My Aquarium Journey: From Newbie To Addict To ?
Hello. My name is Anne, and I am a former aquarium addict. Oh my goodness, that sounds so terrible on paper. You're probably thinking of some kid's fish bowl with an upside-down lone goldfish dying in murky green waters. No no, what got me into aquariums was the vision of creating a living piece of artwork. Can you imagine having the top tank in your living room? O___O Jaw-dropping aquascape vs. algae-covered hot mess (Sources: Aquarium Info and Aquarium Care ) Here's the timeline of my descent into madness: 2015: The "My First Betta" Phase My son was gifted a betta fish for his birthday, and I was determined to do all the right research and provide the best environment for my, er, his new pet. Unfortunately, that studying led me down the rabbit hole of all these other cool tankmates I could potentially keep with the betta... why have one fish when you could have 20? Checklist: tank, gravel, colorful decor, filter, heater, fish... we're ready