trace elements and proteins

Can guarantee exceptional nutrition for the daily feeding of fish

Designed to be tasty to entice aquatic animals to eat with enthusiasm

Cons

Does not seem a practical choice for feeding large fish

Contains incredibly fragile flakes

Cobalt Aquatics Spirulina Fish Food Sinking Pellet

These Spirulina Fish Pellets are made with main ingredients such as spirulina, garlic, plankton, earthworm, salmon, kelp, krill and fish oil to ensure highly nutritious nutrition and tasty to your dearest aquarium settlers. What sets this product apart from other options is its triple vitamin boost formulation which works great in keeping fish healthy and strong.

Likewise, the green pellets dissolve well in the water column after a few minutes and the colonists in your aquarium appear to be swimming around the filter feed. It is nice to see your finned friends consuming their food with fondness and it is right to feed them fish food which comes with a complete formula to provide exceptional nutrition. The right amount of probiotics in this product helps promote healthier digestive system functions.

However, you should know that these pellets are larger in size which makes them a little hard to mix with other feed in the autoloader and the selling cost of this fish feed is not that affordable as people on a budget may feel unhappy about this.

Pros

Can ensure less production of fish waste inside the aquarium

Not inclined to make the tank water cloudy and moldy

Enriched with probiotics that promote healthy digestion

A convenient option for feeding saltwater and tropical fish

Formulated with a triple vitamin boost

Cons

Slightly large to mix with other foods in an automatic feeder

Sold at a slightly higher price

OSI Spirulina Flake Fish Food

Whether you are currently looking for premium spirulina for marine fish or freshwater aquatic creatures, these flake foods are perfect. They are made with a high amount of Spirulina which not only acts as a natural color enhancer but also does an exceptional job of vitalizing the immune system functions of the occupants of your aquarium.

Plus, you don’t have to worry about the general well-being of your pet fish as they become more hardy to fight bacteria, infections, and disease. These flakes are not uniform and paper thin like other options out there; although they are much more natural with the texture.

Please note that these foods tend to crumble into fine grains easily which makes them very messy to use and the water in the tank is expected to look dirty and cloudy. See for yourself if these inconveniences are a real problem for your aquarium.

Pros

Works great to naturally enhance the color of fish

Helps revitalize fish immunity to fight bacteria and disease

Makes fish brighter, healthier and more filling

Designed for saltwater and freshwater aquatic creatures

An ideal option for feeding sick and sensitive fish

Cons

May make tank water dark

Tends to be crumbled into a fine grain which becomes too dirty to use

Ocean Nutrition Spirulina Flakes

This spirulina aquarium fish food is a good catch. It is a nutrient-enriched food that could complement a regular diet. If you want to have colorful and energetic fish that play, roam and swim inside the aquarium; then these foods can help the colonists in your aquariums to become livelier and healthier artists for you, your loved ones and your guests.

If you have omnivorous and carnivorous pet fish inside the tank and want to make them more vibrant, healthy and hardy; so a great way to achieve your goal is to feed them these premium spirulina fish flakes.

These are reliable when it comes to providing the most exceptional nutrition to your finned animals. Without question, these foods can meet their dietary needs perfectly and you will be amazed at the noticeable difference if you feed them with these foods.

Take into account that these foods are not staple foods, which means you need to feed your finned friends varieties to meet their daily nutritional needs. Other than that, the price is a bit expensive considering that the size of the container will not last long.

Pros

Helps to intensify the colorings of fish, especially for omnivorous and carnivorous fish

A convenient option for feeding goldfish, angelfish and tangs

Uniquely formulated to provide the best nutrition

Can be used as a first choice food to supplement a regular diet

Helps preserve the beauty and life of your aquatic animal

Cons

Cannot be used as a staple food

A bit expensive for the container size

Sera Koi Professional Spirulina Color Pet Food

The many benefits of spirulina in aquaculture are immense. There’s no denying that spirulina-fed fish are getting healthier, more energetic, colorful, and more resistant to ailments. Fortunately, there are many options for purchasing fish products that contain a generous amount of spirulina.

These colorful foods are well accepted by various species of fish and you would love to see them actively swimming on the surface of the water. They are formulated with a high amount of protein so that your aquarium inhabitants can grow healthily, become more vigorous to fight disease and benefit from a highly nutritious diet.

All the same, two things that you will not find satisfactory about this product are its cheap quality container bucket which breaks instantly so that the freshness of the food is compromised and the cost of selling this product is always. expensive for anyone short on a budget.

Pros

Can be used as special food for koi and other essential pond fish

Recognized as a premium spirulina color food

Excellent food for ideal fish growth, vibrant fish colors and optimal health

Can be safely fed throughout the year if the temperature is above 46 degrees Fahrenheit

Easy to digest

Cons

Poor quality container bucket

No reasonable price

Zoo Med Spirulina 20 Flake Fish Food

For fish owners looking for high quality spirulina based fish food flakes, this product made by Zoo Med is worth a try. This is a great option that you can feed your finned friends because it is high in protein and can be safely given to goldfish, freshwater and marine fish, invertebrates, and other crustaceans. It contains 20% spirulina, so it is a highly nutritious certified fish diet.

Since it is enriched with spirulina content, you can rest assured that your fish colonists would become more energetic, grow faster, achieve a more elegant color, and live longer. In addition, if they are fed with spirulina, their reproduction, hatching and reproduction processes would be greatly improved. You will see a huge difference in your fish once you feed them this complete diet.

These flakes have an inconsistent flake size and they easily crumble into fine dust; as a result, they create more fish waste inside the tank, which means you will have to clean the water in the tank more often. Besides these little issues, these fish foods are great options to consider.

Pros

Manufactured to contain large amounts of protein source

Works best as a natural color enhancer

An ideal option for feeding saltwater and freshwater fish

Formulated with a full line of minerals, beta-carotene and color enhancing pigments

Does a good job of improving fish reproduction

Cons

Inconsistent flake size

Tends to produce more fish waste

Cobalt Aquatics Mysis Spirulina Fish

Buying the right spirulina fish food for cichlids is great because there are several options available that you can refer to. Just like this product, you can safely feed it with tropical fish, omnivores and marine herbivores. And, even if you have some very picky aquatic animals making the transition to prepared foods, this food would suit them well.

Feeding picky eaters can be difficult, but it doesn’t need to be if you’re feeding them this super tasty formula made with Spirulina Algae and Mysis Shrimp. For those fish owners who dream of seeing their fish retain amazing colors and achieve the perfect shape, this food would help you do that for your most precious aquarium friends.

Of course, you will love to feed your fish this food as well, as it can ensure a cleaner diet, so you can expect less fish waste inside the tank and keep your aquarium clean. If used correctly and avoid overfeeding, you don’t need to burn yourself out by replacing the water in the tank more frequently.

Yet and all, while this food is superb in terms of advanced nutrition, a few things you might find out about it are its high cost to sell and it comes with a shoddy lid that won’t work well to properly seal the container. to keep food fresh and in good condition. It would have been better if they secured the packaging.

Pros

An ideal option for feeding marine herbivores, omnivores and tropical fish

Known to have the most advanced nutrition available

Excellent for supporting a healthier immune system and digestive system functions

Enriched with probiotics, made with Mysis shrimp and spirulina algae

Does a terrific job of helping your fish maintain their best color and shape

Cons

Sold at a slightly high price

Comes with an inexpensive quality cover to seal the container

What to look for when buying Spirulina Fish Foods

Before purchasing any fish feed that contains spirulina, make sure you know that too much or not enough spirulina is not good for your colonists. It is possible to have a basic fish diet that contains spirulina algae as a key ingredient and can be an effective diet for most aquatic animals.

