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This is the light I’m using
Root Farm All-Purpose LED Grow Light, 45W - Broad Spectrum Grow Lamp, For Indoor Hydroponic Plants, Energy Efficient https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B074SG33M2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_sxCbGbX8FEAMY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
OP here.
I added some water-storing crystals to this Northshore Supreme. AMAZING.
I posted a lil while back a tutorial I found on Tumblr on how to make diapers more absorbent and bulky. I got a couple comments about how it might irritate skin, so I didn't try it.
I saw another poster here on Reddit have a bag of the crystals with his stash and I inquired about it. He said that he had good luck with adding crystals.
So I cut a tiny hole (like less than one centimeter) on the inside back, just above the padding. I used a funnel to pour the crystals into the spot between the liner and plastic. I didn't really know how much to put in, maybe half cup? Then folded it taco-style and tried to distribute throughout, but due to the expansion that part doesn't really matter.
Anyway, it was AMAZING. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!
I wore it for ~14-15 hours, didn't experience any issues with skin irritation or other problems.
HOWEVER, I did experience the best feeling I've probably had. It was SO bulky, SO squishy, SO heavy.
I ordered 5 more packages of the crystals to mod my diapers now.
YOU WOULD LOVE IT
Miracle-Gro Water Storing Crystals, 12-Ounce Miracle-Gro
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0042YYVYG/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_6LvzFb65GNNJW
It’s a Root Farm LED grow light! I got it on a clearance sale at my job luckily but Amazon and EBay have them! It’s a great light with barely any heat output.
Not with an LED grow lamp. They run nice and cool and do not take up too much energy. I run mine for about 15 hours a day. I'm using this one I purchased on Amazon: Root Farm 10101-10135-1... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074SG33M2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I'm using MircaleGro Expand 'n Gro soil (https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Gro-Expand-Potting-Soil-0-33/dp/B01N1UXYCC). I have the pots out in my balcony, temp has been 65-85 degrees and humidity 40-50%. I got a spray bottle to water them so I don't disrupt the soil too much and have been watering them 1-2 times a day when I notice the top of the soil drying up.
I've used the Precipitube for many years; I've tried other humidification systems but haven't found anything else that works better (aside from humidifying your room or house) - I only use a little bleach if the crystals are visibly turning black, and I don't put the tube back into my case without wiping it and making sure it's dry.
The crystals hold moisture well enough that I've never had issues with the tube dripping, and I use mine in a relatively expensive case (an Accord); I have a friend who uses a Precipitube in a Gewa Idea (which has the same interior as the Air) without any problems. I have other friends who use them in their Riboni, Musafia, Negri, and other premium cases, and standard cases like Bobelocks and Bams - nobody has ever had any issues.
If the crystals seem too far gone to fix with bleach, I replace them - these seem to be the same as what they use, and $9 gets you enough for a lifetime, even if you share with friends.
You mean this? https://www.amazon.ca/Scotts-Company-Osmocote-274850-Smart-Release/dp/B00GTDGMHC
Then no that's not safe for snails, please don't use it.
Soil for snails should be additive and fertilizer free. This product is advertised as plant food, which means it definitely has additives and likely fertilizers too.
I had the mole issue early last year. I would’ve sworn it was an army of them. Used this trap and had to reset it three times before I started digging the slits in the ground separately with a spade. Once I did that and set the trap I got one mole the next day and my issues were over
Its great light but not for that price. I have it and love it. It only cost me $75.00 Root Farm All-Purpose LED Grow Light, 45W - Broad Spectrum Grow Lamp, For Indoor Hydroponic Plants, Energy Efficient https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074SG33M2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_QR9KVS7YF2113S87PJD5
Well they are in the Aerogarden Harvest Elite. But also I got the Aerogarden Grow Light — it works as a stand at adjustable height (not that tall) or it has hooks for hanging at whatever height. It’s very basis and no light switch— you have to unplug it manually every day. It’s also very very good at burning some plants even from farther away than what they recommend. But, overall if you hang it at least 6-7” away from hardly leaf plants and 10-15” away from tender ones - you get very good growth.
They are actually on sale now. I think they ripped off another company that sells identical one in silver (I only got the Aerogarden one because I like black lol)
Here are the links to both of them: $75 now ($30 off) — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074SG33M2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_dl_GMHRN6VQ06MRZDC0PEZ9
$90 Aerogarden - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0725QBG1G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_0B2MJDW1NCBN51KD0Z8F
Ever try mixing this into the subsstrate to retain moisture. Miracle-grow water storing Crystals https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042YYVYG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_VKWAH4RSKWP5EZ66ZFMD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The most popular is probably from Miracle-Gro.
https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Gro-Water-Storing-Crystals-12-Ounce/dp/B0042YYVYG
You should definitely have them in your country in some local gardening store. They're usually called something like "water storing gel" or "water storing crystals".
Good Advice from Maxion, let me add to it:
Wash first, you might more bad boards as you wash. If there's a lot of moss and mold buy a hose end cleaner such as this. It may do a good enough job that you wont have to pressure wash until next spring when you're ready to stain.
Pulling up the old deck boards is 75% of the job and the hardest part. Consider getting a few strong friends to help with the demolition, grill some burgers and give them some beer AFTER the work is done.
