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Kenneth Walsh talked about his book, Family of Freedom: Presidents and African Americans in the White House. He talked about the history of the presidency through the lens of the African-American experience.
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Texas Christian University history professor Steven Woodworth talks about Union General A.J. Smith's guerrillas—a contingent of the Army of the Tennessee—and their involvement and decisive action in the Battle of Nashville in December of 1864. This talk was part of a symposium on 1864 and the Western Theater, held by the Civil War Center at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia.
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Architect of the U.S. Capitol Stephen Ayers talks about the U.S. Capitol grounds in springtime.
Author and historian Richard McMurry talks about the Civil War career of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston, up to and through his command of the Army of Tennessee and the Atlanta Campaign in the spring and summer of 1864. This talk was part of a symposium on 1864 and the Western Theater, held by the Civil War Center at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia.
How do presidential illnesses impact U.S. policies and politics? A panel of historians addresses this question by looking at the presidencies of Woodrow Wilson, FDR, Richard Nixon and LBJ. This event is from the symposium "Presidents and Their Crises: When Life Strikes the White House." It was hosted by Southern Methodist University and the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
Celebrity pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean on their attempted 1937 flight around the world. Did they crash into the sea or become castaways? We hear from the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR), which has investigated the disappearance over the last 25 years. They'll also discuss their upcoming expedition to Nikumaroro Island in the Republic of Kiribati.
The Museum of the Confederacy's Kelly Hancock talks about a Union raid on the Confederate capital in late February and early March of 1864. Among several goals of the operation was the rescue of Union prisoners of war. The efforts proved unsuccessful; and over the course of the raid's unraveling, one of the commanding officers, Colonel Ulric Dahlgren, was killed. A set of papers found on his body contained orders to burn the city of Richmond and kill Confederate president Jefferson Davis and his cabinet. The papers' discovery set off a brief firestorm in both the South and the North over the source and authenticity of the orders.
Architectural historian Barry Lewis discusses the history of Harlem's buildings and people. Founded as a 17th century Dutch outpost, Harlem—a bastion of African American culture—was built up in the Reconstruction Era as a white middle class neighborhood. African Americans moved into Harlem around the turn of the century, and the city became segregated on north-south lines.
Four chief executives lost sons during their terms in the White House – Franklin Pierce, Calvin Coolidge, Abraham Lincoln, and John Kennedy. A panel of historians considers the national impact of deaths or chronic illnesses within a presidential family. This discussion was part of a symposium titled "Presidents and Their Crises: When Life Strikes the White House." It was hosted by Southern Methodist University and the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
In 1973, Martin Cooper, a Motorola researcher, invented the first cell phone—the DynaTAC. He is also the first person ever to make a call on a cell phone. Art Molella, the director of the Smithsonian Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, talks to Cooper about the evolution and history of his invention. Cooper is currently the chairman of Dyna, LLC.
Panelists reflect on the quality, historical context and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail written in April of 1963. Civil rights leader Julian Bond, Yale Law Professor Stephen Carter, and US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey participate in this event held at the Washington National Cathedral.
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'Sometimes coming up with gift ideas for friends and family is a challenge,' says Anna Post, great-great granddaughter of Emily Post and co-author of Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th Edition. 'I recommend taking a step back and looking at the recipient's taste, personality, interests, daily habits and hobbies for inspiration. And remember, sometimes practical gifts that recipients will use on an everyday basis are the best gifts for those who are difficult to shop for.'
To generate ideas, check out the offerings at your local Staples retail store where you can find perfect gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list - including those that are hard to shop for. Consider the following gift suggestions:
For the entertainer - Hosting a dinner party often involves uncorking a bottle of wine. Many people will open the bottle early to let it breathe, but the small opening at the top of the wine bottle doesn't allow air to properly oxygenate the drink. For this person, the Brookstone Aero Wine Aerator would be a great holiday gift, as it allows them to do a little entertaining in high-tech style. As an added bonus, throw in a couple of wine and drink markers by LeMarqueur. These come in gold or silver, and allow the host to put names on wine glasses so attendees know which glass belongs to them. The ink will wash off with cooking oil so the glasses can be used again at future parties.
For the organizer - If you have someone on your shopping list who is constantly taking notes for shopping lists, calendar scheduling or even copying down recipes, the quilted ARC leather notebook system sold exclusively at Staples will be sure to please. It comes in three colors - teal, pink and black - and can be paired with Avant Gel Ink pens, giving the recipient a sense of style when note taking.