The truth is, carnivores can also benefit from consuming spirulina-based flakes before feeding, as the majority of wild carnivores get more nutrients from the intestinal tract of the fish they eat.

Keep in mind that too much spirulina in fish food can cause the fish’s immune system to malfunction and can lead to stress for the fish; on the other hand, an insufficient amount would not provide the benefits that spirulina could offer.

Your fish will need 10-20% Spirulina to get more benefits; however, you also should not provide them beyond 20% if you do not want them to get sick. It is good to note that some brands of premium fish food products that are highly recommended also do not contain spirulina at the maximum level, so you should be careful.

Before investing in a specific spirulina-based fish food product, it is convenient to first conduct research, compare the ingredients, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of the product. Don’t just base your purchase on the fish food price tag, but focus more on quality and ingredients. Also check if the product is highly recommended by many fish hobbyists and consumers.

Other important factors to consider

What is Spirulina Fish Foods?

This food refers to the blue-green plant plankton which is enriched with the main vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, vitamins C and E and is also filled with generous amounts of protein. It is known to be a very nutritious fish food because it contains natural color enhancers, a range of essential minerals as well as good levels of beta-carotene.

These foods can help promote faster and healthier fish development, amazing fish coloring, stronger immunity, good digestion, and healthy reproduction and reproduction.

What are the different types of Spirulina Fish Foods?

Among the most unique seaweed food ingredients, spirulina is known to be a fast growing cyanobacterium of enormous size and has been shown to be a potential protein source alternative for farmed fish, primarily due to its protein. superior quality, essential fatty acid content, vitamins and antimicrobials. activity, antioxidant pigments as well as anticancer properties.

Spirulina-based food products come in many forms. These are generally available in:

Tablets

Stick-ons

Seaweed wafers

Granules

Fine powder

Flakes

As you can see, there are a number of options to choose from when feeding your aquarium residents an adequate amount of spirulina.

Why do you need Spirulina Fish Foods? (Benefits)

Feeding your aquarium animals a good amount of spirulina is very beneficial. This food provides complete protein although it is a plant-based food source. In fact, very few plants can provide protein when fed to aquatic creatures.

This food is a great choice because it helps revitalize the immunity of the fish so that they become stronger at fighting bacteria, infections, and other diseases before they even start attacking your fish.

It’s worth noting that you can expect lower rates of disease in spirulina-fed fish, meaning your finned friends can live healthy lives and extend their lifespans. Nowadays, many fish lovers are opting for spirulina food products because they also work effectively to make the color of your fish more vivid and brilliant.

Therefore, if you keep goldfish, tropheus cichlids, betta fish and colorful koi; then you can intensify their natural color even more if you feed them with spirulina. This food can also enhance the color of other species of fish.

And, it has been revealed that fish diets containing a comparable amount of spirulina may minimize dependence on different types of toxic drugs as well as the consumption of antibiotics.

In addition to improving the coloring of fish, spirulina can also help promote healthier digestion. Foods containing this ingredient are primarily designed to be safe and easy to swallow and digest, even for weaker and older fish.

Compared to meat and fish foods which contain soy flour, spirulina is digestible and will not cause various kinds of digestion issues like bloating and constipation.

Lastly, since spirulina can offer superb protein levels, this is also reliable in supporting faster and healthier fish development. This food can also help promote healthy breeding and reproduction in fish and may contribute to the overall well-being of your pet fish.

As you can see, the inhabitants of your aquarium can experience many health benefits if they are fed good amounts of spirulina.

Here is the recap of the main health benefits of feeding your pet fish spirulina:

Invigorates the immune system functions of your finned friends

Helps minimize disease and death rates

Promotes healthy digestion and ensures good absorption of nutrients

Helps avoid blocked intestinal tract as well as swollen abdomen

Accelerates and standardizes the development and growth rates of aquatic creatures

Significantly improves the distinctive production of enzymes

Greatly improves fish coloring with rich pigments

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most trusted brands of Spirulina Fish Foods?

One of the most surefire ways to feed your finned friends the proper nutrition is to choose specially made fish feed products from reputable and reliable brands that have been in the fish feed industry for years. Needless to say, it’s fair to do your research on respectable fish feed manufacturers before spending a ton of money, especially if you’re still new to the fish hobby.

Before purchasing one, it is convenient to research highly recognized brands of fish feed that are considered the best options for expert fish lovers, or you can check out local fish or pet stores regarding their fish feed products. the most sold. By doing this, you can get an idea of the brand or product that can meet the nutritional needs of your aquatic animals.

Here are some of the most recommendable brands you can count on:

Ocean nutrition

Hikari

Fluval

Will be

OSI

You can check out the products of the brands mentioned above and you will find out how top rated they are in making premium fish food products that most expert fish farmers use for fish feed. As for the quality, safety and nutritious ingredients; you will not hesitate to buy products from these brands.

How do you make Spirulina Fish Foods?

When making fish-based foods containing spirulina, plant or vegetable matter, it is strongly recommended to use fresh products from organic farming. This is to ensure that the food you prepare is free from pesticide residues that can be toxic to the general well-being of your pet fish.

Here is a list of possible ingredients that you can use when making your version of spirulina fish food:

Romaine lettuce

One of the best bases for making fish feed is organically grown dark leafy greens.

Spirulina powder

This is considered to be one of the most favorite food additives for fish lovers whenever they are preparing their fish food. It is mainly composed of cyanobacteria. Spirulina powder is enriched with amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

More than that, the natural pigments inside play a vital role in helping captive fish release their more vibrant and brilliant color.

Dark green leaves

These include kale, Swiss chard, lettuce, spinach and romaine lettuce as well as sushi seaweed. All of these vegetables are good for providing richer and more nutritious plant-based foods. And, since these are packed with essential minerals and vitamins, they do a great job of imitating the natural aquatic flora consumed by species of fish.

Corn or potato starch

You can add a tablespoon or two to the fish food mixture you are preparing. The start helps to keep the mixture properly together so you can create flakes when dried.

Ail

This is called a super food for various species of fish. In addition to its ability to mimic the appetites of the most picky eaters, garlic also helps maintain optimal health for your pet fish by providing antibacterial properties.

Various vegetables or fruits

You can add vegetables or fruits to your leafy green base when preparing fish food. In this way, nutrition could be obtained from various sources. The variety of nutrients would help keep the fish feeling and looking its best.

Carrots, peas, broccoli, pears, oranges, zucchini, and apples are some examples of great additions when making homemade fish food for your aquarium buddies.

Procedure:

Prepare all the ingredients. Note that leafy greens should be rinsed thoroughly and harder veggies like carrots and broccoli should be blanched.

On the other hand, if there are frozen ingredients, you must thaw them first. As for the ingredients of the fish, you need to descale them but the bones.

The next phase should be to mix the ingredients properly. Put all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until the mixture becomes smooth.

Then it’s time to strain the mixture. Use a spatula or ladle to squeeze the mixture through a medium-fine mesh.

This procedure is the most tedious step; nonetheless, it would help eliminate large pieces of vegetables or bones that are too big for fish consumption.

Dry the mixture. Wait about 3 to 4 hours for the flake fish food to dry.

