Due to a rather terrible heat wave coupled with a somewhat extreme drought, I have decided to retire my tank prematurely. Initially I felt that I could keep it until late October, but my inability to go out sampling and my trouble keeping the tank at a reasonable temperature has lead me to the conclusion that I should take it down and try again either later in the season or next year.
Sorry to disappoint anyone, but I can't justify running a tank that continually heats up to the point that all my specimens die. An empty tank, is a sad tank.
I will try to find a new project, but for the time being I think I will enjoy what's left of my summer and you should too.
