Nancy Kress on Saturday posted on her blog about where writers write. As often happens, this got on my RADAR via Mary Robinette Kowal’s blog She posted a photo of an elegant desk that can be used for writing while sitting or standing. The desk has been in her family… Continue reading
I took a bunch of photos of my endler’s livebearers this week in preparation for a non-fiction article I am about to submit. Those photos I cannot share with you at this time, but there are a number that I rejected for the article for various reasons. This I would… Continue reading
As many already know, I received a breeding trio of Australian Desert Gobies (Chlamydogobius eremius) about a week ago. I had been looking for this species for about a year and I’m always outbid on the few times I saw them posted on Aquabid. I’ve wanted some of these fish… Continue reading
For the past few days, one of my florida flagfish (Jordanella floridae) has been acting peculiar. He is guarding a spawn site and fanning the eggs so they don’t fungus. It is some rather interesting behavior. This video has no soundtrack
This killifsh is entertaining to watch feed. Here is a two minute video so you can see for yourself.
First, thanks everyone for the birthday wishes on facebook and Twitter. And now, some sad news. After battling a two week battle with dropsy, my son’s betta passed away. Dropsy is a particularly nasty condition where the internal organs can’t process body functions properly, and fluid accumulates inside. This causes… Continue reading
The replacement for the small tank with toxic silicone is in place and has been populated since Friday. One thing that took me by surprise is that apparently the anti-mold chemicals that were in the used tank leeched into some of the plastic in the heater, thermometer base, and filter…. Continue reading
It’s no secret that i am fond of keeping fish, and I like to keep them properly, in appropriate environments that enhance the health and well being of the animals, rather than using ugly-colored rocks and lame castles. It’s also no secret that I’m value-conscious. I don’t like paying a… Continue reading
One of the reasons people don’t like keeping fish is the regular partial water changes. Using a syphon is a real hassle if you don’t know how to do it properly. That correct way ISN’T by following the instructions. 20110406_Syphonb
Kids are home from school this week, and meanwhile I still have to continue with what I do. The home office is getting into shape. I have three of the four tanks set up and running. The Pachypanchax playfairii (killifish) pair I picked up at SAKE are finally in their… Continue reading
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