This procedure begins by covering large baking sheets with parchment paper or wax. The paper would help prevent dried foods from sticking to your pan.

Then carefully pour the refined mixture over the leaves and carefully spread it in a very thin layer.

Put it in the oven and set it to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, then let it dry for a few hours or until the mixture becomes completely crumbly.

Finally, separate it. At this point, the leaves were coming off in large pieces. You can break them down using your hands until they reach the size you want. Then you can store it in a cool dark place. To keep fish food fresh and in good condition for over a year, it is strongly recommended that it be placed in an airtight container.

How to use Spirulina Fish Foods?

When using or feeding your colonists with spirulina, consider the following guides:

Find the most suitable fish food. Spirulina fish food is a great source of food for your aquarium animals. These are available in many different forms such as flakes, granules, tablets and the like. They are ideal for vegetable eaters and can provide plenty of nutritional benefits for your finned friends. If they are well fed, they grow into happy, healthy aquatic creatures.

When feeding, all you need to do is sprinkle a small amount of spirulina on it and watch the inhabitants of your aquarium as they devour the food. If you are using the self-adhesive versions, just stick it on the aquarium glass and you are good to go.

Think about the options available. There are many spirulina-based fish feed options sold in the market today. These are safe to use to feed herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. Some are ideal for both freshwater and saltwater fish. Consider what the products are specifically designed for. This way, you can rest assured that your fish are getting the nutrition they really need to thrive and live happy, disease-free lives.

Always follow the manufacturer’s directions for the amount of feed per feed, the feeding schedule, and avoid giving your fish excessive amounts of feed to avoid digestion issues and tank water issues.

Or buy Spirulina Fish Foods?

It is very easy to search for the most suitable spirulina fish food products. You can visit the nearest pet, fish, or aquarium supply stores in your area. Some well-stocked supermarkets also sell products like these and you can find them in their pet care sections.

However, if you want a more convenient way to buy spirulina fish food products, you can refer to some legitimate and highly recognized online shopping sites such as Live Aquaria, Amazon, Petwarehouse, PetCo, and PetSmart. . These sites can offer you various spirulina based fish feed made by reputable and reliable brands.

Online shopping is very exciting because finding the products you need is much easier and you may have the opportunity to choose from countless options that will help you learn more about which one would best suit your needs.

Nutritional information of spirulina

Spirulina contains nutritionally balanced ingredients in fish feed. In fact, it contains protein between 41 and 63% of dry weight and contains all vital amino acids at the proper levels except the minimized lysine, cysteine and methionine.

On top of that, its essential fatty acid profile consists of higher levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids while its mineral and vitamin contents are proportional to those of other protein sources used in fish feed.

Therefore, due to spirulina’s well-balanced amino acid content compared to other vegetable protein sources, this makes it an excellent substitute for fishmeal in the aquatic creature feed formulation.

What makes spirulina important as a dietary supplement?

It should be noted that spirulina has gained remarkable fame in the health food industry and is labeled as an excellent vitamin and protein supplement for aquaculture diets.

In addition, it has long been used as an exceptional dietary supplement by people because it contains higher levels of macro and micro nutrients. Keep in mind that this requires simple harvesting, growing, and processing technology.

In terms of aquaculture, Spirulina has the potential to be used as an organic food supplement to greatly help improve fish growth. Blue-green algae spirulina has the potential to be included in the diets of various species of fish due to its impressive nutritional profile and ease of digestion.

What Makes Spirulina Unique Food for Fish?

Spirulina gets its name from its spiral shape; however, you must use a microscope to determine that it looks like this. If you look at it without using a microscope, you’ll see it as something that looks like a dark green algae grass, or something you might see on the lower part of the river.

It is a very nutritious food source although it has a strange structure. Spirulina is packed with protein, vitamin B12, and beta-carotene – all of these make up about 70% of the plant.

Not to mention that the protein content serves as a complete protein which is generally difficult to find in plants. This also comes with 62% of the amino acid content.

Currently, spirulina is cultivated all over the world for human consumption and fish feed. If, indeed, spirulina algae is precisely labeled as fish feed in the commercial market, this also comes with huge success in the health food arena.

Are spirulina food products expensive?

These foods are available at great prices. You can also find some that you can buy in bulk, wholesale, or you can go for individual containers depending on your feed needs for the fish.

There are some great offers that you can take advantage of when the products are purchased wholesale or wholesale. Higher price tags are expected depending on the brand chosen.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the best spirulina fish food is ideal for your aquatic animals because such food can provide complete protein even though it comes from a plant. Likewise, it strengthens the immune system functions of your pet fish well so that they become more resistant to bacteria, infections and different types of diseases.

It is worth noting that several reports indicate that species of fish fed on spirulina are less susceptible to stress and fish disease; they stay healthy, more active and are more likely to live longer. As you have read in this article, feeding the occupants of your aquarium with spirulina can also help encourage healthy digestive system functions, as these foods are easily digested.

The products discussed in this article are some of the top rated options that the majority of expert fish lovers buy. So for beginners; you can choose wisely which one you think would be excellent for meeting the dietary needs of your aquarium buddies.

In addition, these products do not contain any toxic content that weakens your fish, but they can provide many health benefits. You can buy spirulina fish food wholesale or wholesale; there are also individual containers available that you can purchase based on your fish feeding needs.

source https://memfish.net/best-spirulina-fish-foods-reviews/

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sciencespies · 4 years ago

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These are 7 of the strangest experiments humans have ever done in space

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These are 7 of the strangest experiments humans have ever done in space

The way things behave in microgravity may seem obvious to us now, after humans have been venturing into space for over 50 years.

But we haven’t always been certain how space might affect certain things. Like fire. Or planarian worms. Or even plants. It’s only by conducting experiments that we can learn the answers to these burning questions.

That has led to some pretty fascinating, sometimes upsetting, and sometimes downright wacky experiments conducted in space.

A spacesuit gets shoved out an airlock

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The video above plays out like something out of a nightmare. A spacesuit floats, untethered, away from the International Space Station ISS), the vast black void of space yawning before it.

You may be relieved to learn that no humans were harmed in the making of this experiment – there’s no one in the Russian Orlan spacesuit, nicknamed Ivan Ivanovitch or Mr Smith – it’s stuffed with a bunch of old clothes and a radio transmitter.

The idea was that old spacesuits could be used as satellites. SuitSat-1 – officially designated AMSAT-OSCAR 54 – was deployed on 3 February 2006, but the experiment was only partially successful; reports vary, with NASA claiming the transmitter had died shortly after release and Russia reporting a final transmission a whole fortnight later. The last confirmed signal was received on 18 February.

SuitSat-1 went on to spend several months in silent orbit, before entering Earth’s atmosphere and burning up on 7 September 2006.

The hammer and the feather

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In the late 16th century, Galileo Galilei dropped two spheres of unequal mass from the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. When both arrived on the ground at the same time, he’d countered classically established views, by showing mass had no bearing on gravitational acceleration. All objects, no matter the mass, should fall at the same rate – even if it’s a feather and a hammer.

On Earth, this is tricky to demonstrate due to air resistance. But nearly 400 years later, a human standing on the Moon repeated the experiment.

On 2 August 1971, Commander David Scott of Apollo 15 took a geological hammer in one hand, and a falcon feather in the other. He raised them to a height of about 1.6 metres off the ground, and dropped them. Because the astronaut was essentially in a vacuum, without air resistance the two objects fell in sync.

