I was browsing blocket.se (swedish online market place) and came across what looked to be a mighty fine aquarium, and with a price tag of 500 SEK (that’s about 50 pounds) I just couldn’t resist. After a 200km round trip, the aquarium, stand and light fixture where in my garage! I have no idea where ...
Well if you’re not already keeping fish then maybe the following 6 reason will convince you: 1A nice shiny aquarium at home looks jolly spiffing. Just imagine the woooohhs, ahhhhs and gasps of adoration when first time visitors to your home see your beautiful aquarium adorning a wall in your living room. An extra wow ...
Well the title pretty much says it all! Two extremes. The music from the second film here is by The Dimes
Many years ago, around the age of 9, I was introduced to the world of aquatics. Like many youngsters, I won a goldfish at one of those throw-a-ball-into-a-glass fairground games. I was completely devoted to that fish. Like many youngsters, that lasted several days. In the following weeks, months, years (surely it didn’t live that ...
A firm favourite within the hobby for me has always been the Genus Apistogramma. A dwarf cichlid from the Amazon basin and Venuzuela with somewhere around 100 species. No larger than 9 cm, what they lack in size they make up for in sheer beauty. It’s been some time since I have kept Apistogramma. The ...
It’s been quite some time since I changed water in this tank. Around about 6 months to be honest! And to make matters worse, the aquarium lighting was nearly never on. Now in most cases that would just be a complete aquarium disaster. The plants die. The ammonia, and nitrites reach dangerous levels. The fish ...