Hi I used expanding foam in both a 75 and 150 gallon standard aquariums. The 75 was actually a paludarium 150 used a false bottom . Took a lot of trial and error to keep the water from splashing on the glass.. Streams were even more difficult ,containing the water . false bottom runaway the best.. I used a canister filter for the power, plumbing was PVC under the foam Used acrylic paint to alter the color of the foam Though the 75 has returned to an aquarium the "waterfall" now serves as a background. Has been running since 01 with only minor problems. The 150 got some frostbite this winter but will be returned to a terrarium come spring. WITH a reliable heating system !!! lol gary

I certainly am enjoying your travels with you, I hope you're having as much fun and adventures as the trip sounds. You guys are real troopers to put it mildly!!! Continue in good health and have no problems. Susan209 in Valparaiso, IN

Hi Gerris2, "Heavenly Blue is in a different species (Ipomoea tricolor) from Clear Waterfall, which is Ipomoea nil." Good to know. It might be interesting to cross-pollinate those two. Interspecific hybrids can produce some interesting results. I produced these new zinnias via interspecific hybridization. I think some very unusual morning glories would also be possible through interspecific hybridization. ZM

When my riding coach and I are able to trail ride alone, without others, we rarely speak. There is one part of the forest we refer to as our church. The sun shining through the leaves of the towering trees, the heavily duffed trail where it narrows softens the sound of the hoofbeats, looking down on the basin below, the whole experience is ethereal. My second favorite place to find myself in a zen moment is sunset near the ocean. Love to sit on a quiet pier hearing the sounds of the critters winding down to sleep, the boats in their slips, birds flying home to roost for the night. One night I was lucky to be sitting out during a full moon. A huge flock of gulls crossed in front of the moon and continued on overhead. So awesome.