“Within the accuracy of the simultaneous release, the objects were observed to undergo the same acceleration and strike the lunar surface simultaneously,” wrote NASA astronaut Joe Allen, “which was a result predicted by well-established theory, but a result nonetheless reassuring considering both the number of viewers that witnessed the experiment and the fact that the homeward journey was based critically on the validity of the particular theory being tested.”

The hammer and feather are both still up there.

Fizzy tablet in a water blob

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In microgravity, if you squirt a bit of water out of a nozzle, it just hangs there, all blobby and wobbling.

This can result in a lot of fun. Experiments and demonstrations have included popping water balloons in the vomit comet (the plane that makes parabolic flights to create brief periods of free-fall) and the ISS, attaching a blob of water with a large bubble inside to a speaker to observe the vibrations, and putting a GoPro camera in a water blob to film it from the inside (you’ll want stereoscopic 3D glasses for that one).

In 2015, astronaut Scott Kelly coloured a water blob with food colouring, then inserted effervescent tablets, watching them dissolve and release gases into the water. It was filmed using the space station’s new 4K camera, so you can view the whole alien-algae-spawning… thing in gloriously crisp resolution.

Fire in space

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Just as water behaves differently in microgravity, so too does fire. The Mir space station fire of 1997 has thankfully been a one-off event so far, but working out how fire behaves in microgravity can help plan for fire safety for future long-term missions such as the crewed mission to Mars, and the permanent Moon base. It can help to inform fire safety protocols down here on Earth, too.

To that end, a number of ongoing research projects have studied what happens to flames in space. The Burning and Suppression of Solids experiments aboard the ISS have investigated the burning and extinction characteristics of a broad range of fuel types in microgravity. Data from these experiments can be used to build more complex models to understand the finer details of combustion in Earth gravity.

Aboard the Cygnus cargo spacecraft, scientists investigated how flames behave under different spacecraft conditions in the Saffire experiments. And NASA’s Flame Design investigation – part of the Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments – is exploring the production and control of soot.

All of which is very useful and interesting, sure. But it’s also insanely beautiful, and we bet there are some astronauts having an absolute blast playing with fire in space.

Space spiders

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In 2011, scientists set about answering the burning question: Can spiders adapt to space travel? They sent two golden silk orb-weaver spiders (Trichonephila clavipes), Esmeralda and Gladys, for a 45-day sojourn aboard the ISS.

They were kept in a nice habitat (can you imagine spiders loose on a space station), with light conditions to simulate a night-day cycle, temperature and humidity control, and a healthy diet of juicy fruit flies.

Both spiders adapted beautifully, continuing to spin their webs and hunt their food. Orb weavers eat their webs at the end of each day to regain protein, and spin them again in the morning; this, too, the spiders continued to do right on schedule, which was interesting, since different orb weaver species on the ISS just spun their webs at any old time of day.

But not everything was totally normal. In microgravity, the spiders spun their webs differently – flatter and rounder, compared to the more three-dimensional, asymmetrical structures the orb-weavers spin on Earth.

The two spiders returned to Earth at the end of their stay in space. Esmeralda perished on the return journey, having lived a normal spider lifespan. Gladys returned home hale, but turned out to be a boy. He was renamed Gladstone.

Tortoises go round the Moon

Back in the 1960s, before humans had been to the Moon, it wasn’t clear exactly how – if at all – getting up close and personal with the Moon would affect us physically. So, in 1968, the Soviet space program sent two Russian tortoises (Agrionemys horsfieldii) up for a trip round Earth’s companion.

Actually, it wasn’t just tortoises. Included in the flight were wine flies, mealworms, seeds, plants, algae and bacteria. There was also a dummy fitted with radiation sensors, since none of the living organisms aboard were remotely analogous to humans. Tortoises, according to a 1969 report, seem to have been chosen because they’re relatively easy to strap down.

The two unnamed reptilian cosmonauts were placed onboard the Zond-5 spacecraft on 2 September 1968, at which point they were no longer fed. They were launched into space on 15 September 1968, returning back to Earth (in the Indian ocean) on 21 September. They finally returned to Moscow on 7 October.

Their journey included seven days of spaceflight, several days in tropical climates (including bobbing about in the ocean while they waited for retrieval) and transportation back to Russia. Ultimately, they spent 39 days without food. It would try anyone.

Control tortoises that remained on Earth were also deprived of food for the same time period. A comparison of the two sets of tortoises revealed that any changes in the space-faring reptiles were mostly the result of starvation, with a small contribution from spaceflight-related atrophy.

We’d like to say that no one ever sent tortoises to space again, but sadly, two more tortoise missions took place. Zond 7 in 1969 carried tortoises. In 1975, the Soyuz 20 spacecraft ferried a tortoise around for 90 days. And two tortoises flew on the Salyut-5 space station in 1976.

Moon Trees

Just as we once didn’t know how space would affect animals, so too were we unaware of its effects on plants. So when the Apollo 14 mission launched on 31 January 1971, its cargo contained something we might now consider a bit peculiar: roughly 500 seeds.

Scientists from the US Forest Service wanted to know if tree seeds that had flown in microgravity and been subjected to space radiation would sprout, grow and look the same as seeds that had never left Earth.

Five species of tree were included in the cannister: loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), California redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), and American sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua). They accompanied command module pilot Stuart Roosa on 34 orbits of the Moon before returning to Earth.

The seeds were then planted and tended, and most of them survived to grow into saplings, alongside controls that had never left Earth. Unsurprisingly to us now, there was no discernible difference between the two.

By 1975, the Moon Trees, as they had come to be known, were large enough to be transplanted, and they were shipped all over America. According to this NASA website, less than 100 Moon Trees can be accounted for today, and of those, only 57 were living when the page was put together.

That means there could potentially be hundreds of Moon Trees hiding across the US, a lost relic of a time when our curiosity sent tiny seeds whizzing around space. And we think that’s beautiful.

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bombshellsandbluebells · 5 years ago

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The 100 Fic: Malware (1/3)

Summary: Just a few months into Spacekru’s stay in space, the Ring begins to malfunction and life support systems start failing. Spacekru needs to learn to work together quickly if they want to live. If they don’t, the very place that had been their salvation just might kill them.

Relationships: Canon relationships hinted at; Spacekru focus

Other tags: space thriller, the ark is not safe, incorrect space science probably

because why finish my wips when I can start a NEW fic because I’m terrible at that

(read on ao3)

Part I: Program Failure

Two months after they arrive in space, the lights flicker off without warning, and the Ring plunges into sudden darkness. Even the emergency light strips running along the hallway floors fail. Without the lights, and with only the darkness of space coming in through the windows, the Ring falls into a darkness so complete and impenetrable it seems to seep into the residents’ very skin.

Inside the room that hosts the algae farm, Monty, Harper, and Murphy halt. Harper, halfway through cleaning the filter inside the algae tank, freezes, afraid to damage it accidentally. Murphy waves a hand in front of his own face; it’s impossible to see, even just inches away from his eyes.

“Well, that’s not good,” he mutters and hears Monty’s answering snort from somewhere to his left.

“I hope they don’t stay off for long,” Harper says, her annoyance almost palpable. “I can’t move.”

“Neither can we,” Murphy says. “I can’t see a damn thing. I’d run into a wall if I tried.”

