Trying to bridge big gaps
I'm gearing up to try and solve a really really big challenge in our online existence. Most of us speak a single language, myself included (although I can kinda hang en espanol). I've seen many thought provoking posts (mostly images) from folks in Iran and elsewhere who speak Farsi and similar Arabic languages.
It pains me not to be able to communicate with these people directly. Through some ideas I had over a year ago, I am renewing my attempt to tackle this difficult challenge.
Please check back for status updates. Our first project is http://ytranslate.us. This is some exciting shiny new semantic web tech y'all. Stay tuned.
Ick! Need Cleaner Shrimp STAT!
The territorial battles in my reef tank continue today. Lots more Icky white specks on the Achilles Tang and Foxface. I see a new puncture wound on the Achilles as well. But all fish are alive and moving. My friend Thom the Ichthyogenius (more on that later) stopped by yesterday to pick up some fresh RO/DI mixed Salt Water (to 1.023 specific gravity) for a couple of his clients so I got to get his take on the situation.
My other buddy Jon also stopped by to check out my new Jade Green Elephant Ear Mushroom and the new Crocea Clam I introduced yesterday (see below).
After watching these fish go at it constantly pretty much non stop for the past week, its starting to become clear what is happening. Patterns are emerging and I'm hoping that I can get rid of the Ick and let this battle come to a eventual conclusion with a new pecking order in place.
Right now the Achilles tang is vying for top spot on the fish food chain in my tank. He has clearly marked his territory by pecking at a very specific area of live rock in my tank. This area happens to have been the Foxface's old home. So the Achilles is basically trying to move in and claim the best cave/spot in my reef tank and the Foxface wants nothing to do with it.
Unfortunately both fish are pretty aggressive, and the battle is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. I will continue to monitor the tank, feed a bit more (to distract them), and go out and get some cleaner shrimp to help with the Ick. Aside from that 40 gallon water changes every couple days is about as best I can do.