Well, things got busy at work and I didn't have much time or enthusiasm for updating. The tanks themselves got neglected for a while, too. Things didn't go too badly - more algae as expected, but not plague levels. The Amazon swords started developing white patches in addition to algae breakouts, and the Hygrophilia pinnatifida really suffered from potassium deficiency. The water sprite got some pinholes as well but not to the same extent. The E. "ozelot" actually grew a flower stalk and has started putting out baby emmersed plants on it. When I finally did get around to the maintenance on the planted tank, I ended up pruning about a gallon-bucket's worth of greenery out of the tank. More needs to be taken out too, though I'm not sure yet how much.
The fish seem to be doing okay - the checkerboard barbs are especially frisky tonight. I suspect the female may be ready to spawn, from the way the two males are acting. The local fish shop actually has some checkerboard barbs for sale, but I decided not to get any, though I'll keep the three I have.
I've also installed two Hydor ETH inline heaters on my two big tanks - surprisingly easy to do and I'm pleased with them so far. No leaks!
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