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Yes, it will just take longer to do the same job. There are some pros however. Gas pressure washers go though a lot of gas, and are very loud. So without gas your costs will be lower.
If you are serous about driveways I would recommend this
The grow lights were originally set up for the benefit of Shirley, the most spoiled workplant on earth. She is a GMO designer plant from Papua New Guinea who stubbornly refuses to blossom. You can see Shirley in the background. So when I got the amaryllis bulb from a friend, I sort of snuck the bulb in on the side of the grow lights, and it got only a portion of the red-blue light spectrum. That, however, was enough to get it to grow wildly. One morning the flower bud had grown so high during the night that the tip of the bud was enmeshed in the grow light, and it was pushing the grow light up north of where it normally hangs. After that, I had to keep the main stalk away from directly under the grow light.
I didn't want to post the link because the rules say no advertising, but if it is okay, here it is. It was recommended to me by one of the lighting engineers at work: 75 Watt LED Red-Blue Grow Light
I'm not the person you asked, but I've been using these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IVQ96KY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So far EVERYTHING I put under them does fantastic. I have apple seeds that sprouted really fast, I have succulents, I have a few flowers and things that don't like too much cold. Everything is doing super well.
Nice video. You covered basically everything I bring. I ended up buying a cart on Amazon though and it's made my life 10x easier. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BUUUIGK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also bring bug spray because I've been outside with bugs a few times and there's nothing more miserable than getting eaten alive when you're trying to focus on shooting.
A small power strip comes in handy so you can charge multiple devices at the same time.
Drinks were something I forgot only once.
Noticed you didn't have a light. I just got a smaller one and I loved it for my last shoot. Was an Aputure Amaran AL-F7.
It can be hard to tell when theyre dehydrated, or just being wrinkly boys. I'd like to hear someone else opinion on it, but she does look dehydrated to my uneducated eye.
The temps are a tad on the high side, you want to stick to 72-75f as much as possible, although as long as its not getting over 80f it's probably not an issue. Are you using a thermostat to control the heater? With any heating device for reptiles, you absolutely *need to have them hooked up to thermostats like this to ensure your not overheating or burning your animals.
Also, just a word of advice, you really should ditch the red heat lamp.
Red (and to some extent the blue/purple) "nighttime" heat lamps are actually pretty harmful to reptiles. In a nutshell, they can still absolutely see the light as light, so it disturbs their day/night cycle. They need absolute darkness at night. Their eyes also wont react to red light properly, giving it the possibility of burning their eyes out.
You should switch it to a ceramic heat emitter, or deep heat projector. Both of which emit zero light, which is necessary for all reptiles at night.
Immediately: CHE for heat ($10), thermostat to control heat ($20), digital thermometer/hydrometer ($10).
Soon: larger water dish, more hides, fresh substrate.
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Use a CHE (ceramic heat emitter) for heat. Found cheaper on amazon than at a pet store. Doesn't emit light, probably the best source of heat and provides a better ambient temp than a UTH can. UTH's seem to only work well if the room your snake in is already at like 75 degrees.
All heat sources should be tied to a thermostat -- this regulates the heat so you don't fry/overheat your snake. Try this for $18.
Get a digital thermometer + hydrometer; digital are more accurate and you want to stay away from anything with an adhesive (most analogs have this). Try this for $10.
Get a water dish big enough for that snake to soak in. Search the kitchen section of a store -- possibly cheaper than a $20 dog bowl.
Cardboard hides are fine; they do the job. Give snake another on the other end of the cage. Toss them if they become soiled or mold. Poptart boxes do the trick at my house.
If you want to replace that substrate, aspen works fine. If you don't have the cash for that, paper towels also work.
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I really want to...I don't know if I'd offend them though. When someone shows me a better way to do something, I am grateful but not everyone feels that way. I actually just bought my first home and a power washer with it. I also got one of these to go with it...best $60 i've ever spent...
I really hope everyone who just commented about root rot reads this because it saved my first harvest so hard. please for the love of god try this when you get root rot Guess what homies. I made a fucking terrible mistake and put two plants per bucket in hydro system while not knowing their genders. But while the males died and left roots, hydro guard made it into available nutrients for my plant. I can’t say for certain it will help you. But it certainly saved my plant. Imagine a whole other root system rotting!!!! Hydro guard took care of it and my other plant.
