tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14169408097899207052011-11-06T10:55:17.139+08:00Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.comBlogger1061100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-959581249429798172011-11-06T10:55:00.001+08:002011-11-06T10:55:17.213+08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>This looks oh so tempting!<br/><br/>Fishing trip at Changi village ferry terminal organized by Automobile Association of Singapore in 7th January 2012.<br/><br/>Pity i will be busy with all the Chinese New Year sales.<br/><a href='http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BLP3l04pJ1I/TrX3E5gUvnI/AAAAAAAAFaI/z9c50m_zngs/1320548098999.jpeg' onblur='try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}'><img border='0' src='http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BLP3l04pJ1I/TrX3E5gUvnI/AAAAAAAAFaI/z9c50m_zngs/s288/1320548098999.jpeg' style='display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 174px;'/></a><br/><br/><p style='font-size: xx-small' align='right'>posted from Bloggeroid</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-95958124942979817?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-19236281417706903972011-10-24T21:05:00.001+08:002011-10-24T21:05:24.169+08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><br/><a href='http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xTiwxml5ot8/TqVifVdgjEI/AAAAAAAAFY4/vFlnAupFM6Q/1319461476641.jpeg' onblur='try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}'><img border='0' src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xTiwxml5ot8/TqVifVdgjEI/AAAAAAAAFY4/vFlnAupFM6Q/s288/1319461476641.jpeg' style='display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 288px;'/></a><br/><br/><a href='http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WTW9Iq4qvsM/TqVihfrw-CI/AAAAAAAAFZA/v4TWU-91mdA/1319461501289.jpeg' onblur='try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}'><img border='0' src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WTW9Iq4qvsM/TqVihfrw-CI/AAAAAAAAFZA/v4TWU-91mdA/s288/1319461501289.jpeg' style='display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 288px;'/></a><br/><br/><a href='http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xH5v3pFLORk/TqVikWS8DwI/AAAAAAAAFZI/MSDtgFss02Q/1319461509539.jpeg' onblur='try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}'><img border='0' src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xH5v3pFLORk/TqVikWS8DwI/AAAAAAAAFZI/MSDtgFss02Q/s288/1319461509539.jpeg' style='display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 288px;'/></a><br/><br/>Pretty impressed by the stuff that Daiso carries.<br/><br/>Interesting little hoojs with eye like fixtures on them. Not forgetting a hook removing tool.<br/><br/>Cant wait to put all these item to the test!<br/><br/><p style='font-size: xx-small' align='right'>posted from Bloggeroid</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1923628141770690397?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-45881169509480463322011-06-14T09:28:00.001+08:002011-06-14T09:30:07.202+08:00<div>I am now a guest blogger at a local fishing site, <a href="http://sgfishchaser.blogspot.com/">SGFishChaser</a>.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617881620278944290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 143px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkJnSZBq0YY/Tfa5kZ7sIiI/AAAAAAAAFTQ/UveIYCRh9sU/s400/sgfishchaser.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div>That brings my Fishy Passion to another higher level.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4588116950948046332?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-11453252552544144662011-03-20T11:38:00.001+08:002011-03-20T11:38:00.171+08:00<p><a href='http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TYV2lrVfFhI/AAAAAAAAFN4/NCBX6s6vBgs/1300592116684.jpg'><img src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TYV2lrVfFhI/AAAAAAAAFN4/NCBX6s6vBgs/s400/1300592116684.jpg' /></a></p>Mysterious sproutings appearing.<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1145325255254414466?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-80681930372365606642011-03-20T11:37:00.001+08:002011-03-20T11:37:45.380+08:00<p><a href='http://lh5.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TYV2hbjWMFI/AAAAAAAAFN0/6C2rpxPHlB0/1300592116684.jpg'><img src='http://lh5.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TYV2hbjWMFI/AAAAAAAAFN0/6C2rpxPHlB0/s400/1300592116684.jpg' /></a></p>Mysterious sproutings appearing.<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-8068193037236560664?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-22351501215395270282011-03-14T13:16:00.001+08:002011-03-14T13:16:33.232+08:00<p><a href='http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TX2krqGzZlI/AAAAAAAAFNc/4lLnBU4s1JY/1300079733441.jpg'><img src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TX2krqGzZlI/AAAAAAAAFNc/4lLnBU4s1JY/s400/1300079733441.jpg' /></a></p>Enjoying a Monday.<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2235150121539527028?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-19659803285759103292011-03-14T09:22:00.001+08:002011-03-14T09:22:57.821+08:00<p><a href='http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TX1t7_AS8eI/AAAAAAAAFNY/CQoPVYrVCXw/1300065706462.jpg'><img src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TX1t7_AS8eI/AAAAAAAAFNY/CQoPVYrVCXw/s400/1300065706462.jpg' /></a></p>Whoever said they don't flower?<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1965980328575910329?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-34448745819806911762011-03-13T19:51:00.001+08:002011-03-13T19:51:24.895+08:00<p><a href='http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TXyvuepd_UI/AAAAAAAAFNQ/F6PTU4NfOg4/1300016960878.jpg'><img src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TXyvuepd_UI/AAAAAAAAFNQ/F6PTU4NfOg4/s400/1300016960878.jpg' /></a></p>Nothing really beats the nice tea and cosy ambience at my fave cafe, Buttercake n Cream. <br/> <br/> Hope the nice break refreshes me before I decide to start new again.<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-3444874581980691176?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-53137898893476357832011-03-12T13:44:00.001+08:002011-03-12T13:44:43.410+08:00<p><a href='http://lh4.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TXsIR7xViXI/AAAAAAAAFNM/lp32SKuVBp4/2011-03-12%2013.28.58.jpg'><img src='http://lh4.ggpht.com/_OImJwESyebU/TXsIR7xViXI/AAAAAAAAFNM/lp32SKuVBp4/s400/2011-03-12%2013.28.58.jpg' /></a></p>A shot of my newest project: some kois in fibre glass tanks<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-5313789889347635783?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-69986692536502529902011-01-21T10:24:00.001+08:002011-01-21T10:25:25.737+08:00This is just amazing.....<div><br /></div><div>Wonder when I can train my kois to do such tricks...</div><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YagxDKxbWWY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-6998669253650252990?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-26832085399986411962011-01-19T12:47:00.002+08:002011-01-19T12:49:24.299+08:00Since I just started on keeping Kois..<br /><br />I have been reading up extensively online on how to keep them, etc...<br /><br />Came across this picture of a rare blue koi:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TTZtHWQEKSI/AAAAAAAAFL8/4tIphxS7uGw/s1600/blue-koi-500x346.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TTZtHWQEKSI/AAAAAAAAFL8/4tIphxS7uGw/s400/blue-koi-500x346.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563754362662299938" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(57, 52, 56); font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">It is apparently a unique blue koi can be found in the pond below <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maruoka_Castle" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(39, 73, 173); text-decoration: underline; ">Maruoka Castle</a> in Japan.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2683208539998641196?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-51247535911399853482011-01-17T23:01:00.000+08:002011-01-18T11:02:28.181+08:00My new project is taking off..<br /><br />Fibre Glass tank... set..<br />Overhead Filter ... set...<br />Fishes to cycle ... set....<br /><br />Things are running smoothly!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-5124753591139985348?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-2250979087139863142010-12-31T10:34:00.000+08:002010-12-31T10:35:24.590+08:00Just can't decide on what new project to start on for the New Year!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-225097908713986314?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-27074702819646136262010-12-22T09:06:00.000+08:002010-12-22T09:07:04.943+08:00WASHINGTON (AFP) - – The US Senate toughened laws against shark finning, hoping to save the ancient fish which experts fear is on the brink of extinction due to growing demand in Chinese restaurants.<br /><br />Tens of millions of sharks are killed each year by fishermen who slice off their fins -- a delicacy in Chinese cuisine -- and leave them to die in the water. Sharks live long and have few offspring, compounding risks to their survival.<br /><br />The United States banned finning in 2000 and has enforced restrictions in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The new rules close a loophole that permitted trade in the Pacific so long as sharks were not finned onboard the vessel, triggering a booming clandestine industry.<br /><br />The legislation cruised through the House of Representatives in early 2009 but had languished in the Senate, which approved the measure without objection on one of the last days of its session.<br /><br />"Shark finning has fueled massive population declines and irreversible disruption of our oceans," said Senator John Kerry, who championed the bill.<br /><br />"Finally we've come through with a tough approach to tackle this serious threat to our marine life," the Democrat from Massachusetts said.<br /><br />The bill does not ban the sale of shark fin, which is readily available in many upscale Chinese restaurants in the United States.<br /><br />But conservationists welcomed the bill, saying it would curb a burgeoning but largely undocumented US trade in shark fins.<br /><br />"This legislation will help address not only an unspeakably cruel practice of removing fins from live animals and then releasing them to suffer a slow death," said Nancy Perry, vice president for government affairs at The Humane Society of the United States.<br /><br />"It will also help address on the macro level the rapid decline of shark populations," she said.<br /><br />Environmental groups estimate that up to 73 million sharks are killed each year around the world for fins, leading to declines of up to 90 percent of some species of sharks -- which have swum the oceans since the age of the dinosaurs.<br /><br />Despite campaigns from activists, demand for shark fins is seen as growing as China becomes increasingly prosperous.<br /><br />Matt Rand, director of the shark conservation campaign at the Pew Environmental Group, said he recently heard of shark fins selling in California for an unprecedented 800 dollars a pound, or about 1,750 dollars a kilogram.<br /><br />"The United States is a major shark exporter," Rand said. "I think this legislation sends a big signal that the United States is concerned about the decline of shark populations, not just in its own waters but in international waters as well."<br /><br />Sharks are caught almost exclusively for fins. While the law does not ban the killing of sharks, all fins entering the United States must have an accompanying carcass.<br /><br />In one notable incident in 2002, the US Coast Guard seized a Hong Kong-chartered, Hawaii-registered ship that was hauling nearly 65,000 pounds (30,000 kilograms) of just fins -- meaning tens of thousands of sharks died.<br /><br />While closing loopholes, the Senate bill also opened one. To win support from North Carolina's senators, the law makes an exception for one shark -- the smooth dogfish.<br /><br />Fishermen in the southeastern US state kill the shark for all of its meat instead of just the fins, but objected to the ban because they cut off fins in their ships.<br /><br />"We had hoped they would adjust their practices so there wouldn't be any loophole," Perry of the Humane Society said. "But that was done to get the legislation over the finish-line."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2707470281964613626?