For the youngsters - Children have plenty of electronic gadgets to keep them busy, so consider going a different direction with the gift of origami. Beginners can start off easy with Scholastic Follow the Directions Art Easy Origami, which includes all the paper supplies and directions needed to create fun farm animals, rockets and flowers. As a benefit, origami folding helps children with fine motor skills, reading, counting as well as identifying colors and shapes. Another fun and educational gift idea is Appleletters, which contains 110 tiles with letters, and games that encourage children to spell out words using the letters they have in an effort to be the first to use all their tiles.
These are just a few of the ideas you can find at Staples that are perfect for those difficult-to-shop-for people on your holiday shopping list. And as a bonus, you can also shop for your gifts online at Staples.com.

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Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
Wisconsin Department of Justice Opens Registration for Annual Seminars on Open Meetings and Public Records Laws
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is providing three hour seminars about open meeting and public record laws. The seminars are scheduled:
October 4, 2012
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Carroll University
Campus Center
Room 214
100 North East Avenue
Waukesha, WI
2011 Wisconsin Insurance Report Available Online
The 2011 Wisconsin Insurance Report from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is available at the following link: http://oci.wi.gov/ann_rpt/bus_2011/anrpttoc.htm
Natural Resources Board September Agenda Available
The Natural Resources Board posted the September 25 and 26, 2012, meeting agenda. Members of the public may pre-register to testify by 4:00 PM September 21, 2012. To register to testify contact Laurie Ross at (608)267-7420 or via email at email@example.com. Written comments may be emailed to the Natural Resources Board at firstname.lastname@example.com
Wisconsin's 2011-12 Fiscal Year General Fund Tax Collection Exceeds Expectations
The Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released preliminary 2011-12 fiscal year General Fund Tax Collection data. Tax collection for 2011-12 totaled $13.5 billion, an increase of 4.7% from the 2010-11 fiscal year. Here is a link to the LFB paper:http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lfb/publications/Miscellaneous/Documents/2012_09_05_Vos,Taylor%20General%20Fund%20Tax%20Collections.pdf
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Zoo Interchange Newsletter Available
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Fall 2012 Edition of the Zoo Interchange Newsletter. The newsletter contains updates about the Zoo Interchange and information about Public Informational Meetings. Information meetings are scheduled September 19 and 20, 2012, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, at State Fair Park, Tommy Thompson Youth Building, 640 South 84th Street, West Allis.
GAB Approves Cell Phone Residency Against Staff Advice
At its August 28 meeting, the Government Accountability Board did something it almost never does: it voted unanimously against a recommendation from its own staff.
You may assume such unusual action would be a result of a pressing concern or great urgency; however that is not the case.
Department of Natural Resources Issues 2012 Fall Hunting and Trapping Forecast
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2012 Fall Hunting and Trapping Forecast, includes information about the best time to see Wisconsin's fall foliage and about ATV/UTV law changes: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/hunt/documents/forecast.pdf
Public meeting for I-43/WIS 164 Interchange Scheduled for September 12, 2012
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) scheduled a public information meeting about the reconstruction of I-43 and Wisconsin State Highway 164 (State Highway 164) interchange on September 12, 2012, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Town of Vernon Fire Department, W233 S7475 Woodland Lane, Big Bend.
This meeting is about the final element of the project including the decision to include new traffic signals or construct roundabouts at the I-43 and State Highway 164 interchange. Construction is scheduled for 2016.
Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on Tuesday September 11, 2012
Governor Walker has issued Executive Order 82 ordering flags at Wisconsin National Guard armories, air bases and other facilities across the state will fly at half-staff Tuesday (Sept. 11) as a mark of respect to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the members of the armed forces defending our freedom overseas.
EXECUTIVE ORDER # 82 reads:
Government Accountability Board Hosting Speakers Series about Election and Voting Laws
The Government Accountability Board (GAB) is providing a speaker series titled, Voting 101: Back to Basics. In addition to the speaker series, the GAB is launching a web portal, an elections mobile application, using social media and various print materials to provide information to the general public.