I have a bunch of plants so I have a small shelf unit in my room now with four panels hanging above all the plants. I use a 45W blue and red LED panel. I got them off of amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Roleadro-Panel-Spectrum-Growing-Flowering/dp/B01IVQ96KY
You can get a thermostat like this to use with your heat lamp so that it stays just the right temperature all the time!
I know The reptile carpet isn’t the best for them and I’m working to get a bio build going as soon as I can, hopefully in the next couple months! I don’t want him getting his toes hurt on the carpet 🥺
I’ve got a CHE going almost 24/7, it keeps the air temps around 75 at the lowest (it averages 55-60 degrees indoors in my current situation so it’s the best I can do to combat that cold!)
I have a heat mat to supplement the CHE that’s controlled via this heat mat controller too, set to turn on at 88 and turn off at 91 degrees.
I recently learned they need a solid back wall to feel more secure so that’s the foam rock wall added in the back as of today!
I appreciate any points and tips!
I use a 400 GPH sub pump. A drum pump would work but you're either going to have to manually crank it or shell out a few $100 for a motorized one.
Heat mats should always be used with a digital thermostat, with the probe right next to the mat (both under the enclosure). That way you will never get a runaway overheat situation.
Some people get a pretty small wattage mat so it just never gets very hot. But it's safer and better for the snake if all heat sources are (each) regulated by their own thermostat.
Here is my favorite:
Under 20 bucks and easy to set up.
Sounds good, I would try switching to a coconut husk of some sort as it will hold the humidity way better (I prefer eco earth) and a thermostat regulates temperature (a thermometer measures it). So you plug your lamps/heat mats into the the thermostat and place the thermostat probe in your enclosure, and it will regulate the heat by turning the lights/mat/heat emitter, etc on and off to stay at a consistent temperature. Otherwise they could run too hot and injure your snake. Here is an affordable one many people use - https://www.amazon.com/Century-Thermostat-Controller-Germination-40-108°F/dp/B01I15S6OM/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=thermostat+jumpstart&qid=1610396946&sr=8-7
We are going camping with our 1 year old for Memorial Day weekend camping this year so I'll be following this for other ideas! We are going with my coworker and all their friends (and their friend's friends) so there will be a huge group with us. But, here are the things that we plan on bringing!
- tent (my sister has a HUGE tent that she is letting us borrow) and footprint for underneath
- 1-2 Tarps for bad weather
- air mattress and pump
- pack and play w/ sheets and extra blankets/sleeping bags
- easy up canopy
- a head lamp (looks dorky but being able to do things hands free in the dark sounds great to me)
- a battery powered lantern
- tons and tons of clothes and different layers - Extra sweatshirts and extra socks
- a collapsible wagon like this one (Collapsible Wagon - Amazon)
- WIPES, all the wipes
- camping chairs
- Bug spray and sunscreen
- First aid kit with extra bandaids
- Extra batteries
We are also bringing a stroller because we are going to a festival in a nearby town. Otherwise, I wouldn't bring it.
Great! Yeah it looks smaller than it is haha. With the 55 make sure you have lots of plants and stuff to kind of make it not feel so open. As for bioactive I personally don’t but I know two people who have gotten kits/supplies from Josh’s Frogs.
Jumpstart thermostats work good on a budget, I really like this one from amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I15S6OM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cGJxBb08D86B4
Growing in a 1/2 gallon amber mason jar. Was doing well, then stopped growing and the leaves started turning yellow and new leaves are showing tip burn.
Nutrients are MaxiGro mixed at the lowest recommended ratio (1tsp/gallon) with pH between 5.5-6.0. When the water gets low, I do a full flush with a clean jar. The water that came out of the last flush was cloudy and had pH 7.0.
The roots look a little dingy, but otherwise healthy, if a little small.
I've already lost a couple of the outermost leaves, which went completely yellow and limp. Sitting maybe 4" under 2x 20w Barina grow lights.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Actually there is! They’re called heat pad thermometer stats, here’s one
I can't speak for that particular model, but I use these ones: https://www.amazon.com/Century-Thermostat-Controller-Germination-40-108%C3%82%C2%B0F/dp/B01I15S6OM They're cheap and reliable. The Jumpstart ones are good too but cost a smidge more. It's normal for the thermostat to turn on and off. The turning on and off is how it maintains the temperature. Heat mats don't have much of an effect on the ambient temperatures. If you need to get the ambient temp up, you'll need to either raise the temp of the actual room or put some heating lamps in.
Really, you could just wing it with any off brand Chinese led board on Amazon. It'll do fine for the setup you have. You aren't wanting to dump money in to a light and I understand that for a budget.