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-17101504474063858512010-12-20T11:13:00.001+08:002010-12-20T11:14:50.650+08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Didn't think they could grow so huge?<br /><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TQ7J8zIQyxI/AAAAAAAAFLg/kb257T-gaEY/s400/Giant-Goldfish-Fisherman-Raphael-Biagini.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 274px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552597436948597522" /><br /><br />A giant goldfish was apparently caught at a lake in France but now some are calling the story a fake, though marine experts say that a fish that size and color is very possible. Photoshop magic but it is real, Fisherman Raphael Biagini caught a huge Goldfish in France where the fish are very popular. The fish is orange in color and looks like a giant goldfish which weighs 30 pounds. Photo is several months old but it is getting popular now through an article from U.K’s Daily Mail.<br /><br />During the 10-minute struggle to reel the giant goldfish in, Raphael Biagini said, “To begin with, we couldn’t tell what was at the end of the line, but we knew it was big.” After snapping the above shot, Biagnini released the fish back into the water. Experts say orange koi grow to fit their habitat so catching a fish of this size is not impossible, just rare. In fact, koi carp can even grow bigger than the one Biagini caught.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1710150447406385851?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-75423708215455365082010-12-19T07:37:00.000+08:002010-12-19T07:38:51.330+08:00SINGAPORE - Two of the seven bottlenose dolphins, which were destined for Resorts World Sentosa's (RWS) Marine Life Park, have died in a holding area at Langkawi. <br /><br />The dolphins were caught from the wild in the Solomon Islands in January. Two females - one aged between four and five years and the other, around 10 - died from an acute bacterial infection of Melioidosis in October, said RWS spokesman Robin Goh on Friday. They were in "perfect health" previously, he noted. The remaining five have no signs of infection.<br /><br />The virus, Burkholderia pseudomallei, can be transmitted through contact with contaminated soil and surface waters, with infections occurring primarily during the rainy season.<br /><br />The deaths are set to reignite opposition to RWS' plans to house the animals as entertainers.<br /><br />Marine conservationist Paul Watson told MediaCorp the "incarceration of dolphins lowers life expectancy of the animals". <br /><br />"It's a trade based on blood and misery and has no place in the 21st century," said the founder and president of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.<br /><br />Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals executive director Deirdre Moss agreed: "This is a tragedy. The animals were obviously under tremendous stress ... If RWS could change its stand on whale sharks, why couldn't they on dolphins?"<br /><br />Last year, RWS scrapped its original plan to exhibit whale sharks. Animal Concerns Research and Education Society founder Louis Ng hopes RWS will also "re-think" its decision to keep dolphins in captivity.<br /><br />Marine Life Park is still under construction. Said RWS' Mr Goh: "We currently do not have a definite date for its opening, and likewise, details like animal configuration are also being finalised."<br /><br />As for the 18 dolphins being trained at Ocean Adventure Park in the Philippines for the Marine Life Park, RWS said they were in "good health".<br /><br />"We're continuing with the development and establishment of the medical, behavioural, husbandry and training programmes that include the preventive medicine programme to ensure the well-being and health of the dolphins," said Mr Goh, who added that the Marine Life Park was "part of the bid" when RWS was awarded the integrated resort licence.<br /><br />"We're committed to delivering the bid and the Marine Life Park that will not only boost tourism but research, conservation and education in marine mammals in this part of the region."<br /><br />However, Ms Moss reiterated: "It's cruel to capture these animals from the wild with a view to entertain the public. We should promote tourism but not at the expense of these animals." <br /><br />Bottlenose dolphins are listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which entail strict regulations in the trade of these mammals. <br /><br />RWS has said previously it would comply with CITES.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-7542370821545536508?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-51983177401123015552010-12-14T09:17:00.003+08:002010-12-14T09:20:52.127+08:00Shocking news on Stomp about the plight of fishes caught my eyes today:<br /><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TQbFt-kL9PI/AAAAAAAAFKw/eXWht7jxh0o/s400/stomp2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550340984460276978" />Earlier today (Dec 13), STOMPer ilovetokick arrived at work to see the pond outside his office building drained, leaving some fish dead and others gasping for breath. He contacted the SPCA, and 6 fishes, as well as 4 terrapins, were rescued.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TQbFtvvS7HI/AAAAAAAAFKo/4ezxzXBbcYE/s400/stomp1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550340980480339058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span>Said the STOMPer:<br />"I arrived at work this morning and was shocked to see the pond outside the building drained of water.<br /><br />"The fish were mostly dead but there were a few plecos (commonly called sucker fish) barely breathing, as well as a few terrapins stranded in the dried pond.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TQbFuK48x4I/AAAAAAAAFK4/QVmMKk9sbzs/s400/stomp3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550340987768588162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span>"I immediately told the security guard and called SPCA, which sent an inspector within half an hour.<br /><br />"We managed to net the live plecos and terrapins into two tanks.<br />"The security guard informed us that the pond is owned by an advertising company that had just shifted to a new office and abandoned the pond, though it was still full last night. I am not sure who drained it.<br /><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TQbFvMmpWOI/AAAAAAAAFLI/FhhKJZca0l0/s400/stomp5.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550341005408557282" /><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TQbFzq3U-oI/AAAAAAAAFLQ/xRRJEB1tmCI/s400/stomp6.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550341082251065986" />"Great work, SPCA, for your swift response."<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TQbFukVfE0I/AAAAAAAAFLA/kTbw4KKSMR8/s1600/stomp4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TQbFukVfE0I/AAAAAAAAFLA/kTbw4KKSMR8/s400/stomp4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550340994599162690" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Sigh... aquatic life always seem to be more susceptible to animal cruelty.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TQbFuK48x4I/AAAAAAAAFK4/QVmMKk9sbzs/s1600/stomp3.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TQbFtvvS7HI/AAAAAAAAFKo/4ezxzXBbcYE/s1600/stomp1.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-5198317740112301555?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-79323753889805507222010-12-10T11:57:00.000+08:002010-12-10T11:58:08.888+08:00Excited to start a new project for a new tank!!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-7932375388980550722?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-31564925543648358102010-11-21T22:54:00.003+08:002010-11-21T23:07:23.937+08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TOk0wzDXiuI/AAAAAAAAFGY/R2_AlykH8pk/s1600/201011212204_073.jpg"><br /></a></div><div><div>Just discovered something today:</div><div><br /></div><div>See these 2 packs of Hikari Lionhead Sinking Pellets, they are of the same pack size.. but I bought them from different places.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TOk0wDuH9QI/AAAAAAAAFGI/ePJa4icLi5I/s1600/hikari2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TOk0wDuH9QI/AAAAAAAAFGI/ePJa4icLi5I/s400/hikari2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542018816693236994" /></a>This pack was from my neighbourhood pet shop:</div></div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TOk0wzDXiuI/AAAAAAAAFGY/R2_AlykH8pk/s400/201011212204_073.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542018829398805218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></div><div>and this pack was from a popular shop in Clementi:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TOk0wgozSSI/AAAAAAAAFGQ/8Z37gNBDK40/s400/201011212204_072.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542018824455538978" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">A price difference of $1.50!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Converting that into percentage: 18.75%!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now I know how to save costs while feeding my fishes! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-3156492554364835810?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-52321285280298020992010-11-15T09:22:00.001+08:002010-11-21T23:10:20.059+08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TOk2FGjm-GI/AAAAAAAAFGw/1SUt4gNyd9Q/s1600/201011142129_067.jpg"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Bought a UV light sterilizer for my tank... it really helps cure ich.<div><br /></div><div>Jebo brand:</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TOk2DzVh53I/AAAAAAAAFGg/OqMOBUnLV50/s400/201011142128_065.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542020255404124018" /><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TOk2FGjm-GI/AAAAAAAAFGw/1SUt4gNyd9Q/s400/201011142129_067.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542020277743319138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div style="text-align: left;">Connected to my canister filter (note the soft blue glow):</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TOk2EcP2g0I/AAAAAAAAFGo/__cOwsaqDcc/s400/201011142129_066.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542020266386162498" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-5232128528029802099?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-22480239612264297162010-11-11T09:00:00.002+08:002010-11-11T09:01:34.387+08:00Finally, my fishes are recovering from a bad case of ich, no casualties so far, but the clown loaches seem to still affected by ich.<br /><br />Hope they all will pull thru<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2248023961226429716?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-62238708414489465102010-10-12T12:28:00.001+08:002010-10-12T12:29:47.842+08:00Thats the main thing on my mind now..<div><br /></div><div>What new fishes should I get to fill up the space in my main tank after losing all my parrot fishes?</div><div><br /></div><div>I am really in a dilemma now!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-6223870841448946510?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-18296901407229434702010-10-11T08:50:00.001+08:002010-10-11T08:50:58.355+08:00Been really sad lately...<div><br /></div><div>I just lost the entire shoal of my parrot fishes...</div><div><br /></div><div>Dunno whats happening, but it seems that just parrot fishes are being affected.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sigh!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1829690140722943470?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-22084372998702333522010-10-07T13:06:00.002+08:002010-10-07T13:09:42.518+08:00This morning, when I was feeding my fishes, I found a lifeless object floating at the surface of of the water in my tank...<div><br /></div><div>It's the parrot fish that I have used as the main icon for my blog, Fishy Passion, and he has been with me for some 6 years....</div><div><br /></div><div>I remember when he was first bought from the fish shop, he was a dull olive green colour, almost similar to the luo han colouration. After spending months in my tank... the colour started to morph and turn a distinct fiery red with yellowish tones... </div><div><br /></div><div>That certainly inspired me to use this fish as the iconic mascot for my blog!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, may my iconic fish rest in peace in fishy heaven!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2208437299870233352?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-16259328737860208402010-10-03T22:02:00.002+08:002010-10-03T22:07:32.481+08:00Added a shark to the tank...