The GAB asks legislators for names and contact information of groups interested in hosting a GAB Speakers Bureau Event. The GAB is requesting an audience of at least 30 participants be guaranteed to schedule a speaker. If a speaker is unavailable, or a group has less than 30 participants the GAB will offer the option of a webinar presentation or a pre-recorded presentation. If your group is interested in hosting a GAB Speakers Bureau Event please send me an email at: email@example.com
Tour Jones Island Water Reclamation facility on September 22, 2012
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is offering free hour long tours of Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility located at 700 East Jones Street, Milwaukee, September 22, 2012 from 10:30 AM until the last tour leaves at 4:00 PM. Free tickets for the tour must be picked up at Milwaukee City Hall starting at 9:00 AM September 22, 2012.
Each tour participant must wear long pants and closed toe shoes and be able to walk down five flights of stairs. For more information about the tour visit www.doorsopenmilwaukee.org
Governor Walker Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
Governor Scott Walker is seeking applicants for appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. The new appointee will replace outgoing Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Thomas P. Donegan. Judge Donegan will be retiring November 30, 2012.
Applications may be submitted to: email@example.com not later than 5:00 PM September 24, 2012.
The United States Debt Rating Versus Wisconsin's Debt Rating
Moody's Corporation Update of the Outlook for the US Government Debt Rating explains budget negotiations during the 2013 Congressional session will determine the United States' credit rating. If negotiations fail, the United States Credit Rating could worsen. If Congress sets forth specific policies that stabilize and slow the growth of the federal debt, the US Credit rating would remain the same.
Here is a link a link to Moody's Update of the Outlook for the US Government Debt Rating: http://www.moodys.com/research/Moodys-issues-update-on-the-outlook-for-the-US-governments--PR_254944
Governor Walker and US Senator Robert Morris Visit Ben Franklin Elementary School in Franklin
Today I attended the Governor Scott Walker and Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Robert Morris, born January 20, 1734 died May 8, 1806, visit to Ben Franklin Elementary School at Franklin, Wisconsin to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the ratification of the United States Constitution. U.S. Senator Robert Morris signed the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution and is one of the two original United States Senators representing Pennsylvania.
Governor Walker and Senator Morris shared the stage explaining the history of the U. S. Constitution and activities of some of the founders. The fourth grade class was attentive and participatory as Governor Walker and Senator Morris went back in time providing a vivid historical reminisce of facts surrounding the birth of the U.S. Constitution.
Governor Walker's Weekly Radio Address
Hi, this is Scott Walker.
This week, we marked the 11th anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks on our nation on September 11th, 2001. When those who want to destroy our nation senselessly killed innocent citizens, we responded by banding together and moving forward. Wisconsin stands with those who have selflessly served in the past, and those who are currently defending our freedoms abroad.
US flags to Fly at Half-Staff until Sunset September 16, 2012 for American Personnel Killed at our Diplomatic Facility in Libya
The United States flag is ordered displayed at half-staff until sunset Sunday September 16, 2012, in memory of John Christopher Stevens, United States Ambassador to Libya, and American personnel killed at our Libya diplomatic facility.
Consumer Alert About Personal Computer Scam
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) issued a Consumer Alert about a scam involving personal computers. Some consumers are seeing their computer lock up and a screen appear about a fine owed for accessing illegal material on the internet. This is a scam called Reveton ransomware. Here is a link to more information about the scam.
Fiscal Responsibility Rewarded with State Revenue Growth
Wednesday, September 5, 2012, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) released updated revenue projections for the state's general fund, and the news is good.
DOR reports collections for the 2011-12 fiscal year are $126.6 million above previous estimates. According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, that is nearly one percent above projections and a 4.7 percent increase in revenue from the previous year.
Dane County Judge Blocks Act 10
Last Friday, Dane County Judge Juan Colás struck down key portions of Act 10, also known as the budget repair bill. With the decision, Judge Colás becomes yet another member of Dane County Circuit Court to strike an act from the duly-elected Legislature and Governor.
The challenge, brought by union representatives from Madison and Milwaukee, is expected to be appealed. At issue is whether Act 10 violates the plaintiffs' rights of free speech, association, and equal protection, whether it violates the Home Rule Amendment in the Wisconsin Constitution, and whether it is an unconstitutional impairment of contract.
2013-15 State Agency Budget Requests Available for Viewing
The 2013-15 Wisconsin State Budget process is beginning. The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), Budget Office website link provides you access to state agency budget requests for the 2013-2015 State Budget. The Governor is provided agency requests to draft his version of the 2013-15 State Budget that will be presented to the state legislature during February 2013. Here is a link to the state agency budget requests: http://www.doa.state.wi.us/sublink.asp?linksubcat2id=785&linksubcatid=1484&linkcatid=909&linkid=156&locid=166
Governor Walker's Weekly Radio Address
Hi, this is Scott Walker.
