My Love Affair with Fish Tanks

Big news - P and I finally got a fish tank. I do not know what it is about fish tanks with me, but I'm a huge fan. I find them so tranquil, serene, and relaxing. With this new addition to the living room, our apartment finally feels like home. (Okay, the rugs really helped, too.)

Notice the real live plants, folks. They're beautiful. So are the goldfish. My personal favorites are the corronchos. I'm not sure what they're called in English, but they are a type of bottom feeder that happens to be very pretty and have a lot of personality. They are black with whitish spots. We have two of them and they chase each other around all the time. They also have very elegant dorsal fins that they open and close like fans.

We are still in the process of finding the right bubbling treasure chest to round our our aquarium. Sometimes it feels silly to have a fish tank given the temporary nature of this lifestyle. However, I think there is something to be said for this type of creature comfort (I love puns!) even if we have to give them away in about a year.