my morning happy place

Magnum Man

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this tank has not been popular, in past contests, but has proven very stable, for a tank with so much activity, there is probably 40 different residents from cherry shrimp, baby loaches, a shoal of Denison barbs, and a Noah's ark of Hillstream varieties... it's almost always a visual overload, with almost no maintenance, besides the basics... out of a dozen or so tanks, this one is my favorite...
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Every morning when I go out to the fishroom, I get washed over by a wave of contentment. That's not a good choice or words, but as close as I can get. I step into that crowded, noisy room, and while I'm checking the progress of things, how equipment is working, what the fish are doing - I just feel good.
Sometimes I have tasks I may not be as into at that moment- maybe water changing, filter cleaning, etc, but they always somehow lead back to enjoyment. I guess people with gardens, religions, running or workout schedules, a love of cooking - anything like that would understand. I used to get that feeling from my job on many days - a feeling free of excitement but rich in peace and engagement.

For me, it isn't one tank that does it - I don't have a favourite. But when this hobby works for a person, it works very well.
 

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