As you may have heard, recently, a Dane County judge in Madison issued a ruling that struck down key provisions of the budget reforms enacted late last year. We are confident this ruling will be overturned because Act 10 is constitutional. This would not be the first time a Dane County judge's decision on Act 10 was held to be wrong by a higher court.
Select Committee on Mining, Informational Meeting
The Senate Select Committee on Mining met Tuesday, September 18, 2012 and Thursday September 20, 2012, at the State Capitol.
Tuesday the Committee heard testimony from three invited speakers. The invited speakers included Dr. Tom Evans, Assistant Director, Wisconsin Geological Survey, Rebecca Graser, Wisconsin Program Manager, Army Corps of Engineers, and Ann Coakley Director of Bureau of Waste and Materials Management, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Dane County Judge Act 10 Ruling Affects Credit Rating
The recent ruling by Dane County Judge Juan Colás that 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 is unconstitutional could have a negative effect on Wisconsin local government's credit ratings. A report released explains the recent court ruling could materially restrict local governments budget flexibility at a time budget challenges do not show signs of letting up. Below is Governor Walker's press release.
Mining Still Legislative Priority
The past two years have been remarkable in many ways. The Legislature and Governor balanced the budget, held the line on taxes, and signed into law countless bills about issues ranging from tort reform to voter photo ID. However, there is one critical bill from last session still on the table.
The mining bill, originally introduced last winter, would reform Wisconsin's archaic and burdensome ferrous mining regulations to attract mining operations to northern Wisconsin. The economic benefits of an iron mine include thousands of quality jobs for some of our state's poorest areas near Lake Superior, as well as new business for Milwaukee-area mining equipment manufacturers. In all, the mine would bring over $1.5 billion in initial investment to the state. The mine would function for decades.
E-update From Governor Scott Walker
One of the most important duties I have serving as your Governor is to provide you directly with updates related to the operation of our state government. I also frequently provide updates on Facebook (Governor Scott Walker) and Twitter (@govwalker). Please feel free to share this update with your family, friends, and others who may be interested in state government operations.
Attorney General Comments for Stay in Act 10 case
The Wisconsin Attorney General filed for a stay in response to the Dane County judges decision to overturn 2011 Act 10. Here are the Attorney General's comments: http://www.doj.state.wi.us/absolutenm/templates/template_share.aspx?articleid=3035&zoneid=1
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development September Newsletter
Here is a link to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development September newsletter with information for workers and employers: Click here to view the informational newsletter.
Recall elections cost taxpayers $13.5 million
Here is a link to the Government Accountability Board information about recall elections costing $13.5 million during 2012: http://gab.wi.gov/node/2569
DNR Asks for Sick Deer Reports
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking people to report sick deer: http://dnr.wi.gov/news/BreakingNews_Lookup.asp?id=2509
Legislative Audit Bureau Releases Annual Division of Gaming Audit
The Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released the annual financial audit and biennial performance evaluation of the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Division of Gaming. The audit reveals the state's revenue from gaming averaged about $52 million a year during the past three years. During fiscal year 2011-12 gaming money was distributed as follows:
$2.3 million Division of Gaming expenditures
Defeating Government Healthcare Nothing New for Wisconsin
Weeks have passed since the US Supreme Court ruled ObamaCare is constitutional. Since then, many people are coming together to fight the unsustainable tax increase from the grassroots level. Perhaps the nation should once again look to Wisconsin for the example, because we have been rallying against massive tax increases disguised as do-gooder free health care laws for years.
Early during 2007, Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature advocated for a state version of government health care they called Healthy Wisconsin. Senate Democrats attached the massive proposal to the biennial state budget bill, perhaps believing burying it would hide the enormity of the fiscal burden brought with it.
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Tank is still looking great. I always love coming back to see your tank. My water parameters are very very close to yours. I'm seeing good growth (have to do bi-weekly trimming of some plants). I know you've mentioned you've had your bouts with algae. Have you ever experienced green beard algae (aka fuzz algae) ? If so what did you do ? I also have platies but I do not see them peaking at this stuff. My otos do not touch it either. DarkCobra's 1-2 punch with H2O2 & Excel do not touch this stuff either. I cannot find any info at all with regards to why I'm seeing this in the past month in my system when things were going so well. Thinking about trying black mollies as they may hit it up a bit.
