Those busy little crustaceans bustled about, eating this, moving that around, and generally being very busy. Fortunately, these days, there’s a new craze called nano tanks in the aquarium world. Those are tanks that are two to ten gallons. While a two-gallon tank might hold a lonely male betta fish, my lovely new five-gallon is just the place for a colony of my little friends.
These aren’t the eating-type shrimp. To be technical, I’ll be raising neocaridinas in blue, red, and yellow…maybe some green, if I’m lucky…and hopefully, all kinds of baby shrimp will come along.
I have been watching videos on YouTube when I’m not writing, and I am so ready! I have also been watching videos on aquascaping eco tanks that don’t require filters or outside supplements (Thank you, MD Fish guy!), and I’ve already overplanted this tank to get its bacteria levels up and its ammonia and nitrites down.
More than you wanted to know, wasn’t it?
The lovely Steve at Las Vegas Exotic Fish has kindly shared his time to get me up to speed, and as soon as my tank cycles for a few more weeks, I will be buying what he calls the Skittles pack, which has all the colors above. Seriously, the man knows his fish and shrimp, y’all. I can’t wait to watch my new buddies without sounding like Darth Vader while breathing through a regulator!
I might even add some Japanese rice fish for interest in the upper part of the tank. Wait, now I’m getting crazy!
As always…
I sincerely appreciate my editor, the JIT team, and you, the readers! We authors couldn’t do it without you. Kelly, you rock!
Until we speak again, I hope your skies are sunny and your days are filled with happiness and good books.
Renée
BOOKS FROM RENÉE
Para-Military Recruiter
(with Michael Anderle)
Recruiter (Book 2)
Accepted (Book 3)
Lead (Book 4)
Recruited (Book 5)
Soldier (Book 6)
Tactical (Book 7)
Officer (Book 8)
Leader (Book 9)
Victor (Book 10)
Appointed (Book 11)
Councilor (Book 12)
Royal (Book 13)
Princess (Book 14)
Peacemaker (Book 15)
Queen (Book 16)
Valerie Stonehold
Shieldmaiden of the Modern World (Book 2)
Arbiter of Shadows (Book 3)
Jewel of the Night’s Mantle (Book 4)
Piercing the Veil
Dangerous Opportunities (Book 1)
Dangerous Responsibilities (Book 2)
Decisions To Make (Book 3)
Reincarnation of the Morrigan
The Way of Wisdom (Book Two)
Angelic Death (Book Three)
A Cold War (Book Four)
A Battle Tune (Book Five)
Broken Ice (Book Six)
A Torn Veil (Book Seven)
Sins of the Past (Book Eight)
The Wild Hunt Comes (Book Nine)
The WereWitch Series
The story follows a central character who is thrust into a complex struggle involving powerful factions and enigmatic forces. As they navigate this perilous landscape, they uncover secrets that could alter the balance of power and their own fate. Jagger and Anderle blend action, suspense, and intricate world-building, creating a narrative filled with twists, strategic maneuvering, and deep character development. The novel explores themes of loyalty, power, and the fight for survival in a richly imagined universe.
