bringing the ocean in....

While we were in Sandestin, David decided it was time to start a saltwater aquarium. He couldn't wait to get home and buy a "nano cube" aquarium. Which I must admit, is a cute aquarium as it is a cube with rounded corners. I started to get nervous as he filled up the aquarium with spring water from Kroger's. I am terrified of having more water damage....what if the aquarium sprung a leak?? David reminded me if it occurred it would a minimum amount of water. I am new to this and had no idea you had to get the pH, sodium, calcium, and nitrates just perfect before you can add corals, anemones, or fish!!! If anything, this fish tank is teaching me patience! David has loved going to fish stores and picking out what he wants to buy. I had a minor (okay major) freak out when I wandering into a section looking at rocks and realized 3 feet in front of me were countless Rubbermaid containers that read "boa constrictors." Oh, needless to say I left and went to Sally Beauty Supply and waited for David to finish shopping. Anyhow, we now have 2 "live rocks" and 2 domino damsel fish that are starter fish. They are named Polka and Dot as they have, you guessed it, dots! We will have these 2 fish for 6 weeks until the water will be ready for more unique things like a chocolate chip starfish and clownfish. The aquarium has two types of lighting: lights that mimic both the sun and the moon. David amazes me at how much he knows about sea life. Sometimes I think he missed his calling as a marine biologist. But hey, who says you need a degree to do what you love? We will post more pictures as our aquarium grows.