If you want a more name brand in that price range, Viperspectra is a known brand. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088KK88NH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_Q3GMM5R1CEWHCKMSXY1C
BUT
If I could make a suggestion, saving and buying a $75-$150 led board from reputable mainstream brands is worth it imo simply for warranties and accountability. You'll have a better long term experience if you ask me.
But, if not, I'd be comfortable buying a cheap knockoff for a single grow if I had to.
like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S34165C/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_V99ME7XRGGNZGSD0M13H
I do two tsp of MaxiGro in a gallon jug and just put it in the bottom cup every other morning. I worry about root rot so I give them a day to breath in between. That's really it!
I go days without checking the plants. During peak flower maybe 3-4 times a week I would go in for about an hour at a time. Typically topping off twice a week. The monster in the back needed water every two days during peak growth.
I only did a full water change twice (I run a small 400 GPH pump attached to a length of 1/2" ID vinyl tubing to drain out the tanks).
Once change was when flipping to flower and then I did a full change prior to flushing.
I spend way more time defoliating than I do messing with the tanks. I never once checked pH in the actual grow tanks. I just kept adding pH 5.5 nutrient solution and the plants loved it. Once you have the system dialed in it's really easy.
I would recommend switching to a direct heat source like a ceramic heat lamp with a temperature reader (see below suggestion). Tower heaters are best not left unattended for long periods of time since they're a fire hazard (heat lamps are too, but run less risk). Tower heaters in my experience tend to also malfunction or stop working after a few years depending on brand since they want you to have to buy a new one.
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Recommended temperature control to plug a ceramic heat lamp into: https://www.amazon.com/Century-Thermostat-Controller-Germination-40-108%C3%82%C2%B0F/dp/B01I15S6OM/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=TEMPERATURE+CONTROL+HEDGEHOG+CAGE&qid=1620257134&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNDBDMUROWVhHNVg3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDA2Mzc5RTRaMkNMSVFORjNIJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4ODY2MTQxMTQ4V0M5T1dCSVE5JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Yeah! This is the one I have :) Good luck with your hedgie!
Hi, This is just my opinion. The lights are to wimpy. If you can get them closer that may solve the issue. If not get a cheap quantum style board. The difference from what you have would be huge but you would have to hang them some how. Another alternative would be to get a second light like you have. This would be an ok Quantum board. https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Upgraded-Spectrum-Dimmable-Hydroponic/dp/B088KK88NH/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=led+grow+light&nav_sdd=aps&pd_rd_r=ff654cc0-edbe-49b5-9d43-7cc742fb2f8a&pd_rd_w=qK45a&pd_rd_wg=GUR6w&pf_rd_p=d3f80a66-0214-4632-8398-1da02f11de05&pf_rd_r=2FT47ENFC3QEAKCYR5JM&qid=1616889604&refinements=p_36%3A2661614011&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-13
Snake River Seed Cooperative are all seeds from local farmers, so you know they will do well in this climate. They are here in town so delivery is fast, and Zamzows stocks most varieties.
For starts, I use these grow lights with great results. I like to use the covered seed trays to keep the moisture in during germination. I find the hot peppers like scotch bonnet, ghost, reaper need a good head start around here because our summers aren't long and hot enough. It's always good to get a jump on tomatoes if you want an early harvest.
3-5 gallon grow bags
Coco coir
Maxi grow and maxi bloom works great I made many mistakes simple is better
General Hydroponics MaxiGro Plant Food For Vigorous Growth, 2.2 lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NQANQAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_0YK168W05R0BHSAABSHR
2 grow light
Limited-time deal: BLOOMSPECT S1000 LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum with Samsung LEDs and Sosen Driver, Dimmable 1000 Watt LED Plant Growing Lamps Veg Flower for Greenhouse 2x2 ft Grow Tent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CZCDYR3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_dlT1_RHWRDPHDJN37H8DY6HZS
Clip fan and trellis
Simple is better trust me
No problem!
Just make sure no matter what option you go with, have it hooked up to a thermostat like this one so you won't risk overheating/burning your little guy
You said "temperature controlled" in the title, but then you mention checking the temperature every day... I get wanting to look, I remove the velcroed on heating mat on mine every day to peek at the progress too, but if you're actually worried that it's not working right, here's how I control mine:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I15S6OM
I just put the suction cup w/ the temperature probe on the side of the jar and I can read the temperature from the hanging display. Not sure if something like that might help if you're uncertain of how it's maintaining itself.