u/Ok_Stress114

I live in an apartment building with no outdoor hose/tap access.

I rinsed pumice in my kitchen a few weeks ago I was careful to only rinse in a bucket, then dump the bucket outside. But I think some rocks got stuck in my garbage disposal because I can’t turn the blades anymore. So I definitely don’t wanna do that again.

So question for my fellow apartment dwellers - how do you rinse your pumice/LECA?

I have 2 tanks (17g and 10g) with aquasoil but I want to try a small walstad before setting up my next bigger tank!

3 gallon cube
1 inch miracle gro organic potting mix
1 inch black diamond blasters sand

2 baby mystery snails (they’re pea sized - will move them to my bigger tanks as they grow) + ramshorns

Plants:
6 vallsineria
1 Amazon sword
2 small dwarf sag (I don’t have many extras)
Salvinia minima
Water lettuce
Hornwort
Small pothos
Small spider plant

Hardscape: 1 piece of driftwood, couple small rocks

Small aquarium co op sponge filter

I have a brand new tank. Cycled it for about a month and just started adding creatures this week.

I got 2 mystery snails four days ago. They honestly didn’t seem too stressed about the new tank as they were exploring, parasnailing, and not hiding at all.

Two days later, I did a 80-90% water change and added six guppies. And I have not seen one of the mystery snails since then, even though he’s biiig and my tank is just a 20 gal.

I don’t think he escaped because I have a lid. But I’ve looked under my driftwood, around the sponge filter, and in my plants and no sign of him anywhere. No ammonium spikes or weird smell so I’m hoping he’s still alive?

But I have no idea where he could have gone. Since my tank is still new, it’s not like theres a super lush jungle where he could be easily hiding. I read that they can bury themselves but I’ve looked at every inch of my tank and I can’t find any signs of him.

The other snail is completely fine. I know big water changes are stressful but I assumed it would adapt fine since it wasn’t shy after moving into my tank.

How long do mystery snails hide after something like this? When should I start freaking out and something is likely very wrong?

ETA: I added broccoli to try to lure him out, but hasn’t worked

I want an ebike for fun, exercise, and light commuting. Most of my rides will probably be around 5-15 miles, 20 miles at the max.

I don’t care about top speed, but I do live in a very hilly city. Lots of hills, lots of long hills, and lots of steep hills. Couldn’t find an actual source but Google’s AI says an average of grade of 6-10%. Steepest hill is 26%, but obviously will avoid the extremes!

I stopped riding my normal bike because I had to take multiple breaks going uphill, and it was unsafe in traffic and honestly wasn’t fun anymore. I tried planning flatter routes but it’s so limiting that biking isn’t worth it.

I know the Loft Go is pedal assist only and I think I’m okay with that. I want to get into better shape, but need the extra help while I work on it.

I’ve been looking for other second hand bikes with more powerful motors but so far they’ve been out of my budget. Somehow found this basically new Loft Go at $750. Honestly it’s still a stretch for me but I also know I won’t find a better deal for something reliable, ready to ride, and from a reputable company.

Is it worth it for me? Or should I keep looking?

Class 1 e-bike
250W motor
40 Nm torque
Up to 40-mile range
250 Wh battery
Shimano Tourney 7-speed drivetrain
Rigid steel fork
46.3 lbs (21 kg)

Edit: I know that some Lectric bikes would probably fit my needs and there are some deals on Facebook. But I just really hate the way small tires look! I’d rather keep waiting for something else than get one.

My exam is in 8 days and my scores are fluctuating. My goal is 250+.

NBME 16 — 249 (yesterday)
14 - 255 (4 days ago)
13 - 242 (5/11)
12 - 246 (4/19)
11 - 231 (4/12)
10 - 232 (4/6)

My psych score fluctuates a lot. OBGYN was my strongest section on 14 but became my lowest discipline yesterday.

I still have NBME 15 and the free 120 left. concerned about the stronger emphasis on nutrition because I haven’t particularly focused on it so I would need to study all of that.

Are there any actual quiet places to study on the weekend?

I’ve tried going to the multiple public libraries multiple times around Seattle and theyre always loud. I can’t even ask the librarians to ask patrons to quiet down because half the time they’re the ones talking! And study rooms are always taken.

Parking at UW is horrendously expensive and difficult to find.

Seattle U is only open to students on the weekend.