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TKiNhIbRERI/AAAAAAAAE_U/OpVcjND3o2k/s1600/100_4348.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TKiNhIbRERI/AAAAAAAAE_U/OpVcjND3o2k/s400/100_4348.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523820543306961170" /></a>A Chinese high fin banded shark (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; "><i>Myxocyprinus asiaticus) </i></span>that is!<div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TKiNhPo_c8I/AAAAAAAAE_M/SxteKW2X41Y/s1600/100_4347.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TKiNhPo_c8I/AAAAAAAAE_M/SxteKW2X41Y/s400/100_4347.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523820545243575234" /></a>Pretty interesting fishes... I never had success with them before...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TKiNg6Rg9ZI/AAAAAAAAE_E/HcXuN0WDm2I/s1600/100_4346.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TKiNg6Rg9ZI/AAAAAAAAE_E/HcXuN0WDm2I/s400/100_4346.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523820539507963282" /></a>But seems like they will be doing well in this tank, as there is more current within the tank, and these fishes come from fast flowing rivers!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1625932873786020840?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-53040212021340775502010-10-03T21:58:00.004+08:002010-10-03T22:02:33.615+08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Shifted my L114 aka Leopard Cactus pleco and my L91 aka Three Beacon Pleco to my parrot fish community tank..<div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TKiMpNTphNI/AAAAAAAAE-8/VBXObe06NZI/s400/100_4350.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523819582544512210" /></div><div>And they are doing so well..</div><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TKiMo1X_UyI/AAAAAAAAE-0/oSqdaum7E5s/s400/100_4349.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523819576120267554" /></div><div>snatching food and all!</div><div><br /></div><div>Guess these few species being the more territorial and meaty eaters tend to do better with some competition!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-5304021202134077550?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-16184607796228130182010-09-05T21:31:00.001+08:002010-09-05T21:32:42.408+08:00Bought a new NAN light for my parrot fish tank after the previous one died on me...<br /><br />This one uses T8 bulb and is fully submersible into the water!!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TIObvgSti1I/AAAAAAAAE68/DFn6Wio8thM/s1600/100_4341.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TIObvgSti1I/AAAAAAAAE68/DFn6Wio8thM/s320/100_4341.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513421609256192850" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1618460779622813018?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-49226428331016018342010-08-24T09:41:00.002+08:002010-08-24T09:45:21.271+08:00Water and electricity do not mix...<br /><br />That's a lesson learnt after my tank lighting tripped and caused the whole house to plunge into darkness.<br /><br />Really feel like upgrading to a Nan light now, which is submersible<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4922642833101601834?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-81494052883440145522010-08-07T10:20:00.001+08:002010-08-07T10:20:26.796+08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div><a rel='nofollow' href='http://lx.im/5XKT?v=Dl5MOyjcN-9SS6GG6lzY2JEz8qhIPlnu5a8BI_wJL2_EgVgu9ofCNL4OWZpXUrbDZUBQDA0iZ2uHmvscYMNqIQ' style='text-decoration: none; font-size:medium'>SOL</a> - <span style='color: #006600'>www.seaoflove.com</span></div><div>Looking for Love? 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 253px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TEA2TueoqYI/AAAAAAAAE0c/XXuzM1IF14Y/s320/31807_10150186940415321_647195320_12286924_7157421_n.jpg" border="0" /></a> Has fish keeping evolved to a new level?<br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1942005448135635908?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-12517244033266718562010-07-11T21:27:00.002+08:002010-07-11T21:33:23.867+08:00It's been a long time since I had the time to go to Qian Hu, and I must say that there have been lots of changes since I had been there the last time round.<br /><br /><div>As usual... rows and rows of tropical fishes...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TDnHPzzZSEI/AAAAAAAAEz8/6nZtzEv8UCI/s1600/IMAGE_907.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TDnHPzzZSEI/AAAAAAAAEz8/6nZtzEv8UCI/s320/IMAGE_907.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492640294972770370" /></a>fancy polka dotted rays....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TDnHPMc_uPI/AAAAAAAAEz0/31LX6cwoaoE/s1600/IMAGE_906.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TDnHPMc_uPI/AAAAAAAAEz0/31LX6cwoaoE/s320/IMAGE_906.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492640284409837810" /></a>.. and even tree frogs...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TDnHOh4_pCI/AAAAAAAAEzs/R7qCI2bKe7Q/s1600/IMAGE_905.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TDnHOh4_pCI/AAAAAAAAEzs/R7qCI2bKe7Q/s320/IMAGE_905.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492640272984548386" /></a>... what caught my eyes were some clown loaches with uncommon markings... bought 5 of them.. and got a 10% discount from the storekeeper...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1251724403326671856?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-29287566901739067992010-07-11T12:01:00.001+08:002010-07-11T12:02:30.248+08:00It's the weekend!<br /><br />Finally time to do major water changes to my tanks!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2928756690173906799?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-31533309793175028782010-07-06T21:14:00.001+08:002010-07-06T21:14:00.264+08:00Alright... bought these fish food from Hikari to pamper my fishes!!!<div><br /></div><div>Hikari Cichlid Excel:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TDCJaKyJudI/AAAAAAAAEy8/0meHWx_L0B8/s1600/IMAGE_888.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TDCJaKyJudI/AAAAAAAAEy8/0meHWx_L0B8/s320/IMAGE_888.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490039028428945874" /></a>Hikari Wheat Germ:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TDCJZsduvZI/AAAAAAAAEy0/OwYTJKL791o/s1600/IMAGE_887.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TDCJZsduvZI/AAAAAAAAEy0/OwYTJKL791o/s320/IMAGE_887.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490039020290227602" /></a>I really love to use Hikari feed for my fishes!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>The water does not seem to cloud as bad and leach out colourings from the red pigments!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-3153330979317502878?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-8562741988464163422010-06-19T23:24:00.003+08:002010-07-04T21:17:41.662+08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TCdt0Y9rEmI/AAAAAAAAExI/5C4Nsde1p5o/s1600/IMAGE_869.jpg"></a>Discovered these little crabs in a box of oysters while I was packing some today:<div><br /></div><div>So cute...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TCdtzabUXFI/AAAAAAAAEw4/jzunTvRdeqk/s1600/IMAGE_864.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TCdtzabUXFI/AAAAAAAAEw4/jzunTvRdeqk/s320/IMAGE_864.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487475401008897106" /></a>Wonder if can keep them as pets in Singapore...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TCdt0Y9rEmI/AAAAAAAAExI/5C4Nsde1p5o/s1600/IMAGE_869.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TCdt0Y9rEmI/AAAAAAAAExI/5C4Nsde1p5o/s320/IMAGE_869.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487475417795990114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TCdtz2-Q-hI/AAAAAAAAExA/z-lRAgtcj-8/s1600/IMAGE_868.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/TCdtz2-Q-hI/AAAAAAAAExA/z-lRAgtcj-8/s320/IMAGE_868.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487475408671668754" style="display: block; 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Died on the way home...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S-bGOdRXSjI/AAAAAAAAEn4/jXVoYCz8Yno/s1600/IMAGE_802.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469276749165972018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S-bGOdRXSjI/AAAAAAAAEn4/jXVoYCz8Yno/s320/IMAGE_802.jpg" border="0" /></a> RIP! <div> </div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4781643976011155930?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-22072282107238275282010-03-16T21:18:00.002+08:002010-03-16T21:21:28.110+08:00Wow.. been a long time since I updated this blog!~<br /><br />Over the weekend, introduced some apple snails into my tank, and was surprised by this whole bunch of eggs on the tank lid when I got home from work!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S5-FilyzwUI/AAAAAAAAEkg/6cM3z4hGDFc/s1600-h/IMAGE_760.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449220903448854850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S5-FilyzwUI/AAAAAAAAEkg/6cM3z4hGDFc/s320/IMAGE_760.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S5-FiP1hVaI/AAAAAAAAEkY/a9cBPv7uwv4/s1600-h/IMAGE_759.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449220897554650530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S5-FiP1hVaI/AAAAAAAAEkY/a9cBPv7uwv4/s320/IMAGE_759.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2207228210723827528?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-47452915399609111482010-02-23T23:45:00.000+08:002010-02-24T11:49:03.677+08:00I was at an aquarium store in the evening after work, and was looking for some aquatic snails for my tanks when the store owner told me that they did not stock them and other freshwater shrimps anymore as people had the tendency not to place back the air operated filters back into the tanks after they had caught them, resulting in massive losses.<div><br /></div><div>Thus, the store stopped stocking them..</div><div><br /></div><div>Sigh...</div><div><br /></div><div>The result of inconsiderate hobbyists!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4745291539960911148?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-7711526032104977432010-02-21T09:19:00.001+08:002010-02-21T09:20:40.079+08:00Just came back from my holiday, realised that the water in my tank has become much clearer!<div><br /></div><div>Must be the effect of not over feeding...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-771152603210497743?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-45927077093271608012010-01-24T21:47:00.000+08:002010-01-24T21:47:00.763+08:00<div>My experience of using Seachem Prime as a water conditioner has certainly been good...</div><div> </div><div>So I decided to buy a 2 litre bottle which costs me $58!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429931680727958034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S1r-GDhuAhI/AAAAAAAAEb0/sNgr2lmHksg/s320/100_4136.JPG" border="0" /></div><br />Pretty much looks like a regular bleach container, don't you think so?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4592707709327160801?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-5687449386646292592010-01-20T19:03:00.000+08:002010-01-20T19:03:00.261+08:00It just pondered upon me that the lunar zodiac animal for Lunar New Year 2010 happens to be the tiger...<br /><br />Don't you think it would be auspicious to include fishes with tiger colouration / markings into your tank?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-568744938664629259?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-1802085341310781642010-01-19T18:59:00.000+08:002010-01-19T18:59:00.253+08:00I think I have gotten the clown loach bug recently!!!!<br /><br />Anyway.. did some online research and found out that there are many other types of patterns that clown loaches have!!!<br /><br />Amazing!! It makes me wanna go find all of them!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S1LuHEluc7I/AAAAAAAAEbc/fIT-5JgYTXI/s1600-h/clown+loach.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427662306193339314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S1LuHEluc7I/AAAAAAAAEbc/fIT-5JgYTXI/s320/clown+loach.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Image from: <a href="http://www.loaches.com/articles/clown-loach-coloration-marking-variations">Loaches.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-180208534131078164?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-10808970927601161072010-01-16T12:59:00.001+08:002010-01-16T13:02:43.781+08:00Got three pieces of jumbo clown loaches recently...