Have a plan to get rid of the old wood. It's dirty and crumbly and you don't want to just burn it. Perhaps a pickup truck or a trailer to the town dump.
Those boards look to be what's most commonly used: 5/4" x 6" pressure treated decking (They're pretty expensive right now, maybe the price will go back down in the future). Measure the length and, if possible, buy ones that size and save yourself a lot of cutting. Don't worry about length - up to 20' is commonly available and a lumberyard will deliver. I wouldn't use Lowes or HD as a supplier, use a real lumberyard. New boards may be a tight fit but they shrink (width not length) as they dry.
This should help, especially the first 3 parts. At least it will give you an idea of what's ahead.
Buy some kneepads and good leather work gloves before you start. I also find a good sized crowbar invaluable.
I have seen people use them but I don’t trust them personally because of possible additives and dyes. This is what I normally use. One bag with last you forever Miracle-Gro Water Storing Crystals, 12-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042YYVYG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BYC5WCM6NX72R11F0X14?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Never tried this, but it's in my wishlist on Amazon. One caught my wife by surprise when she was sunbathing about 3 years ago. Unfortunately, she wasn't wearing brown pants. I saw everything!! 💩
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B009QAPKL4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_KN9JNBGHZ5532QRQWZY4
Usually anything above 65F at night is fine, they'll be able to access higher temps during the day but having something like a ceramic heat emitter so they can warm up at night won't hurt either. I would get some good temperature and humidity gauges before making any changes, though. I just made a comment in another thread outlining my gauge setup. If there was a single one I would go for, it would be the IR temp gun and there are some digital hygrometers you can get for ~$5.
On the diet, try to work in more variety. Crickets are okay but mealworms shouldn't be a staple. Phoenix worms are really good for them, dubia roaches and silkworms are also very nutritious. Part of the issue with mealworms is the amount of exoskeleton that is difficult to digest in large amounts.
Gut-loading is just feeding the insects nutritious food and giving them water before feeding. This ensures that they are packed with vitamins and nutrients, as well having a higher water content. Whatever is going into the insects is going into the gecko. Veggies like fresh collards are good, potatoes, and a "chow" can be bought premade online or made yourself cheaply (chicken feed, fish food, and calcium mixed together seems to be good). For water, I use water storing crystals. It's a crystal like substance that turns to gel when mixed with water, the pet stores sell the same stuff for several times the price.
Dusting is good. I think you're probably good there.
I would try to upgrade him to a larger size. 40B is best, with 20gal Long being the bare minimum. Maybe look into setting up a bioactive enclosure with live plants, UVB lighting, and the works. But that's a whole other rabbit hole we could go down and talk about for hours lol
Smart release fertilizer. It lets out only as needed so doesn’t burn your plants and keeps on giving as needed until harvest.
I’ll probably get some downvotes from some folks. But all these once per week feedings w/overpriced fertilizer just keeps the capitalist wheel spinning. Save a huge amount of money using something you can get from Home Depot and get larger plants with far less fuss. Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor, 8 lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GTDGMHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4VSHM4KS1HW9X5FX32W8
Yep! This one
Thank you! Honestly I'm not sure how old it is. 2 years old maybe? I just keep it under this light and let it do its thing.
Honestly I don't really have any secrets! I just use this grow light for 12-14 hours a day and it keeps it happy enough. I've never had any luck growing these guys in direct sunlight to be honest.
This person has some beauties posted on reddit and uses a Root farm light. 11hrs/day. the light is about 6-7 inches above the tops of the plants. Its crazy that a grow light doesn't put how many lumens that it gives off. This light has red, white and blue lights. Most people seem to use stronger lights with longer duration but these look great!
It's in the greenhouse, and has been moved from shelf 4 (summer) to shelf 2 (winter). I have 30% shade cloth up, and it gets maybe 4 hours of full sun in the winter.
To me it looks like water crystals.
Occasionally if you buy cut flowers they might come with a small package of water crystals. You dump it in the vase with the water and they swell up and become a gel like substance. You can also buy larger amounts (like in the Amazon link) intended for mixing in with potting soil. Also I have a pet lizard and occasionally when I receive orders of live bugs through the mail the seller might throw in a small baggie of crystals that looks identical to this (mix the crystals with water then you can give the crystals to the bugs as a source of water).
Ultimately its going to be impossible to say for sure what a mystery white crystal substance might be just from a picture :).
Thanks!
It’s called “Root Farm” and can be found here on Amazon: Root Farm 10101-10135-1 All-Purpose LED Grow Light, 45W - Broad Spectrum Grow Lamp, for Indoor Hydroponic Plants, Energy Efficient https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074SG33M2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8j2YCb4E9WNNJ
Its expensive, but works like a dream, and you can raise and lower it as needed. My one complaint is that it doesn’t come with an automatic timer, so you have to plug and unplug it every dag.
It's very similar to this stuff which is used in gardening to help retain moisture. It's non-toxic and would just get into your soil.
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Funny this is one of the first posts I see, I actually came to this sub just now to see if there have been any recent posts about moles! More than likely that’s what you’re dealing with. I have caught EIGHT moles in my yard just in the past month using these: Tomcat Mole Trap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012RDRGYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a.WdFbZCGGFPM
Very easy to use, and I almost always catch one within 48 hours of places in an active tunnel
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