#microaquarium

[nerdby]

I've been very depressed lately cause I've hated all of the print novels I rented from the library and it makes me feel like a failure as a book nerd. Well, I haven't hated all of them -- I tried reading Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor, but I keep getting hung up on the fact that I can't pronounce the names and things correctly and it makes me feel as though I'm being very rude to the characters and author. So now I feel like I need to learn Igbo in order to properly enjoy the book and no offense to Nnedi Okorafor but that sounds more interesting than any fantasy novel.

I'm saying that cause I'm somewhat of a language nerd and cause I also kinda have this fantasy of moving overseas somewhere to become a research zoologist or photojournalist. Like when I was a kid I wanted to learn Swahili, so I could go to Africa and study wild cats. I'm using Duolingo to learn Spanish right now and part of me wants to run away and start over in Argentina or somewhere. But I feel like that would probably be a terrible idea and it's also impossible to immigrate if you're disabled in some cases. Cause apparently a lot of foreign countries don't want to accept immigrants they see as a strain on the economy.

And in a way that's kinda fair but it's also incredibly ableist eugenics bullshit. Cause it's like you try getting an interview in a foreign country with no work experience. I can't even get an interview in New York State without work experience💀 I have been wanting to apply for volunteer positions, but most of the volunteer work in my area is run by conservative Christian charities who I've had negative encounters with. The group home I was in for a while was run by the local Catholic Charities.

Except for the animal shelters and me doing volunteer work in an animal shelter is a terrible idea for a whole bunch of other reasons.

I would want to adopt all of them, basically. Like I can't tell you the number of times I've nearly bankrupted myself putting together an aquarium, so that I could save PetSmart betta fish. That was until it was pointed out to me that it's probably best for all involved if aquarium keeping as a hobby just ceased to exist because of the excess of animal deaths that result from both sheer nonchalance and martyrs with savior complexes who don't have the experience to successfully maintain an aquarium. Like people will purposely overstock aquariums for aesthetic reasons and that results in animal death every freaking time, and of course there are idiots who think microaquariums are humane.

They aren't.

Microaquariums are animal abuse.

But yeah.... There's also the issue that I tend to prefer contemporary literature over fantasy. Contemporary literature is just like the slice-of-life genre, basically. It's where romance novels end up when they don't have a "happy ending" but books like A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman also fall into the genre. I like other genres, too, especially thrillers and horror and I used to be really into scifi before I realized I hate space operas. Space operas are like Star Trek -- a soap opera set in space and I don't know that I hate all of them ever. But all of the ones that I've been recommended extremely corny and full of wishfulment. Which I hate because it feels so unrealistic to me.

And I feel like by this point you're wondering, "Jfc, what is wrong with this guy?" I've been suicidal since I was 12 cause my family was abusive and me being ND and queer just made me an easy target for bullies. So I'm aware that my perspective is definitely skewed. Ish.

Cause hasn't real life always been pretty dramatic?

Anyway, I'm done rambling. I just wanted to post this cause I needed to vent my frustrations a bit. So yeah.....

[oceanboxdesigns]

Did you know there's an insane time period behind the scene to design and engineer every aspect of our MicroTank® Artisan P-1G system from aesthetic details to the technical elements in all functional parts? Beside the craftmanship we prided upon, visual is the core of @oceanboxdesigns! Here's our final 3rd revision of the Stormtrooper EX (Extreme) Limited Edition with updated graphic. If you are a Star Wars fan, which revision would you prefer? #oceanboxdesigns #obdmicrotank #microtank #microaquarium #reefbuilders #reeftanks #reefpack #microreef #eatsleepreef #reefscape #reefart #allmymoneygoestocorals #reefaholics #saltwateraquarium #marineaquarium #reefcandy #reeftabksofinstagram #reeftanksofinstagram #reefbuilders #reefpack #picoreef (at Rowlett, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch5CvP4ry7a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[vekkvlog]

Base in legno . . . . . #vekkvlog #base #legno #wood #piatto #disco #nanoaquarium #microaquarium #vaso #ikeaitalia #ikeastyle #minimalhouse #housedesign #aquariumhobby #aquariumtank #nanotank #aquariumlife #aquariumsofinstagram #instaaquarium #acquario #aquascape #faidate #nofilter #aquariumplants (presso Veneto) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2UJj86o-4T/?igshid=1c0z2a12289ej

[shrimp-an-crafts]

One of the microaquariums that was planted (before and after adding water). This was the tank used for the pregnant red cherries since the spongefilter wouldn’t harm the babies

[connie-awanderingsoul]

I put some local jasper in my husband’s tank. #aquariumdecor #microaquarium #bettatank https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLRMaoho5r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r43y5hjbm7i3

[silvercrow1998-blog]

I just made a New video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vJAfQaTBk14 #microaquarium #microplants #snails #jaraquarium

[umichan00]

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Mini aquarium with cute fish #aquarium #microaqua #microaquarium #fish #cutefish #takaratomy #miniaquarium #miniaquario #miniature #miniaturefish #miniaturefishtank https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqp_UU-nrST/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bmo8wlfaiznj

[thomaspowers]

I have been doing observations on a microaquarium for a botany class at UT. It has been very interesting as I generally just look at rock thin sections through microscopes. Looking though the eyepieces and seeing so much movement and life is a very different experience. In any event, part of the assignment is to keep a blog on my weekly observations. If anyone is interested in basic microbiology than it might be interesting. If anyone notices anything I've said that is wrong it could help me on my grade, so please let me know. Here is the link: http://rockslide-microaquarium.blogspot.com/. The pictures above are a few shots I've taken of little critters I have seen as well as a shot of the MicroAquarium itself I took several weeks ago.