<br /><br />Very active guys...<br /><br />Swimming with the rest of the slightly smaller clown loaches I have in my tank..<br /><br />Some pics of them (taken with flash):<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S1FIHPp8MJI/AAAAAAAAEa8/mSRKHM-CX7I/s1600-h/100_4125.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427198315256885394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S1FIHPp8MJI/AAAAAAAAEa8/mSRKHM-CX7I/s320/100_4125.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S1FIGqJNhFI/AAAAAAAAEa0/Fwsl4pwDZzk/s1600-h/100_4117.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427198305187497042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S1FIGqJNhFI/AAAAAAAAEa0/Fwsl4pwDZzk/s320/100_4117.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S1FIGLgJR0I/AAAAAAAAEas/2YuiKebpIoc/s1600-h/100_4118.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427198296962189122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S1FIGLgJR0I/AAAAAAAAEas/2YuiKebpIoc/s320/100_4118.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Without flash:<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S1FIFuCj1pI/AAAAAAAAEak/dzI1FRiVz-I/s1600-h/100_4121.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427198289053472402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/S1FIFuCj1pI/AAAAAAAAEak/dzI1FRiVz-I/s320/100_4121.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1080897092760116107?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-50298432693050435492010-01-14T20:09:00.001+08:002010-01-14T20:14:27.646+08:00<blockquote>SINGAPORE: Investigations are being carried out after several fish died at a local koi competiton. One fish owner, Jemmy Tan, is suspecting foul play.<br /><br />He said all the fish in the Young Koi Show were placed in the same type of water but only his batch of 10 were affected.<br /><br />A koi can command a market value of up to S$20,000 and Mr Tan is estimating his losses run into tens of thousands of dollars.<br /><br />But this isn't the first time mischief has plagued the show. Mr Tan said one of his championship fish had its tail cut after winning the title a few years.<br /><br />Mr Tan has filed a police report and has sent his fish for further analysis. - CNA/vm </blockquote><br /><br />Can't believe such a thing actually happened in Singapore.<br /><br />I wonder if the people were so jealous that they had to resort to doing this.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-5029843269305043549?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-44159759494999498282010-01-13T07:03:00.001+08:002010-01-13T07:04:53.783+08:00Going on reservist training has certainly rekindled my passion for the aquatic hobby..<br /><br />Looking forward to a revamp in my tank!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4415975949499949828?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-34243703857228362932009-12-31T05:53:00.000+08:002009-12-31T05:54:13.665+08:00Today's New Year's Eve..<div><br /></div><div>As we bid farewell to 2009 and welcome 2010... </div><div><br /></div><div>my new year resolution for my aquatic hobby would be to be more disciplined and maintain stringent water quality in my tanks!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-3424370385722836293?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-36959099595097754932009-12-18T20:03:00.002+08:002009-12-18T20:08:48.366+08:00SYDNEY – Australian scientists have discovered an octopus in Indonesia that collects coconut shells for shelter — unusually sophisticated behavior that the researchers believe is the first evidence of tool use in an invertebrate animal. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416546285298641442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SytwJfyv6iI/AAAAAAAAETk/M8Fn0kHMLIw/s320/capt_32e65f33cec34a7abb24b7be0cd23938_australia_coconut_octopus__vic102.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />The scientists filmed the veined octopus, Amphioctopus marginatus, selecting halved coconut shells from the sea floor, emptying them out, carrying them under their bodies up to 65 feet (20 meters), and assembling two shells together to make a spherical hiding spot.<br /><br />Julian Finn and Mark Norman of Museum Victoria in Melbourne observed the odd activity in four of the creatures during a series of dive trips to North Sulawesi and Bali in Indonesia between 1998 and 2008. Their findings were published Tuesday in the journal Current Biology.<br /><br />"I was gobsmacked," said Finn, a research biologist at the museum who specializes in cephalopods. "I mean, I've seen a lot of octopuses hiding in shells, but I've never seen one that grabs it up and jogs across the sea floor. I was trying hard not to laugh."<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416546287759451794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SytwJo9c5pI/AAAAAAAAETs/lt2DibgXPUE/s320/capt_photo_1260875105524-3-0.jpg" border="0" /><br />Octopuses often use foreign objects as shelter. But the scientists found the veined octopus going a step further by preparing the shells, carrying them long distances and reassembling them as shelter elsewhere.<br /><br />That's an example of tool use, which has never been recorded in invertebrates before, Finn said.<br /><br />"What makes it different from a hermit crab is this octopus collects shells for later use, so when it's transporting it, it's not getting any protection from it," Finn said. "It's that collecting it to use it later that is unusual."<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416546296312282018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 296px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SytwKI0mu6I/AAAAAAAAET0/9IHZ3HZZU3g/s320/capt_photo_1260866892734-3-0.jpg" border="0" /><br />The researchers think the creatures probably once used shells in the same way. But once humans began cutting coconuts in half and discarding the shells into the ocean, the octopuses discovered an even better kind of shelter, Finn said.<br /><br />The findings are significant, in that they reveal just how capable the creatures are of complex behavior, said Simon Robson, associate professor of tropical biology at James Cook University in Townsville.<br /><br />"Octopuses have always stood out as appearing to be particularly intelligent invertebrates," Robson said. "They have a fairly well-developed sense of vision and they have a fairly intelligent brain. So I think it shows the behavioral capabilities that these organisms have."<br /><br />There is always debate in the scientific community about how to define tool use in the animal kingdom, Robson said. The Australian researchers defined a tool as an object carried or maintained for future use. But other scientists could define it differently, which means it's difficult to say for certain whether this is the first evidence of such behavior in invertebrates, Robson said.<br /><br />Still, the findings are interesting, he said.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416546301024729970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SytwKaYI-3I/AAAAAAAAET8/j6LtIOIuf9Y/s320/capt_280399931237466da910b287411cfe33_australia_coconut_octopus__vic103.jpg" border="0" /><br />"It's another example where we can think about how similar humans are to the rest of the world," Robson said. "We are just a continuum of the entire planet."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-3695909959509775493?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-84674241284496105022009-12-05T22:02:00.001+08:002009-12-05T22:02:57.823+08:00My fish tank has been in a state of neglect of the past week...<br /><br />Will have to do major water changes tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-8467424128449610502?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-45383126417462137082009-11-11T11:07:00.000+08:002009-11-11T11:58:43.254+08:00While I enjoy eating live oysters....<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SvnydhGXGGI/AAAAAAAAEMc/B9El6qDGyuI/s1600-h/IMAGE_598.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402615816922798178" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SvnydhGXGGI/AAAAAAAAEMc/B9El6qDGyuI/s320/IMAGE_598.jpg" /></a><br /><br />My fishes do get some indulgence too! </p><p>In the form of the oyster shells used for buffering the tank water!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4538312641746213708?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-22330073642949802032009-10-10T20:31:00.000+08:002009-10-10T20:33:06.519+08:00So sorry...<br /><br />If you have noticed, there are some missing pictures in my previous pictures..<br /><br />Apparently, some server at Shareapic (where my pictures are hosted) has crashed, which explains the missing pictures..<br /><br />Hope they solve the problem soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2233007364294980203?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-49801143220988895522009-10-08T21:33:00.000+08:002009-10-09T00:53:45.121+08:00Nothing feels as good as being home!<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SsyZG3mY4EI/AAAAAAAAECE/_VtH2mcp8hg/s1600-h/100_4049.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389851197338869826" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SsyZG3mY4EI/AAAAAAAAECE/_VtH2mcp8hg/s320/100_4049.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My injured betta back at home at last!<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SsyZGf3j4RI/AAAAAAAAEB8/RXPzoHEoPFo/s1600-h/100_4045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389851190968443154" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SsyZGf3j4RI/AAAAAAAAEB8/RXPzoHEoPFo/s320/100_4045.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SsyZFq-Js5I/AAAAAAAAEB0/7AgA7gZXOcw/s1600-h/100_4044.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389851176769008530" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OImJwESyebU/SsyZFq-Js5I/AAAAAAAAEB0/7AgA7gZXOcw/s320/100_4044.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4980114322098889552?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-12014141605419715752009-09-30T06:51:00.001+08:002009-09-30T06:52:43.506+08:00Wow...<br /><br />It's really been some time since I updated this blog.... been quite busy recently... but that doesnt mean that I have neglected my fishes!<br /><br />They are still doing well..<br /><br />Will grab some pictures and do some updates soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1201414160541971575?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-33186758396255276042009-08-28T22:58:00.001+08:002009-08-28T22:59:27.592+08:00It's amazing to see how much new leaves and shoots there are!<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-19019120-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/019019120.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-19019121-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/019019121.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-19019122-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/019019122.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-19019123-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/019019123.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br />And the best thing is that they are growing in indirect light.. with a cling film on the pot!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-3318675839625527604?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-2258843637952872192009-08-19T22:21:00.001+08:002009-08-19T22:27:53.045+08:00I am quite pleased..<div><br /></div><div>My injured betta is recovering...</div><div><br /></div><div>No more open wounds!</div><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18890904-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018890904.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18890909-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018890909.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18890913-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018890913.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-225884363795287219?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-19834500115043934752009-08-18T23:28:00.001+08:002009-08-18T23:39:54.169+08:00<p>I thought anubias species were supposed to be hardy...</p> <div><br /></div><div>Apparently not so...</div><div><br /></div><div>Not sure why my anubias have been turning brown recently...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018877391.jpg" border="0" /><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018877394.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>Anyone knows?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1983450011504393475?