Rich Minx

There are tons of novices within this hobby that seem to have no idea on how to look after their fish. I typically tell them that it is ok. I was once a newbie as well, you know. Kind of hard to admit, but I still have beginner moments from time to time. When I was first starting out this aquarium passion, I did not give thought to cycles and what not. In the past, assuming they are swimming, they're in great condition. Little did I know about the outcomes of nitrogen cycle to them. I heard about it however I never understood its magnitude. I believed it was the food I used to be giving to them. It was actually the high levels of nitrites harming them.

I still feel uncomfortable whenever I think about that experience. But I learned a great deal now. Good thing about this passion is mastering does not cease. I'm able to say that I am still constantly studying and improving everyday. So, what about you? Do you remember your initial rookie mistake? What is it and what did you do?

I recently returned from my personal trip in China with some new additions to my aquarium. It was quite a difference experience compare to the states. Japan shop keepers take much pride in their display aquariums displaying all the different levels of inverts. Now trying to purchase from them became a different story. With being an american citizen it seems like every thing on the aquarium was only a "price" and their was continually extra fees to this particular shrimp. Even when the store manager spotted a berried female invert, they attempted to state "that isn't offered for sale" until after a few increases in price of course. So it was a good experience and I also got to handpicked some high grade inverts directly from China, talk about the best memento.

I Really learned something new today, I didn't know the behaviour and aggression of adding two male bettas into the same fish tank. Within Five minutes of seeing the newest betta fish becoming accustomed to their surroundings, my original betta that's been in there for a couple months began pursuing the new betta along with flaring up.Then I noticed a piece of my new betta's fin missing, whilst the other one has been chasing him. I immediately pulled out the new betta and place him inside a glass container till I'm able to setup another aquarium.

I am currently concerned if I brought on permanent damage to my harmed betta.The fin doesn't appear to be that bad, however I pray he isn't too hurt from this encounter.