[oceanboxdesigns]

Sneak peak at the final render of our MicroTank® Artisan P-1G Stormtrooper EX (Extreme Edition)! Will you be with the force? Be sure to request notification on our website so you can be notified when our pre-order is live! We are anticipating on this super-crafted system to be selling out quickly. PS. We are also working hard behind the scene to provide custom matching profile lighting and micro reefscapes by @aquaticaptitude for the ultimate MicroTank® package. #oceanboxdesigns #obdmicrotank #microtank #microreef #microaquarium #picoreef #picotank #reeftanksofinstagram #reeftank #reefaquarium #saltwateraquarium #reefhobby #starwarsfan #stormtroopers #stormtrooper #reefbuilders #reef2reef #reefaddict (at Rowlett, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChujKQBLwUC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[oceanboxdesigns]

Today is an exciting Friday at Oceanbox Designs! We’re honored to announce a special partnership with @aquaticaptitude. Please join me in welcoming Chelsie to our team! As an inventor and passionate maker, we are blessed to have the opportunity to be working with like-minded creators in the industry to provide you a next-level experience. We will be working closely with Chelsie to release a limited series of unique HAND-MADE Reefscapes for our MicroTank®Artisan P-1G micro aquarium with the launch of our Stormtrooper EX Limited Edition. With each Reefscape be a unique, one-of-a-kind work of art, you’ll be able to create your own be-spoke Micro-Reef aquarium like no others. #oceanboxdesigns #obdmicrotank #microtank #microaquarium #reefbuilders #reeftanks #reefpack #microreef #eatsleepreef #reefscape #allmymoneygoestocorals #reefaholics #saltwateraquarium #marineaquarium #reefcandy #reeftabksofinstagram #reeftanksofinstagram #reefbuilders #reefpack #picoreef (at Rowlett, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChdkG_ArtM5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[oceanboxdesigns]

MicroTank® P-1G Custom Reefscape P3! Are you ready now? Stay tuned for a super exciting announcement tomorrow! We can't wait to reveal what's lining up ahead. #oceanboxdesigns #obdmicrotank #microtank #microaquarium #reefbuilders #reeftanks #reefpack #microreef #eatsleepreef #reefscape #allmymoneygoestocorals #reefaholics #saltwateraquarium #marineaquarium #reefcandy #reeftabksofinstagram #reeftank (at Rowlett, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cham1hyvJR5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[oceanboxdesigns]

MicroTank® Custom Reefscape P2! Are you ready yet? 🙌😍 #oceanboxdesigns #obdmicrotank #microtank #microaquarium #reefbuilders #reeftanks #reefpack #microreef #eatsleepreef #reefscape #allmymoneygoestocorals #reefaholics #saltwateraquarium #marineaquarium #reefcandy #reeftabksofinstagram #reeftank (at Rowlett, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChaI0OOrF8_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[oceanboxdesigns]

MicroTank® Reefscape P1! Are you ready for it? 🙌😍😊 #oceanboxdesigns #obdmicrotank #microtank #microreef #stormtrooper #starwarsfan #starwarsart #reefscape #reeftank #allmymoneygoestocoral #eatsleepreef #reeftank #microaquarium #picoreef #nanoreef #picotank #picoquarium #saltwateraquarium (at Rowlett, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChZyqiSrmM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[oceanboxdesigns]

Sometime less is more! Here's a few latest FTS of our tiny little reef taken this morning! Happy week ahead y'all! #oceanboxdesigns #obdmicrotank #microtank #microaquarium #microreef #picoreeftank #picoreef #picoaquarium #eatsleepreef #allmymoneygoestocorals #reefbuilders #reefaddict #tankdank #reefcandy #reeftankofinstagram #nanoreef #coralreef (at Rowlett, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChSmITspUNa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[oceanboxdesigns]

Sometime it doesn't seem like it's just one gallon! Here's some late FTS of our tiny little reef taken this morning. For those pre-ordered our MicroTank®️ Artisan P-1G Peninsula SE, we really appreciate your support and patience! We're shipping some orders out today along with a little bonus. Happy Week ahead! #oceanboxdesigns #microtank #obdmicrotank #eatsleepreef #reefbuilders #reeftankofinstagram #microreef #microaquarium #picoreef #nanoreef #picotank #picoaquarium #tankdank #reefaddict #reefcandy (at Rowlett, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChSipNrL5dF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[oceanboxdesigns]

WIP on our new Pico G2 Light! You may be familiar with this light but there's one major flaw, extreme OVERHEATING‼ It was burning hot to the touch after running for only 30min, at this rate it wasn't optimal for the full operation. Our G2 Light has been upgraded with our design of an active cooling system that provide an additional heatsink and dual ball bearings fan. All units are modified and assembled manually one by one, and final QC tested in-house. The result is a luke warm performance running for 7 hours a day for over 6 months on our MicroTank®️ Artisan P-1G. 🙂 ***If you've pre-ordered our latest MicroTank®️ Artisan P1-G, this light is INCLUSIVE. ***If you'd like to pick one up for your own pico tank, we'll have limited stock by the end of the month. Happy 🐪 Day! #oceanboxdesigns #picoreef #microtank #obdmicrotank #microaquarium #picotank #nanoreef #reefbuilders #reefaquarium #reeftankofinstagram #reefhobby #picoreeftank #reefaddict #reefing101 #reeftanks #marineaquarium #saltwateraquarium #reefers #reefingcommunity #reefaholics (at Rowlett, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChGFVBLL1AW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=