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-10414891884739846392009-08-12T22:36:00.003+08:002009-08-12T22:38:05.189+08:00Just some update on the injured fish...<div><br /></div><div>The infected part now has no more white cotton wool growth, seems to be some healing taking place, there is a sudden recess in the body where he got injured..</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18779180-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018779180.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18779181-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018779181.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p><br /></p><p>It pains me to see a fish that I rescued from ending up as feeder fish, turning into a beauty and getting injured..</p><p>Get well soon.. little one!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1041489188473984639?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-13891354842474514002009-08-10T22:41:00.002+08:002009-08-10T22:43:53.729+08:00My injured betta seems to be doing better then yesterday...<div><br /></div><div>His colour has came back, and the open wound on the fish does not seem to be 'bleeding' anymore... hopes he recovers..</div><div><br /></div><div>Trying to keep my water very clean to prevent any secondary infections!</div><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18748842-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018748842.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18748843-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018748843.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18748844-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018748844.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1389135484247451400?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-27988767619611151972009-08-09T21:00:00.001+08:002009-08-10T22:35:57.645+08:00Discovered a freak accident just in time...<br /><br />My betta that I rescued from a bag of feeders was stuck in an ornament...<br /><br />Managed to help it dislodge from the ornament.<br /><br />However, part of its body has been torn.. god knows how long it had been submerged without coming to the surface for water...<br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18732436-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018732436.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br /><br />Thank god it is alive..<br /><br />Isolating this little guy, hope it gets well.. before I can reintroduce him back to his tank!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2798876761961115197?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-39248941094252834272009-08-02T22:56:00.002+08:002009-08-02T23:00:56.364+08:00My Cryptocoryne longicauda is having lots of plantlets shoots coming out....<br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18616788-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018616788.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18616803-fishy-passion---aug-09-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018616803.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p>Signs of good environment? <div><br /></div><div>It seems to be doing well in the bottled container..</div><div><br /></div><div>Let's hope I can get the plantlets into another container at a slightly bigger stage!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-3924894109425283427?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-69157749821830307732009-07-28T13:37:00.000+08:002009-07-28T13:37:00.602+08:00Amazing new growth from my Crypto Wendtii...<div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18508782-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018508782.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18508785-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018508785.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18508788-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018508788.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br /></div><div>It has sprouted numerous new leaves, which are slightly different in shape from when they are grown submerged.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope to see it flower soon...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-6915774982183030773?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-23809083364920963762009-07-23T20:32:00.003+08:002009-07-23T20:40:22.184+08:00An update on my cryptos that I have planted emmersed in the pot:<br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18401853-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018401853.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18401861-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018401861.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18401870-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018401870.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p>More new leaves... more foliage.. new shoots too.. the plants have seemed to have anchored themselves into the gravel firmly.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2380908336492096376?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-52221156367039555612009-07-18T10:30:00.002+08:002009-07-18T10:33:38.655+08:00Wow...<br /><br />Wonder if this is due to the Great Singapore Sale!<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18298513-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018298513.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18298517-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018298517.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br />Got this Oto fish food at just a dollar! Think will be great for the fishes in my planted tank!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-5222115636703955561?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-6041332519692038942009-07-16T22:22:00.002+08:002009-07-16T22:23:39.930+08:00Noticed that my parrot fish tank seems to be a tinge of red in colour!<br /><br />Which is weird....<br /><br />Not sure if its due to the colour coming out from the feed!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-604133251969203894?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-83622477079428851722009-07-15T20:18:00.001+08:002009-07-15T20:20:43.034+08:00Not exactly....<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18227281-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018227281.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18227285-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018227285.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p>More like oyster shells for the filtration system in my parrot tank..<br /><br />Added these to buffer the water to maintain the pH of the tank!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-8362247707942885172?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-12498938277972558412009-07-12T20:06:00.002+08:002009-07-12T20:09:06.397+08:00I checked on the status of my newly potted <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cryptos</span> earlier in the evening...<br />and noticed that they were indeed starting to dry up.<br /><br />I guess.. living on a high rise <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">HDB</span> flat, winds are definitely inevitable.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18210788-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018210788.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18210801-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018210801.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p>As such, decided to use microwave cling film to spread over the whole pot, hopefully, this will aid in maintaining the humidity levels within the pot, while still allowing light in!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1249893827797255841?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-38244581638654661682009-07-12T15:24:00.002+08:002009-07-12T15:43:43.495+08:00Wow...<br /><br />I spent nearly the whole Sunday preparing the planting of my wild cryptos in a pot today...<br /><br />This post will therefore be a little more picture intensive..<br /><br />Here are some of the items you will need:<br /><br />A pot, of course, get one without holes, since crypto will prefer a little water logged environment.<br /><br /><div align="center">Next, I used some dried sphagnum moss, since these are pretty good at holding water:<br /><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205627-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205627.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205637-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205637.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div>How the moss looks like when dry, and after hydration:<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205641-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205641.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205650-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205650.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br />Next added some peat moss to the hydrated sphagnum moss, as it supposedly aids in lowering the pH:<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205669-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205669.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205676-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205676.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br />After which, I added a thin layer of activated carbon and charcoal, which supposedly aids adsorption of any toxic stuff:<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205694-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205694.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205703-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205703.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br />Next, a layer of lightweight expanded clay aggregate was added, this helps to provide some aeration to the roots area, and also aids in the transport of water from the sphagnum moss area to the soil level at the top:<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205710-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205710.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br />Final layer, I used a different brand of planting soil mix today, as the usual aquarium shop that I frequent is closed on Sundays, and the neighbouring shop does not stock that brand:<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205681-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205681.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205782-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205782.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205717-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205717.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br />Upon completion, its time to take out the cryptos from their packaging, noticed that some of them have broken leaves, bitten worm hole leaves... signs of really wild cryptos?<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205722-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205722.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205731-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205731.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205746-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205746.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br />The completed pot of wild cryptos... note that there is water filled in the pot.. that the top soil still feels wet, but no dead spots of water, as I do not want to encourage the breeding of mosquitoes!<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18205762-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018205762.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>Hope they will flourish well.. placing them in area with lesser winds and indirect sunlight!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-3824458163865466168?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-66755630739794080242009-07-10T20:49:00.002+08:002009-07-10T20:56:38.312+08:00Alright, I really think I have been bitten by the crypto bug!!!<br /><br />Got myself not one specimen, but another 5 more today!!<br /><br />Planted 2 in a container already!<br /><br />Here's one C. longicauda, which I have already planted:<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18168945-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018168945.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18168947-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018168947.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18168949-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018168949.