July 16-Ruth

The ecocolumn is continuing to support life. Condensation is collecting on the sides and the top of the column. Enough condensation accumulated at the top to simulate rain drops following into the predator chamber. Albert E. is currently hiding out in his chamber, nowhere to be found. There is, however, evidence of his presence. Three of the leaves have small, caccoon-like webs with the dark specs of what appears to be the ants or smaller insects inside. We will continue to watch for changes with the webs. The aquatic chamber is still supporting the three fish, but we could not find the leech. The turbidity of the water is the same as when the ecocolumn was constructed. Hopefully the addition of the fruit flies will help the ecocolumn to continue as a life supporting system.