“You’re not stuck with your hand in the algae tank,” she snaps. She’s gotten used to digging around in it, but it’s far less enjoyable when she can’t see or move. The algae floats gently in the water, occasionally brushing up against her hand; without her sight, the sensation is startling every time. The hair on the back of her neck stands on end. She tries to carefully pull it free, but it bumps up against something and she falls still immediately, filled with panic. This is their only food source; she can’t risk it.

It’s as if Monty knows that Murphy is opening his mouth for a comeback – and in all likelihood, he does, considering Murphy and Harper’s daily arguments have become almost routine at this point – because he quickly interjects. “I’m sure Raven’s going to fix it now.”

“How the hell is she going to get there?” Murphy asks. No one answers him for a moment. The visual of Raven stumbling blindly down the hallway, running into walls and tripping over hidden obstacles, is all too easy to picture.

“Surely someone has a light of some sort,” Harper offers slowly, then shrugs, despite the fact that no one can see it. The other two hum in agreement. Neither of them sound very convinced.

But there’s nothing they can do to help – there’s nothing they can do at all but wait.

The silence that falls between the three is uncomfortable, made even worse by the utter darkness. Murphy fumbles with his jacket sleeve just for something to do, and the shuffling of the fabric is loud in the quiet room. The sudden blindness is irritating enough, but the ever-present tension between him and his current company grows worse without a job to focus on. He’s sure Harper and Monty’s silence is only because of his presence in the room; they’d probably have preferred to be trapped without him around. He can’t say he blames them; he still doesn’t really get along with either of them on the best days, and there’s no one he really wants to get trapped in the dark with other than Emori – who, incidentally, is the only one here he absolutely trusts not to jump him with his back turned.

“How much light does the algae need?” he asks, partially due to real worry, but mostly just to break the silence.

“More than this,” Monty answers. “But it can handle not having any for a little bit. I’ll start getting worried if they stay off for a couple hours.”

No one has to say they hope it doesn’t take that long, but Harper mutters, “They better not,” under her breath anyway.

Luckily, it doesn’t. After forty minutes of stilted conversation – topics ranging from how much they miss real food to what might be happening in the bunker – the lights flicker back on. The three of them blink into the sudden brightness, their eyes re-adjusting slowly.

Harper carefully pulls her hand free from the filter and out of the tank. The skin is pruny from the water. She shakes it dry.

“Well, that sucked,” Murphy voices, and the other two murmur their agreement. “Let’s hope that doesn’t happen again.”

Bellamy is mending a pair of pants when the lights fail a second time. In the sudden darkness, he loses track of the needle and pricks his finger, then swears at the unexpected jolt of pain. Blindly, he drops the pants on the table in front of him and pulls his hand away, not wanting to get blood on the fabric, even if the wound is small and barely bleeding. It’s hard enough to wash clothing on the Ring; it’s nearly impossible to remove stains.

He’s sitting in what’s generally become known as the common area, where the seven of them sporadically gather during free time or for meals. Unfortunately, he’d been the only one present when the lights went out, and loneliness is quick to settle in beside the darkness.

For a few minutes, Bellamy waits in silence and weighs his options. Then, with a sigh, he pushes himself out of his seat and stumbles forward. He walks carefully towards where he believes the door to be, hands outstretched in front of him to avoid a concussion. The cold metal of the Ark walls brushes against his outstretched palms, and he feels along it until he finds the door.

He keeps his right hand on the wall as he makes his way through the hallway, trailing it along the walls so he has some sense of where he is. The darkness in the Ring is terrifying; Bellamy doesn’t think that he’s ever experienced a darkness so absolute before. There had always been some source of light aboard the Ark no matter the time, and even Earth at night had the moon and stars. This utter blackness is completely new and horrible; it makes him feel vulnerable and powerless.

After a few months aboard the Ring, he’s managed to form a complete mental map of the place. He’d never known Go-Sci Ring well when he lived on the Ark, since there had never been much reason for him to go there, so he’d made a habit of walking the halls and taking note of the place that would be their home for the next five years.

After all, supplies and resources are the difference between survival and death. It was crucial they take note of what they had available to them, and, if Bellamy was going to keep all of them alive until they could reach Earth again, it was important that he knew every inch of their new home. Survival is a team sport, of course – he knows it doesn’t lie entirely on his shoulders, but he can’t help feel responsible for the people he convinced to head back into space with him. It had been his idea to go get Raven that had landed them all here.

And he can’t let anything happen to anyone – not after – well. He shakes his head to clear his thoughts and knock the guilt away. It clings stubbornly anyways, as it always does.

Memorizing the Ring seems to be coming in handy now, at least. For the most part, he can remember which hallways to take even if he can’t see them – but it’s still slow going. At one point, he realizes he must have gone too far without turning and has to double back until he locates the hallway he needs with his hand.

Eventually, there is light up ahead, standing out like a beacon. As the shapes of the walls begin to take shape, Bellamy quickens his pace towards the light.

The system control room is lit by a multitude of computer screens. It’s a dim light, but it seems bright in the darkness. Raven stands in front of the screens, illuminated by the glow, eyes trained on the lines and lines of code scrolling by, her brow wrinkled with concentration, hands hovering hesitantly over the keys. She doesn’t look up as he enters the room.

“How’d you get here so fast?” he asks, because he’s amazed one of them made it here without hurting themselves, let alone two of them.

Raven waves a hand distractedly to her left where a tablet sits on the table beside her. “I always keep it with me. It took me too long to find this room last time. It’d be better if we had flashlights, but it works.” She worries at her lip with her teeth, eyes narrowing at something hidden within the code. All of it looks like nonsense to Bellamy.

He comes to stand beside her and studies her out of the corner of his eyes. It’s easy to read the exhaustion and stress lining her face, and he wishes he could help her carry the burden of repairing the Ring somehow. Monty can help her with the machinery, especially now that his hands are healed, but Raven’s the only one who can understand the various computer systems keeping everything running. Her time with ALIE had some benefits, at least.

“Any idea what’s wrong?”

Raven doesn’t reply, but he gets his answer in the way her face hardens.

Without warning, she slams a hand against the table beside her; the resulting bang echoes loudly through the room. Bellamy jumps, startled.

Raven breathes heavily. “I can’t read code the way I used to,” she admits quietly, like a dirty secret, voice straining between clenched teeth. “There’s whole sections I can’t even understand.”

It’s a lot like forgetting how to speak a foreign language you once knew, Raven thinks – like when her abuelita died and her mother stopped speaking Spanish completely and the words gradually faded from her mind, bit by bit, every year. She still has some of the vocab, and she can remember the basic structure, but she can’t speak it fluently like she could when she had the chip. Every day she seems to forget a little more.

“If I still had ALIE in my head,” she starts.

“You’d be dead,” Bellamy interrupts. It’s a simple answer, as if it isn’t the complicated thing she’s made it out to be – as if she doesn’t spend hours debating if the threat of death due to ALIE’s code was worth the knowledge it gave her.

Back on Earth, she hadn’t thought so. Anything was worth not dying, right? But here in space, when their very lives might depend on it, ALIE’s code seems so much more tempting; she almost feels regretful for destroying it.

“But I’d know what’s happening.” She wants to cry. Or scream. Her frustration grows inside her like a wild animal, vicious and untamed.

“That’s not worth your life, Raven.”

“If the Ark is malfunctioning, it might cost everyone their lives,” she snaps. She wants to be angry at something besides herself; Bellamy’s just an easy target.

He doesn’t take it to heart. Instead, he places a reassuring hand on her shoulder, and Raven can’t help but think Bellamy is a better friend than she is. She feels guilty for that too.