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left">C. sp barclaya, also planted in the container:</p><p align="center"> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18168951-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018168951.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18168953-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018168953.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Then I realised that I had another 3 specimens not planted, but I am short of 1 container and potting mix to plant the rest, so these 3 will stay bagged temporarily!</p><p>C. zakulii</p><p> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18168955-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018168955.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>C. purpurea, this specimen has beautiful purple coloured leaves on the underside! </p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18168976-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018168976.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p></p><p>C. cordata</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18168978-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018168978.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-6675563073979408024?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-90565698150128587322009-07-07T13:31:00.002+08:002009-07-07T13:37:22.887+08:00Before I start writing about the new wild crypto I got, would just like to do some sharing on how convenient it is to have a photo in my handphone.<br /><br />You see some time back I bought some containers from Daiso at IMM, and yesterday, while I was at their Plaza Singapura branch, I was looking high and low for the same model of plastic container so that I could have a stackable design for my bottled garden.<br /><br />Nearly gave up the search, until I remembered that I have a photo of the container in my handphone! Thank god, the staff there was so friendly and she brought me to the shelf where the containers were placed: right at the bottom of the shelf!<br /><br />The new containers:<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18099882-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018099882.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div align="left">Ok.. here's the new wild crypto I got today, it is labelled as Crypto Natuna Sp. 5 :</div><div align="center"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18099886-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018099886.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18099887-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018099887.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18099889-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018099889.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><p>When I removed the wool from the little black container, I realised that it was just a cutting without any roots at all! So let's just hope it will grow well emersed in a bottle!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-9056569815012858732?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-85242180800956664432009-07-05T21:48:00.002+08:002009-07-05T21:53:51.727+08:00My fishes are not accepting this frozen Brine Shrimp since I last fed them months back!<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-18057607-fishy-passion---july-uploads.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/018057607.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p></p><br /><br />Strange thing.. considering, this was their favourite food back then!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-8524218080095666443?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-48609605999110456302009-06-30T22:21:00.001+08:002009-06-30T22:24:14.198+08:00On the advice of some forummer from Arofanatics, I got some substrate to plant my crypto wendtii in!<br /><br />Got this brand with Japanese words all over, it is labelled as Custom Soil:<br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17967945-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017967945.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17967948-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017967948.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="left"><br />The particle size is quite small, and i realised that, it gets crushed pretty easily too! </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17967952-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017967952.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="left"><br />Here is my crpyto after planting in the bottle:<br /><br /></div><p align="center"> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17967956-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017967956.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17967963-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017967963.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4860960599911045630?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-43370880513341485742009-06-25T23:27:00.002+08:002009-06-25T23:29:31.762+08:00I am trying to grow my Crpyto wendtii emmersed as adviced by some of the forummers in Arofanatics!<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17867722-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017867722.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17867725-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017867725.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Left in its original pot with the wool inside... and just place sufficient water to keep the wool moist...</p><p>See how thing goes, hope to see the crypto flower, as it is said that they only do so emmersed and not submerged!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4337088051334148574?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-48533149610509892022009-06-24T17:01:00.002+08:002009-06-24T17:06:27.208+08:00<p>Got a bag of cherry shrimps today, decided that it would be good for them to clean up any left over foods as well as the melting cryptos if any, you can see the whole army of them soaking in the bag floating in the tank for temperature to stabilize prior to introduction in the tank!</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17848690-fishy-passion---cherry-shrimps.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017848690.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17848694-fishy-passion---cherry-shrimps.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017848694.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17848696-fishy-passion---cherry-shrimps.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017848696.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p>Very nice, dainty shades of pink and for some, salmon pink, the actually 'fall in' to get into the their new tank.. so cute:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17848699-fishy-passion---cherry-shrimps.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017848699.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17848704-fishy-passion---cherry-shrimps.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017848704.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17848707-fishy-passion---cherry-shrimps.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017848707.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>After getting into their tank, they quickly make their way to different places, hiding amongst the crypto wendtii, on the marimo moss balls etc..:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17848805-fishy-passion---cherry-shrimps.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017848805.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17848838-fishy-passion---cherry-shrimps.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017848838.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17848845-fishy-passion---cherry-shrimps.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017848845.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4853314961050989202?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-66579711693738845662009-06-23T18:41:00.003+08:002009-06-23T18:49:38.095+08:00<p>I thought that I lost a mountain shrimp today when I saw this:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17830499-fishy-passion---mountain-shrimp.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017830499.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17830501-fishy-passion---mountain-shrimp.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017830501.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Turns out that the little critter just moulted and thats the moult..</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17830503-fishy-passion---mountain-shrimp.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017830503.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>The shrimp looking happier admist the newly planted crypts!</p><p>Pretty amazing to see these gentle giants feed using their modified claws which open up in a fan like structure to filter passing foods!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-6657971169373884566?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-81344428936937022652009-06-22T17:24:00.000+08:002009-06-22T17:24:01.345+08:00Just an update of my parrot fish tank:<br /><br />Beautiful yuanbao parrot:<br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788531-parrots-june-2009.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788531.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788545-parrots-june-2009.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788545.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br />The small 'white' parrot i got now seems to be turning a little orange in colour, not sure if its due to the diet:<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788551-parrots-june-2009.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788551.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br />Other miscellanous shots:<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788527-parrots-june-2009.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788527.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788538-parrots-june-2009.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788538.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788549-parrots-june-2009.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788549.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-8134442893693702265?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-64125680333307617792009-06-21T17:08:00.003+08:002009-06-21T17:17:10.668+08:00Not exactly me.. ..<br /><br />But my crypto seems to be melting away....<br /><br /><p align="center"> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788319-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788319.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><div align="center"><br />What was once a bushy healthy plants... is not reduced to a state of not more then 10 healthy leaves.<br /><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788325-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788325.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788342-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788342.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788320-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788320.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788317-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788317.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788322-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788322.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17788323-crpyto-melt.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017788323.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="left"><br />Understand from many sources on the Internet that crypto melt is a common syndrome when the plants are given a change of environment, in terms of lighting levels and duration, pH, etc, which is definitely the case since transplanting.<br /><br />One thing that comforts me is that I tried tugging at the plants... thankfully, the root systems have seem to be more established.. not as lose as when I planted them..<br /><br />Hope the beauties will regenerate their crowning glory soon... will update accordingly! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-6412568033330761779?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-74720287747557192932009-06-20T22:59:00.002+08:002009-06-20T23:04:33.285+08:00Bought this Azoo Condensed Fertilizer for my cryptos after reading that they have voracious appetite for nutrients!<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17774084-fishy-passion--azoo-substrate-fert.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017774084.