Guest shade Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 My name is Jim, I'm 26 and live in Brisbane (Auchenflower) I'm Currently studying acupuncture (Bachelor of Health Science) at Endevour College of Natural Medicine. I play in a band in brisbane called Windmills, I am the Bass player and Vocalist I also ride BMX, write poetry, and read (mostly shamanism, eastern philosophy, theoretical physics, quantum theory, alchemy, magick and the occult, and anything that links them, oh and BMX magazines ;-P ) I also have a bit of an interest in photography. As for fish, I have only just begun on a new path. My interest in Bettas began when my girlfirends housemate moved to London. My girlfriend Jess had been looking after Happy Wedneday the old fighter belonging to her x-housemate. Poor old Happy died a few months before we moved in together and during the move we found his old bowl. I decided that It would be nice to get a new fish, So we went to the valley markets where I knew that a guy sold them. I ended up with 2 new bettas that day and an extra bowl. Now (after another purchase) I have 3 bettas, one of which shares a small tank with a bunch of neon tetras. The expression of genetics in this fascinating species really interests me, I can see my self dabbling in breeding somewhere down the line, but I dont think I would ever do it seriously, however but things do tend to escalate a bit when I get started with a new hobby. Anyway, its all in an unpredictable future, so I will speculate no longer. I look forward to meeting you all. Peace, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Hi Jim , you have a fascinating set of interests! Good to 'meet' you :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shade Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thank you, I like to keep things interesting ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darennkj Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hi Jim, interesting intro there. Since you're in Brisbane, you should give someone's shop a visit one day if you're really into bettas and/or guppies. You'll be amazed at what you see there :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyarlla Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hi Jim It always starts just with one innocent little betta then before you know it you have a whole room devoted to bettas! (oops). They have such funny personalities though. Mine are the grumpy one, the emotional and sensitive one, the show off, the excitable, and the finicky. I fall in love with each one every day all over again and I'm always catching my partner playing with them - I think he's been sucked in too. It sounds as though you are well on your way lol. I used to bmx... then did a little downhill mountainbiking... now I dirtbike. I second the check out someone's shop or at least her videos on youtube Ta, Lyar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shade Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks for the tip to visit someone's shop. I read about it last week and am just waiting till I have a day free to get out there. Lucky for my its only about 15 mins away ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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