I have 135gal high light (~ 80-100 PAR from LEDs at substrate) for 7 hrs (cut down from 8hrs), running about 40ppm CO2 (I titrated it), dosing EI (keeping NO3 around 30-40ppm, phos around 2-5ppm, adding potassium at same level as NO3, adding micros & Mg sulfate at same level as micros). I have good flow across the top of the water with a powerhead on each tank end(maybe too much as some plants lean side to side vs a gentle sway ???), add air stone at night, perform 50-60% WC weekly.
pH - 6.2-6.4 with CO2 on, 7.6 when it turns on each day.
KH - I think it is between 3-4 but my test is really old.
CO2 - set up & bps A 20" Cerges reactor powered by a RIO 2500 on its own open loop sitting in the sump. Cannot count the bubbles per second but 10 pounds of CO2 lasts for about a month.
NO3 - varies depending on how many water changes I do, 5-10 if 75% 2x a week, 30 if 50% 1x a week
PO4 - I haven't used the test lately but it was quite high last time. Plants did not like 2x 75% water changes with the same dosing I do at 1x and 50% change. I sure did though, the water was so clear and clean and there seemed to be less algae starting up.
Dosing frequency - 3x a week NO3+P, 3x a week micros, at water change I currently only dose Mg and Ca as I ran out of K. Staurogyne repens really took off when I was using the K.
On to the photos. I have been enjoying the tank and haven't missed water changes and even took out all the stems and reorganized them but my main obsession for the past month has been my new little 19 pound dog Ginger. Working on the fat [couldn't feel any torso bones at all when she came home], no longer flea ridden [I couldn't sleep the first night because I was itchy in sympathy with the poor thing] and a spunky fun little dog. She is supposed to be about 5 years old and really looks up to 13 year old Max. Have been reading up on going slow with a new dog and have mostly resisted heavy training but she is taking a lot of my brain power lately. Simply having her stay out of the kitchen at meal prep time has been quite a lot of work as she is really good at hiding behind me without getting stepped on. She looks to be a min pin/chihuahua/pomeranian/spaniel/JRT sort of dog. Be really interesting if she is actually a large flop eared long haired 'landrace' chihuahua as I have long been interested in natural breeds.
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Tank today after a 75% water change and a week's worth of growth on stems. Giving up on pennywort in the fastest water movement. That mystery stem is very stiff and doing much better in that spot. I think it is Proserpinaca palustris but a very vigorous one that isn't getting red or divided leaves in my tank.
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What the tank looked like before I did the weeding out last week and another just before I rehomed the enormous narrow leaf java fern. Most of the java is now the dwarf one which isn't so dwarf anymore. I really like the way it grows but of course it needs to be pruned and I will let it grow until that wood is completely covered...........
Curious. Could you share what your latest tank parameters are ?
CO2 set up & bps
Dosing frequency
|looking good as always kathy. congo's look so much better in a planted tank. changed my substrate back to white sand the my congo's arent as nice. makes me want to sell all congos. or go back to planted.
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i find this very so in my 75 gallon. i have 324 watts sitting over it from a Tek fixture
i've missed a water change before... BAD idea
|Looking so nice, and the Congos!!!!!!!!! I'll switch my plants to suit them if I have too, love these fish so much, and yours are gorgeous
Java, no interest. Bolbitis, I have seen them eying them and I think one took a chunk off one time - and that is how the H. sibthorpioides feasting started. Leaving the fine leaved plants alone though. It took them a year to decide they wanted fresh greens and they still stay away from the zucchini. Maybe I will try blanching some greens for them.
Thanks. It took me a long time to realize an aquarium scape needs to come from the same place as a terrestrial garden - the hard scape comes first. Once the shape is in you can figure out what plants go where. Ideally I would be choosing plants to fit the scape rather than placing the plants I have in the best spot for them in the tank but haven't gotten there yet.
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Love the density of the scape, everything flows nicely and feels very organic. The rocks feel appropriately sized and blend in nicely. How are the Congo tetras treating the ferns?
Really haven't abandoned my tank, it is going strong. Just haven't taken any photos until tonight. Didn't wipe the drips off the tank, didn't wipe the GSA off the bottom of the panes, didn't do any pruning either though. Fish are happy and BBA is hanging on as a minor nuisance. I cannot see any algae from my chair, the plants are looking nice and I like the way the fish swim around my scape.