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17774097-fishy-passion--azoo-substrate-fert.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017774097.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left">Quite spoiled for choice when I was at the fish shop actually.. and it certainly took me some time before I could make a decision on which substrate fertilizer to choose!</p><p align="left">This is how the fertilizer looks: </p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17774094-fishy-passion--azoo-substrate-fert.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017774094.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17774089-fishy-passion--azoo-substrate-fert.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017774089.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Quite curious, as I am a newbie to this.. will the 'ball' actually shrink over time??</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-7472028774755719293?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-69789041647666072542009-06-18T22:06:00.002+08:002009-06-18T22:13:59.665+08:00As the title says so....<br /><br />random shots of my pleco tank..<br /><br />Introducing some of the inhabitants...<br /><br />From left to right:<br /><br />an albino veil tail pleco, L014 sunshine pleco, cory sitting in pottery..<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17560902-pleco-random-shots.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017560902.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17560903-pleco-random-shots.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017560903.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17560904-pleco-random-shots.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017560904.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Another L014, Whiptail catfish!</p><p align="center"> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17560905-pleco-random-shots.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017560905.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17560906-pleco-random-shots.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017560906.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-6978904164766607254?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-38285969513497813202009-06-17T22:27:00.003+08:002009-06-17T22:32:24.774+08:00Just got some new additions to my simple planted tank...<br /><br />A speciecs of anubias that I cant really make out the name on the packaging...<br /><br />I like the reddish stem and interesting shapes of the leaves...<br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17715445-new-plants-june-09.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017715445.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17715446-new-plants-june-09.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017715446.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Been also quite into Cryptocoryne species recently.<br /><br />Got one specimen of Cryptocoryne wendtii tropical, which has a nice brownish and slightly curly leaves...<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17715447-new-plants-june-09.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017715447.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17715448-new-plants-june-09.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017715448.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Also, another specimen of Cryptocoryne wendtii green, which as its name suggests is really has more green tones..</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17715449-new-plants-june-09.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017715449.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17715450-new-plants-june-09.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017715450.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17715455-new-plants-june-09.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017715455.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Hope the plants will survive and flourish well!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-3828596951349781320?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-43173599252004188562009-06-16T23:20:00.003+08:002009-06-16T23:22:09.971+08:00Was at IMM today... so dropped by Daiso to get some of this plastic containers... which will be just perfect for one of my anubias that is growing well in its original plastic cup!<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17700449-fishy-passion.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017700449.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17700450-fishy-passion.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017700450.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17700455-fishy-passion.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017700455.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Hope the new environment will do the plant good... </p><p>For those interested in bottled gardens.. there is really a great variety to choose from at Daiso!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4317359925200418856?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-18874309012228694302009-06-14T22:54:00.002+08:002009-06-14T22:58:11.434+08:00I got a powerhead from a LFS yesterday. The guys there introduced me this model they said would be suitable for my 2ft tank..<br /><br />When I got home and tested it.... gosh... the thing was so strong that my overhead filter nearly overflowed... and there was nearly a mini tsunami in the tank!<br /><br />So I thought I could bring it back to the shop for an exchange.. and when I was there... the people said that it was already used and initially refused to do an exchange for me... until one of the people said that I would have to forfeit part of the money for the previous pump..<br /><br />I was like... it was not even my fault.. when you guys were the people that recommended me the pump...<br /><br />Sigh..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1887430901222869430?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-2192993234141621062009-06-14T21:23:00.000+08:002009-06-14T21:23:01.164+08:00Some time back...<br /><br />I saved this whole group of betta feeders...<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17580773-fishy-passion.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017580773.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17580781-fishy-passion.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017580781.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17580784-fishy-passion.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017580784.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17580792-fishy-passion.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017580792.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17580796-fishy-passion.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017580796.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p>After some caring for them.. some died, some grew... and this piece... happens to be my favourite.. a hot spicy red..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-219299323414162106?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-52018770721877522002009-06-13T20:51:00.002+08:002009-06-13T21:32:33.402+08:00My powerhead failure for my pleco tank died on me today...<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17630604-fishy-passion.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017630604.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p></p><br /><br />Looks like everything is fast pulling a fast one on me these days...<br /><br />Hope to get another power head soon..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-5201877072187752200?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-73021309861462793902009-06-12T18:16:00.001+08:002009-06-12T18:17:36.599+08:00More pics of the wild betta that I got yesterday.... request from people since yesterday pics were not so well taken..<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17600240-wild-betta.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017600240.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17600244-wild-betta.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017600244.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17600246-wild-betta.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017600246.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17600251-wild-betta.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017600251.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17600253-wild-betta.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017600253.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br />As you can see, the colours have intensified.. its a lively shade of red now!<br /><br />So any idea on identity?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-7302130986146279390?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-74913519192371506882009-06-11T21:01:00.001+08:002009-06-11T21:02:42.001+08:00Not sure if this is a wild betta...<br /><br />But I just got it from my LFS... it was sitting in a little jar looking quite pathetic...<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17579208-wild-betta.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017579208.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17579227-wild-betta.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017579227.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17579231-wild-betta.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017579231.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17579249-wild-betta.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017579249.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17579255-wild-betta.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017579255.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17579259-wild-betta.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017579259.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p align="left">Anyone can advise on the identity? </p><p align="left">The pics above were taken in a holding tank before I introduced him into his tank!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-7491351919237150688?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-26118663331085447492009-06-09T22:48:00.002+08:002009-06-09T22:54:06.498+08:00Pretty happy that my so called faulty canister was a false alarm..<br /><br />It got me pretty much worried!<br /><br />Thank god that I do have a back up overhead filter system running in my parrot fish tank, so the canister that was 'down' for about a day was not really much of an issue to my bioload!<br /><br />Carried the top part of the canister all the way down to the aquarium shop that I got it, I was kinda expecting bad unproffessional service, as this shop has been notorious for it, but surprisingly, the service was great!<br /><br />They took time to check the canister to see if it was working.. and the small problem was the slightly stiff impeller.. which has since been loosened!<br /><br />And my canister is now running! A great relief!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2611866333108544749?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-2747125533900831622009-06-08T20:27:00.002+08:002009-06-08T20:28:52.373+08:00Just a couple of days back..<br /><br />I was talking about my veil tail albino brittle nose pleco that had a shell attached to its fins....<br /><br />and when I just saw it again:<br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17518263-fishy" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017518263.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17518264-fishy" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017518264.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17518265-fishy" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017518265.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/View-17518266-fishy" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017518266.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Apparently, the part after the stuck shell fall off...</p><p>Really wonder if it would grow back again!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-274712553390083162?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-79207087145420333892009-06-07T21:15:00.002+08:002009-06-07T21:17:28.237+08:00Could not resist when I saw these at a fish shop earlier today:<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017493112.jpg" border="0" /><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017493120.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div>White parrot fishes!!!!