Week 1

Procedure (Week 1):
In order to set up our MicroAquarium we were first given a glass tank, a stand holder, and a lid. We then were provided dots which indicated which Aquarium is yours. We were then allowed to pick the water source of our choice. Then, using a pipet, we abstracted some of the water and mud from the water source. We made a thin layer of mud on the bottom of the Aquarium with a sufficient amount of water on top. We then took the plants, A and B, and placed them into the MicroAquarium. Then we took the first weeks observations, which will be discussed below. After the first round of observation, we filled the Aquarium with water to about a quarter inch from the top. Then we placed a lid on the top and placed them on the tray as indicated by the instructor.

Observations (Week 1):
In my observations it was apparent right from the start that plant A had more leaves than plant B. I then focused on plant B further. I observed the bladder of plant B where it was obvious that there was a lot of movement around. Not only was there some movement on the plant, but there was a lot of extra movement outside the plant. There appeared to be several insects that made their way into the Micro Aquarium. I expect to see a lot more changes when I take my observations next week.

PLANTS A and B ADDED TO MICROAQUARIUM

Letters reference the labels on the containers in the lab. 
Plant A . Fontinalis sp. Moss. Collection from: Natural spring. at Carters Mill Park, Carter Mill Road, Knox Co. TN. Partial shade exposure. N36 01.168 W83 42.832. 10/10/2010

Plant B. Utricularia gibba L. Flowering plant. A carnivous plant. Original material from south shore of Spain Lake (N 35o55 12.35" W088o20' 47.00), Camp Bella Air Rd. East of Sparta Tn. in White Co. and grown in water tanks outside of greenhouse at Hesler Biology Building. The University of Tennessee. Knox Co. Knoxville TN. 

13. Plastic Bird Bath Pool

13. Plastic Bird Bath pool . 0.9 mile from Fountain City Pond on Fountain Rd. Knox Co. Knoxville TN Partial shade exposure N 36o02.249' W083o55.999' 1121 ft 10/10/2010