Rehomed most of the narrow leaved java fern and all the red java fern. No idea how large a tank the red java fern deserves, a lot larger than mine! It grew like a super sized trident for the most part, really big. The many stems in the back are all showing up now and I am liking all the variety. Potamogeton gayi, Proserpinaca palustris 'Cuba' I think, Rotala rotundifolia, Hygrophilia polysperma, Lysimachia nummularia and my old favorites Hydrocotyle leucocephala and Myriophyllum mattogrossense plus a little of the red Ludwigia are on the right and the left center has Persicaria sp. 'Kawagoeanum'. A scrap of hornwort has finally grown into something healthy and is anchored around a branch. It would rather wind around the java fern though. Need to work on what goes where I suppose.... later. I am thinking some stems look good mixed together and some don't.
FTS. Moved my java fern island to where the red java fern was before and some Blyxa japonica is in its place. The Trident java fern and the island really clashed. I didn't know Trident grew so large! That female Congo tetra reduced the Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides to stems and the Lindernia had no where else to go so am trying it in the dark right front corner. It looks nice but not sure it will do well. I put the H. sibthorpioides stems into a little glass jar with a bit of potting soil to see if it can grow back from bare stems just in moist air. A strand of java moss got in there as well.
Center of tank, love the way the rock and wood fit together and the crypt is finally showing its stuff. Staurogyne repens has decided to hunker down and grow nice and thick but it still doesn't look right. Marsilea has thickened into a nice carpet again out of sight on the left and there is a small amount of Elatine triandra that might get S. repens evicted once and for all if it takes off. It is scattered all through the front of the tank. Right where the two rocks meet is a 9 leaved Buce of some sort. It has had 9 leaves for a couple weeks but it was a cutting that now has 3 strong roots so that counts for something. It is tied to a small rock as the actual stem still wobbles a bit.
|Again super work! A beauty of a tank!
|Very much enjoyed the video. Every time I look at photos of this tank, I am in awe
|Crazy good tank! I can never see enough of this one - and the vids were hardly shaky at all!
|This is really a great project. My girlfriend has been pushing Congo Tetras for weeks now and this makes it official, they've totally earned a place in my next tank!
Worked in the tank this evening. Took a few very bad videos before digging in. Take Dramamine before clicking on the picture to view this Canlax. Between my unsteady hand and the plants waving around..... It doesn't look that busy IRL.
And a still shot. Both of the video and photo are uncorrected for color and the truth is somewhere between.
I don't notice any evaporation in this tank. It is mostly covered with warped pieces of acrylic and the sump is covered as well. I do keep it quite full - when pumps are off and I pull the standpipe the water level in the sump is close to the top of the sump tank. This tank is so pretty I may take the covers off in time. In the 100 gallon tank with a 14 gallon sump the system lost precisely enough water so I was required to make a weekly water change. I filled the sump to the brim with pump off and at the end of the week I was nagged by the sound of the poor pump sucking air. Neither sump had/have any dividers in them so can be completely filled with water.
On April 3rd I put 48 grams of pennywort to float on the left side of the tank. Today I took out 75 grams of pennywort from that area. Guess the pennywort is growing okay at least! I really should try this with one of the Anubias too.
Speaking of Anubias I figured out how to use that huge one on the left to better effect. There is a big blank spot under the crypt and largest arch of wood, put it there! So I pried the unhappy Anubias off the rocks and moved half of it. I had to cut the lowest bit off as it was not budging. Now I can see my crypt a little. Was interested to note that the undersides of the older leaves were not pale green but had an ochre tone to them, probably seen it before and forgot about it!
Also pruned most of the background stems back. The Rotala was looking horrible with cut and resprouted ends mixed with nice straight stems plainly visible even though the tips were looking really nice. Pennywort was taking over just the way I like so it got cut back. I left the Myrio alone and even got it untangled a little so it is the dominant background plant at the moment. The Hygro was just pruned as usual.
BBA is still in the tank. I squirt it with Metricide and it goes red or just disappears but I keep finding new colonies - perhaps because this scape is a bit of a maze and plants are growing over so much of it. Now I am finding it on rocks though. Not on stems and very little on the Anubias and Bolbitis. They really seem to be appreciating the longer day and increased intensity of light.
I was lucky enough to be able to get one of Hoppy's PAR meters but I need a couple of dry hands to take better notes. All I could get on my own were air readings, 15 in the dim corners to 280 under the bulbs at a distance of about 12". I think I got 60-90PAR on tops of plants but what plants??
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