“You’ll figure it out.” His voice rings with certainty. She wishes she could believe him, but optimism grows harder and harder for her to grasp, disappearing beneath the pile of problems the Ark throws at them. She’d promised them safety on the Ring, but she’s terrified she won’t be able to deliver. After escaping Grounders and Mountain Men and Praimfiya, is her incompetence going to be what kills her friends?

After almost an hour, the lights flicker back on by themselves, just as they had the last time, and Raven isn’t any closer to understanding why.

The third time almost goes completely unnoticed. It’s what passes for nighttime aboard the Ring, and, in a rare occasion, all seven occupants are asleep at the same time. The malfunction might have been missed entirely if the heating hadn’t shut off as well.

It grows very cold over the next few hours.

Harper wakes with a start, the clicking sound of her chattering teeth hitting her ears before she’s fully aware of herself. Her body is shaking with the cold, and she grabs at their blankets, curling herself under them in search of warmth. It takes her a moment to register the weight on the other end of the bed shifting as Monty goes to stand, but as she does, she reaches blindly towards him.

“Why’s it so cold?” she asks groggily, teeth still clicking together.

“I think the heating shut off again,” he replies softly.

Sudden light fills the room. Harper squeezes her eyes shut against it and rubs a hand over her face. Even her skin feels icy. Slowly, she opens her eyes again, blinking as they adjust. Monty’s holding an emergency flashlight in his hand – one of the few they’d managed to find after the second malfunction – and he’s pulling on his jacket.

“I’m going to go help Raven. Go back to sleep.”

“I’ll try,” she says, knowing it will likely be useless until it warms up a bit more. Luckily, they’d all stockpiled extra blankets in their rooms after the first few nights onboard the Ring when all the programs had been finicky and the heating unit had struggled. She piles all of them on top of herself and hopes that Monty and Raven can figure things out quickly.

By morning – or at least, what feels like it might be morning, though it’s hard to tell without any light at all – Harper gives up trying to sleep. She’s done little more than shiver for the past several hours, and, even if she can’t help the others, getting up and moving might warm her body up more than lying here will.

They don’t have another light in their room, so she uses the walls to find her way in the dark, wandering aimlessly with nothing but a prayer to help her find where Raven and Monty are. She gets lucky – as she turns a corner, she sees two figures illuminated by their own flashlight. Emori and Murphy stare back at her in confusion. Murphy looks even grumpier than normal, his hair a wild mess and his face wrinkled with a deep frown. Emori beside him is bundled in several blankets, nearly hidden away entirely beneath the fabric, her eyes and nose the only part of her exposed. She’s still shivering.

“Do you know what the fuck is happening?” Murphy asks.

Harper shakes her head. She wishes she had thought to bring a blanket like Emori. Her teeth are still chattering. “Monty went to go help Raven. I’m trying to find them.”

Murphy glances at her empty hands and raises an eyebrow. “How were you going to find them without a light?”

Like usual, it’s taken Murphy very little time to make her want to hit him. She’s starting to think it’s his only real talent. “Monty took ours. But I didn’t want to just stay in the room.”

“We can all go find them,” Emori says, though it’s hard to understand her with how violently her teeth are chattering. Murphy wraps an arm around her and rubs at the giant mass of blankets where her shoulder might be. She leans into it. Harper can’t help but stare; it’s almost sweet – or it would be, she thinks, if it was anyone but Murphy.

They make an awkward traveling party. The only sound accompanying them are their footsteps and the chattering of teeth, all three too unsure of their company to speak much. Uncomfortable as it is, Harper’s grateful for it. She has a hard time stomaching Murphy on his best days, and he’s clearly pissed off. The cold is bad enough; it’s a relief to not be forced to suffer Murphy’s stupid comments along with it.

Eventually, they hear talking in the distance and follow the sound into the only other area of the Ring with any light. Inside they find the others. Raven, with a blanket slung over her shoulders like a cape, is typing furiously at the keyboards of one of the computers, looking frazzled and angry. Her hair is loose for once, and Harper finds it an odd sight; she can’t recall ever seeing it loose from its ponytail before.

Monty hovers at Raven’s shoulder, wrapped in his own blanket and clutching the ends close to keep any air from burrowing into the cracks. His head is bent low, watching the lines of code appear on the monitor as Raven types.

Bellamy stands beside them both, without a blanket of his own and clearly suffering for it, absentmindedly rubbing his hands up and down his arms to try and warm them. Echo is also there, standing apart from the others and away from the light, tucked into the shadows of the room. She’s clearly handling the cold the best of all of them; she wears the cloak she had first arrived in when she’d come to save them before Praimfiya and it seems to provide enough warmth for her, as she’s not shivering or moving to warm herself up. Harper wonders if it’s because she grew up in a land known for its ice and snow, or if she’s just good at hiding her discomfort.

“Hey,” Bellamy says as he turns to watch them enter. “What are you guys doing up?”

“It’s fucking freezing,” Murphy snaps. “How the hell are we supposed to sleep like this?”

“I’m working on it,” Raven snaps back, not even turning to look at him. “If you’re not going to be any help, leave the room.”

Murphy raises his hands in surrender, even if she can’t see them, and takes the hint. He takes a seat on one of the chairs and slouches low in it, keeping his mouth blissfully shut.

Harper goes immediately to Monty, and he automatically raises an arm with half of the blanket for her to duck under with him, nestling close to his side as much for heat as for comfort. He smiles at her; it looks strained. “Any progress?” Her heart sinks into her stomach as he shakes his head. Raven grunts out a sound that might also be a no, though it’s hard to tell. It could as easily be a reaction to what she’s reading.

“Raven has a bit of an idea what’s happening, though,” Bellamy says, in an obvious and unsuccessful ploy to get their spirits up. In the dim light, Harper can make out the dark circles carved under his eyes and the wrinkles in his brow she swears hadn’t been there before the Ring. He goes back to rubbing furiously at his arms.

“Care to share with us?” Murphy asks.

“Actually trying to concentrate,” Raven mutters.

“You want me to drag him out of the room?” Harper whispers to her, only partly joking. If he’s distracting Raven, she won’t hesitate to kick him out – or find some other way to shut him up. Knocking him out for a few hours just might help improve everyone’s mood.

Raven’s concentration on the code breaks just long enough for her to smile at Harper.

“Oh,” Bellamy says suddenly in surprise, drawing Harper’s attention. “Thanks.” She turns in time to see him accepting one of Emori’s blankets from her. Harper wonders just how many she has on her; there seem to still be at least two left.

“You looked cold,” Emori explains, shrugging, the movement nearly masked beneath her layers. Then, she moves back to Murphy’s side, pulling up a chair beside him.

Harper keeps watching her for a moment, thrown by the gesture. She doesn’t know Emori well, but it was hard to trust anyone who was close with a person like Murphy.

“Dammit!” Raven’s sudden shout makes all of them flinch. A wordless groan of frustration bursts from her mouth, and she scrubs aggressively at her face, dragging a hand back through her hair roughly. There’s a beat of silence. Then, she turns her chair around to face the room.

“It’s like a power surge,” she explains. “There’s some program running that’s taking up a lot of power – only I can’t figure out what it is or how to shut it off. And it’s not exactly a power surge because if the lights were just blowing out, they’d stay off until I fixed them. But they come back on shortly after whatever program it is stops running. It’s like –“ She breaks off with an agitated sigh, fumbling for words. “It’s like the Ark’s intentionally shutting the lights and the heat off to divert power to this other function.”