<div><br /></div><div>But sad to say, most were very deformed with an extremely prominent 'beak'.</div><div><br /></div><div>Managed to just choose one piece out of the entire batch that seems to have great potential to develop!<br /><p style="text-align: center;">  <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17493124&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017493124.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17493127&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017493127.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17493128&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview6/017493128.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-7920708714542033389?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-80894521784194723262009-06-06T22:06:00.002+08:002009-06-06T22:12:26.058+08:00Your eyes arent playing tricks on you!!!<br /><br />Click the pic:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16735496&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"></a><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17478748&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017478748.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>and you will see that there are actually clown fishes (marine fishes) and gold fishes (freshwater fishes) in the same tank.. swimming under the same water conditions!! (thanks to Arofanatics forummer, Octane, for use of the pic)</p><p>This was show cased during the Aquarama 2009 and is marketed under the branding of "Magic Water" by GEX, a company based in Singapore!</p><p>Apparently, the company claims that is possible to raise both freshwater and marine fishes in the same tank, citing examples that millions of years ago, there was no such thing as freshwater and marine fishes.. all fishes swam in the same conditions!</p><p>Personally, I feel that such technology is totally uncalled for... we already have enough hobbyists mixing fishes from different habitats that requires different conditions in terms of pH, temperature, etc... will we need another product that allows us to keep both marine and freshwater fishes in the same tank? Another excuse for us to play God?</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-8089452178419472326?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-17439290265105425752009-06-03T21:53:00.001+08:002009-06-03T21:55:58.578+08:00This fragment of shell has been stuck onto the fins of my brittlenose for a long time..<br /><br /><br />It is a long finned variety of the common brittle nose.. somehow, the long fins gave me the impression that it is more fragile..<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17417238&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017417238.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17417245&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017417245.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17417251&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017417251.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br />What do you think I should do?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1743929026510542575?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-9503488739033732062009-05-31T21:47:00.003+08:002009-05-31T22:02:25.264+08:00Did a water change for all my tanks today!!!!<br /><br />Can see that the parrot fishes are extremely happy after a nice water change!!!<br /><br />The water in the tank has really cleared up with the usage of API Streszyme... Do you think the water is much clearer now?<br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349657&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349657.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349672&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349672.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349684&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349684.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349710&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349710.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349723&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349723.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349889&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349889.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349899&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349899.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349905&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349905.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349909&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349909.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349920&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349920.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349961&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349961.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349970&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349970.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Even my clown loaches are happy under the drift wood!</p><p><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349701&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349701.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17349878&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017349878.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-950348873903373206?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-63254868007869343582009-05-30T22:00:00.003+08:002009-05-30T22:07:59.780+08:00Alright, must admit that I have been getting a little busy to update this blog...<br /><br />with my increased work load, even maintaining my tank seems like a hassle to me, as I can hardly find a good time to do a water change!<br /><br />Ever since the water in my tank started to turn cloudy, I have been thinking of what should I do since water changes did not improve the situation much.<br /><p align="left">A friend of mine introduced me API Stresszyme:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16992079&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016992079.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16992080&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016992080.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p align="left">and boy.. did it work wonders!</p><p align="left">The product apparently contains over 300 million live bacteria per teaspoonful. It claims to break down organic compounds that cause dangerous conditions such as ammonia and nitrite poisoning and low oxygen levels. Continuous use assures an active biological filter, cleaner aquarium, healthier fish and good water quality. </p><p align="left">The only drawback I feel is the price tag.. a little expensive for continous usage... literal money down the drain!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-6325486800786934358?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-12674163401916259782009-05-23T22:17:00.003+08:002009-05-31T22:02:04.654+08:00Some time back, I bought a tub of <a href="http://fishypassion.blogspot.com/2009/05/montmorillonite-clay.html">Montmorillonite clay </a>after reading how other forum users had noticed great changes in their fishes when they used this product.<br /><br />I was left pretty disappointed, as I did not see the promised effect for this product.<br /><br />Also, I am now skeptical on how a product like this that claims it has "no less than 67 minerals" as quoted from the packaging has no evidence in the form of a trace anaylsis to substiante its claims! Very strange if you ask me..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-1267416340191625978?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-64373938733065779472009-05-19T22:30:00.002+08:002009-05-19T22:33:13.910+08:00Got an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sms</span> today by someone from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Arofanatics</span> asking me what time I will reach C328 to look at the fishes.<br /><br />Sent me into a fluster, as I thought that I had forgotten all about the proposed meeting...<br /><br />Thank God it was a false alarm...<br /><br />I guess I must have been too busy recently to be in the right frame of mind.. must spend more time watching my fishes to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">destress</span>!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-6437393873306577947?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-25748636447152183672009-05-16T14:44:00.002+08:002009-05-16T14:47:14.857+08:00This has to be advancement in the fish feed industry...<br /><br />I really like feeding my fishes this food Hikari Saki range of sinking goldfish pellets:<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16973950&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16973952&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16973955&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16974070&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16992072&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016992072.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16992076&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016992076.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p align="left">Not sure if it is psychological, but I think my fishes ( even though I do not have any goldfishes) feed better and have better colouration when they are on this diet!</p><p align="left">But there is no mention of the species of probiotic inside the food.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-2574863644715218367?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-61158321617667426062009-05-15T23:08:00.001+08:002009-05-15T23:10:14.121+08:00Got this whip tail catfish today...<br /><br />Trying hard to indentify it..<br />its quite a large piece, pics of it in its bag:<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16973946&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016973946.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16973950&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016973950.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16973952&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016973952.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16973955&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016973955.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Released into tank:</p><p><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16973956&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016973956.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16973959&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016973959.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16974070&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016974070.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16974077&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016974077.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-6115832161766742606?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-48481593805462175282009-05-11T21:52:00.002+08:002009-05-12T07:25:56.354+08:00I actually had this wild betta in my tank for such a long period of time... it's pretty adapt at hiding in between the plants, behind rocks..<br /><br /><br />It's only recently that I discovered the identity of this wild beauty. Introducing you Betta rutilans:<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16763015&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016763015.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16763020&amp;owner=fireopal" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016763020.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><br />It is apparently a mouth brooder... nice colouration.. love the colour of its eyes!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-4848159380546217528?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416940809789920705.post-57707865008143671632009-05-09T14:31:00.001+08:002009-05-09T14:32:52.086+08:00Rescued this bag of feeder bettas at an aquarium store earlier this week.<br /><br />As I observed these fishes, which were so called condemned by others, I learnt new lessons in life and got a new direction to look towards too.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i1LNFtGtQUo&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i1LNFtGtQUo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p><br />Sometimes in life, we just tend to overlook things.<br /><br />Who said we cant learn things from the imperfect?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1416940809789920705-5770786500814367163?l=fishypassion.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fireopalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115896756840558407noreply@blogger.com0