Tag Archives: aquarium

Ugly ducklings?

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The past few days have been all about fish. The near-constant rain had delayed operations in my son’s garden and the waterfalls were slowing up enough to make cleaning the pond pumps and filter a matter of some urgency. So, … Continue reading →

Posted in fish, Life | Tagged aquarium, environment, inner beauty, nature | 23 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2019! Fish, bullies and a letter from Darlene Foster’s Dot…

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I’ve been wondering what my two-legs would like for Christmas. I mean, there are loads of things that would be nice for her, but she says there’s not much she needs. But, today I heard her muttering. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Ani's Advent 2019, Guest post | Tagged aquarium, Christmas dogs, fish, letters to santa, presents | 64 Comments

Piscine drama…

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Living with any creature brings Nature into your home. Living with fish gives you a window into their world. You become an observer, lacking true understanding, perhaps, but learning to recognise the behaviours and the silent language expressed by movement, … Continue reading →

Posted in fish | Tagged acceptance, aquarium, fish character, outsider | 32 Comments

The Elusive Shrimp

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“They seek him here, they seek him there…” I couldn’t help thinking about Baroness Orczy’s Elusive Pimpernel as I watched the translucent creature foraging in the corner of the aquarium. He’s not exactly scarlet, being more of a watery pink, … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged aquarium, faith, grace, invisible presence, nature of reality, reality, shrimp, spirituality, symbolism, trust | 2 Comments

The problem with hitchhikers…

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

They’re lurking in there, This I know, I put them there Some time ago; They are the fish The eye forgot… And have I seen them? I have not. * A barbelled snout I just might see If I am … Continue reading →

Posted in fish, Humour, Photography, Poetry | Tagged aquarium, loaches, unseen | 23 Comments

First, catch your fish… #writephoto

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I can’t remember when I last felt so tired. The past couple of weeks have been hectic… in the best possible way… what with the workshop, reconnecting with old friends while they are in the country and all the usual … Continue reading →

Posted in fish, Humour | Tagged aquarium, beauty, darkness, environment, fish tank, moving home, poverty | 50 Comments

Survivors…

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The pearl lace gouramis seem to think spring is in the air. While the female is looking fatter than usual, the male’s chest is brilliant orange and he keeps blowing bubbles. Gouramis build bubble nests on the surface of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, mankind, nature, Photography, Relationships, Responsibility | Tagged against the odds, aquarium, ecosystem, fish, phobia, surival | 62 Comments

Notes from a small dog – a peaceful Sunday…

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The air is cold and clear, there is frost on my outside water bowl. There is no more than a sliver of a moon in a field of stars. It wasn’t my fault she fell over on the ice watching … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged aquarium, frost, humour, powercut | 71 Comments

A tale of tails

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I had to clean the fish tank out Although it’s hot and steamy… The fish were swimming to the glass And couldn’t really see me. There’s one in there, a monster fish… There’s smaller sold for cooking… And he is … Continue reading →