“That doesn’t make any sense,” Monty says slowly, face scrunched up in thought.

“You’re telling me,” Raven mutters.

“Mind sharing with the class?” Murphy asks, eyeing them and the computers behind them warily.

“Well,” Monty says slowly. “The Ark shouldn’t be able to process something like that.” He turns to Raven. “Right?”

“No. At least, I didn’t think it could – but I’m a mechanic, not a programmer. I never worked on the computer systems. But that level of programming – no, the Ark shouldn’t be able to do that.”

“I’m still lost,” Bellamy says after a moment. “What do you mean the Ark shouldn’t be able to do this?”

“It – “ Raven hesitates, trying to find the words. She glances at Monty and looks relieved when he takes over.

“If what Raven thinks is happening is true, that means that the Ark computer system is currently deciding which programs to shut off to divert power to another function. But no one would have ever programmed it to shut off the lights and heat, no matter what else the computer needed to do. So the fact that it’s doing that means the Ark itself is making a decision of which programs to turn off.”

“It can think?” a quiet, terrified voice asks. The rest of the room startles and turns at once towards Echo, as if they’d all forgotten she was there at all. What little they can see of her face in the shadows of the room looks pale, eyes blown wide with terror. She chances a glance towards the computer screens, shifting her stance slightly towards something more defensive.

“Well, that’s just it – it shouldn’t be able to. Some computers can, just not this one.” Echo doesn’t look very reassured. Neither do any of the others. They eye the screens with suspicion. “Someone must have programmed it this way before they left,” Monty concludes, looking at Raven.

She shrugs. “I guess. Maybe if they thought they were all going to be on Earth and needed it to still run some program, they’d tell it it’s okay to turn off life-support systems.”

“Life-support systems?” Emori asks, panicked.

Raven waves a hand at her that’s less comforting than it’s meant to be. “We’re fine. As long as none of us freeze, it’s not life-threatening yet.”

“What about oxygen though?” Murphy asks. “That’s life-threatening.”

“I don’t know,” Raven snaps. “It’s not like I can predict what’s going to break down next.”

“Oh, real fucking great.”

“You want to get up here and do better?” Raven nearly yells. “Be my fucking guest, Murphy.”

“Alright, alright, stop,” Bellamy steps between them. The blanket tumbles from his shoulders. “Right now it’s just the lights and heat, right?”

Raven nods stiffly. “Right now,” she agrees.

“So we’re in no danger of dying just yet,” Bellamy concludes.

“Extreme cold is dangerous,” Echo argues. “And none of you sky people are built for it.”

“And the algae needs light and heat to survive; without that we’re dead too,” Monty adds.

“Okay. But the last two times the lights came back on automatically. So we just wait it out.”

“We could build a fire,” Echo suggests, as Monty shakes his head at Bellamy’s suggestion.

“Too much heat fluctuation will still kill the algae,” he argues. “This can’t keep happening.”

A high-pitched, nearly hysterical laugh draws all eyes to Murphy. He’s hunched over with his head in his hands. “I’m going to starve to death anyways,” he snorts, unaware of the eyes on him. “Should’ve stayed in the fucking lighthouse.”

Emori crowds closer to him, whispering something in his ear. He shakes his head slightly, but it doesn’t seem to improve his mood.

Not that anyone feels in the highest of spirits. Monty’s prediction seems to clog the air, making it harder to breathe.

“No, we’re not,” Raven says finally, resolute. She turns back to the screens and resumes digging through the code. “I won’t let us.”

No one sleeps much that night. In the morning, they’re all still huddled in blankets in the Earth Monitoring Systems room, Echo alone in her corner, Murphy and Emori wrapped around each other near the door, Harper drifting off in her own blanket cocoon, Monty passed out in a chair, and Bellamy trying not to fall asleep on his feet as he stands dutifully at Raven’s side.

“I’M THE FUCKING BEST!”

Raven’s shout makes them all jump. Murphy knocks his head on the wall with a loud bang. Monty falls out of his chair. Echo sits up with a knife in her hands.

“You’re what?” Monty asks groggily as he pulls himself up.

Raven spins to look at them all. The pride on her face nearly masks the exhaustion. “I know what’s happening,” she tell them, voice giddy.

“Well don’t leave us hanging,” Murphy says, rubbing at his head.

“The Ring is shutting off the lights and heat to divert power to the satellite. It keeps trying to send a message to Earth.”

“Why?” Bellamy asks.

Raven shrugs. “Not sure. I don’t even know what the message is. I think maybe the Ark tried to get in contact with Earth before they left, and the computer systems just keep trying to send the message. I’m not sure why it’s turning off life-support systems to do it, but that’s what’s happening. And we can stop it.”

The room, as one, exhales a breath of pure relief.

“It’s a little complicated, though,” Raven adds. “There’s some kind of block keeping me from turning off the satellite or stopping the message from sending, and I don’t know enough programming language to get around it. But I have another solution. We can manually disconnect the Satellite. If the Ark can’t access it, it should hopefully stop trying to send the message until I can figure out how to stop it completely.”

“How do we do that?” Harper asks.

“Spacewalking.” She turns to look at Bellamy hopefully. “But I need someone to come with me.”

“Of course,” he tells her, as if surprised she even had to ask.

They all gather in front of the airlock to see Raven and Bellamy off.

Raven dresses herself with easy, practiced motions, then helps Bellamy pull his suit and SAFER pack on, quickly walking him through how to use it. She fits their helmets on, raps on Bellamy’s just to see him jump, then gives him a grin and motions for the airlock. He follows her into it and Monty closes the doors behind them.

“Alright,” Raven starts, her voice coming in through the radio as she secures Bellamy’s tether onto his suit. “Monty, we’ll be able to talk to you the whole time we’re out there. This should be a fairly easy fix.” She reaches for her own. “Bellamy, we’re going to –“

The doors to the airlock fly open without warning.

Within seconds, Bellamy and Raven are gone.

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From the shimmering aura of the Taj Mahal to the humble floor of your home’s bathroom, marble is one of the world’s most revered and useful natural materials. Marble is Michelangelo’s David, the Washington Monument, and the Duomo of Florence. It is also the primary ingredient in Tums antacid.

Tune into any kitchen design message board and you’ll encounter a sharp divide over the utility of marble. Some people wouldn’t dream of designing a kitchen without marble. Others decry that choice, citing marble’s imperfections and fragility. Many are caught somewhere in the middle: in love with marble’s irresistible appeal, but uncertain if it’s the right choice for their circumstance. In an attempt to create the “perfect” material, legions of synthetic products claim to look “just like marble,” but marble enthusiasts aren’t swayed. Few stones can match the warm glow, the softly flowing colors, the timelessness, and the authenticity of marble. There’s good reason this stone has been used for over 5,000 years.

A seabed, transformed

Marble is a metamorphic rock; it once was a different kind of rock, and was then transformed by a change of circumstance. Before marble becomes marble, it is first limestone, which forms on the shores and floors of tropical seas. Limestone is an accumulation of shells, shelly fragments, microscopically tiny shells, and dissolved shells. Depending on the conditions at a particular beach or sea, limestone’s shelly sediment may be punctuated with occasional layers of clay or lenses of sand. But by and large, limestone is an assortment of shell-remnants, which are made of the mineral calcite.

