NEW FISH FOR THE NEW YEAR

After the last of our cichlids passed away last December...I decided to have a month at least to be in mourning (hehehe). Well, actually since there is no fish it is just timely that I had to empty the aquarium so we will be able to move it...to rearrange the house.

And so, now that I am pleased with the new set up of our porch it is time to have it cleaned and filled. Then bought 4 green turning red Jewels and 4 blue Parrot fishes. They are a bit shy still and only comes out after I hid way out of their vision. Hopefully soon we can enjoy each other and get the chance to have a photo of them and not in hiding.

SALT WATER FISHES

One of my favorite cartoons is Finding Nemo, and just a few days ago I have seen it again with my little one. It is an magnificent work of art. Not just with the superb talent in the drawings and animation but also with the lines and the story itself. The imagination of all involved in the creation of it is worth a standing ovation. Everything is truly brilliant. It brings out both laughter and tears. And it is both cartoon-y in a way that fishes talk but true to life with the lessons imparted concerning parents and family.

And aside from those reasons for making me love Nemo is my love for aquarium solidarity. The feeling of peace it gives me just sitting in front of my tank and look at those wonderful creations. Calming me by living as nature wants them to, just swimming around and in their own way interacting with one another. Right now, I am wishing for a change from fresh water fishes to salt water fishes. The bright colors of salt water fishes and their unique shapes and combinations are worth the effort of having to measure the salt quality of the water each time. Well, actually I guess I still have to know more about the care of salt water fishes before I start with it. Maybe you have one of your own and can throw some advices for me?