The tropical shoals that give rise to limestone do not stay peaceful indefinitely. Oceans are basically geologic conveyor belts. The ocean floor slowly spreads apart from the centre and slips underneath continents at the edges, gradually rearranging the map of the world.

When a limestone seabed gets dragged down into the Earth’s crust, the additional heat transforms the calcite grains and fuses them together tightly. The dynamic action of rock layers as they become buried, twisted, and shoved around causes the original flat-lying layers to bend, buckle, and swirl together. A rock in this heated state doesn’t melt. It’s simply warm and flexible, much like a chocolate bar left in your pocket. This process of heating and warping is responsible for marble’s trademark aesthetic of gracefully flowing bands of color. The grey swirls in marble are simply clay layers that got folded, smeared, and re-folded into the marble like a ribbon of chocolate infused throughout fudge ripple ice cream.

Patterns and color-ways give marble versatility and character

Part of what makes natural stone so appealing is the huge range of colors and variations expressed in solid rock. On one hand, these patterns tug on our heartstrings and offer aesthetic possibilities. On the other hand, each of these variations has its root in some sort of geologic process.

Most marble is white. The classic, white marble is pure calcite, without intervening minerals to lend it color. Yule and Thassos marbles are well-known examples of pristine white marbles. Marble can take on a delightful range of hues and textures. Pink marble is tinted by iron oxide, as is golden marble. Green marble and deep red marble contain serpentine, rich in magnesium. Fossil-rich limestone becomes graphite-infused marble, as the carbon in fish, algae, or seaweed reverts back to the elemental carbon in graphite when the rock is heated. Graphite-rich marble is steely grey with a metallic glimmer.

A marble breccia is formed when the stone fractures underground, which can happen if a stone lives in a fault zone. Mineral-laden groundwater comes to the rescue, filling in the voids and patching the fragments back into a solid mass, while creating a spectacular pattern at the same time. Arabescato is a beautiful example of a marble breccia.

It’s important to understand the properties of marble

The mineral content of marble is the same as the limestone it came from, and both of these stones are made of calcite, AKA calcium carbonate, AKA CaCO3. Calcite is one of the more common minerals on Earth’s surface; in addition to limestone and marble, calcite is the primary ingredient in travertine and onyx.

Calcite has a few properties that you should know about before you fall head over heels in love with a stunning marble slab. Calcite is 3 on Mohs hardness scale, which means it will get scratched by knife blades, ceramics, and a cast iron skillet accidentally slid across the kitchen island.

Calcite is also chemically reactive with common acids, such as those found in lemonade, wine, and colas. When acidic liquids land on a marble slab, a tiny amount of the stone is dissolved, or “etched.” This doesn’t affect the integrity of the stone, but it does leave a slight change in the color and/or lustre of the stone. On a polished stone, an etch looks like an unpolished area.

Etches can be polished out, or they can be left alone and considered part of the natural patina that marble will acquire over time.

Marble is ground up into antacid tablets because calcite neutralizes acid, which makes your stomach feel better. That also explains why acid makes a mark on marble. The marble reacts with the acid, neutralizing the acid, but damaging your countertop in the meantime. Ironically, when your teenager dribbles pickle juice on a brand-new countertop, you may find yourself reaching for the antacid, triggering the same chemical reaction both on the countertop and in your digestive tract.

The last piece of potentially bad news is that marble can form “star cracks” or “stun marks” if a heavy, hard object falls on it. Star cracks look like small, light-colored areas where the impact occurred. This is usually an aesthetic issue, not a structural one, but if an impact occurs at the edge of the stone, it can chip or flake.

A common misconception is that marble stains easily. However, this is actually quite rare. The metamorphism that bakes the stone also knits the minerals together tightly. Porosity for marble is similar for that of granite. That said, the porosity of all stones varies, so check the stone specs and do your own tests with a sample of stone. Marbles are typically sealed to reduce the likelihood of staining. Alas, sealing does not make marble any less prone to etching, I’m sorry to say.

Now you can see why some people love marble while others think that marble-lovers are crazy. To some, the nicks and etches on a marble surface add character and mark the passage of time in a busy household. To others, each blemish resonates as a personal loss. Which way do you see it? This is an important question to consider before you head to the slab yard. [Check your stone personality to see what stone suits your temperament.]

Marble with magnesium = Dolomite

Dolomitic marble is a close relative of regular marble. Standard marble is made of calcite (CaCO3), and dolomitic marble has a little magnesium in the mix (CaMgCO3). There is not a huge difference between the two variations, except that dolomitic marble is a little bit slower to etch. You’ll have a moment to wipe up a spill before the chemical reaction takes place.

Marble with quartz = Confusing

While marble is primarily made of calcite, it’s possible for the original limestone to have occasional layers of sand or chert (chert is a marine rock made of pure silica). These interlopers turn into areas of quartz as marble undergoes metamorphism. The end result is a stone that is mostly calcite with some quartz. This combination of ingredients has kicked off industry-wide confusion, because calcite and quartz have distinctly different properties but they look alike.

Unfortunately, marble that contains minor amounts of quartz is sometimes labelled “soft quartzite,” which is both an oxymoron and a misnomer. There is no such thing as soft quartzite, and that term should be avoided by dealers, designers, and customers alike. Marble that contains small areas of quartz is still marble and should just be called marble. Super White is one well-known example of a mislabelled stone. Super White is a dolomitic marble with occasional bits of quartz. Super White is neither quartzite nor “soft quartzite.” It’s marble, and a gorgeous one at that. [Learn more about the quartzite/marble labelling problem in The Definitive Guide to Quartzite,

Limestone is sometimes classified as marble

The term “marble” is often applied broadly rather than literally. Many stone restoration professionals categorize marbles, limestones, and travertines together as a family of stone because they require similar maintenance and refinishing techniques. Polished limestone is sometimes called marble. While there’s not a huge difference between the two, marble is much denser and therefore is resistant to staining. If a slab has fossils, shell fragments, or has open pockets within the stone, it is limestone.

Many stones classified as black marble are actually black limestones. This is particularly true for dark colored stones with stark white veins, like China Black, Dynasty Brown, or Nero Portoro. Because marble has origins as a fluid, heated rock, its stripes and veins are usually soft, flowing, and curved rather than angular.

Many ways to bring marble into our lives

Marble remains a popular choice for countertops, backsplashes, bathrooms, tabletops, flooring, and cladding. Marble’s versatility makes it at home in an ancient Greek sculpture, in a lavish hotel lobby, or on a hardworking kitchen island. Marble also finds its way into our lives as household objects like cheese boards, rolling pins, vases, and lamps.

Despite the emergence of marble lookalikes, there’s nothing quite like the real thing. Real marble has qualities that cannot be replicated in a lab. I recently visited the 9/11 Memorial, a sobering space of monument, museum, and reflection. Next to the footprint of the fallen towers, rises the one part of the site that inspires optimism. Called the Oculus, it is part transit center, part shopping mall, and its soaring white ribs beckon investigation.

Visitors who step inside are rewarded with a vast, cathedral-like space, covered in pure white marble. The combination of natural light, natural stone, and creative architecture transform the sombre mood into a hopeful one. Wandering around the expansive structure, I finally put my finger on my favourite quality of real marble. Light penetrates into the white stone, then radiates back out in heavenly luminosity, filling the room with a warm, soft glow. Leave it to a stone like marble to completely alter the mood of a building. Marble has been a metaphor for worship, reverence, and beauty for millennia. Its ability to do that is all the more appreciated

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