PROJECT: GOLDFISH NOOK

Caring for aquarium fish has changed so much over the years due to modern equipment, food inventions, and the variety of fish species constantly being introduced to the market. Along with different aquarium setups that cater to different categories of fish (such as reef and marine for saltwater fish, and planted tanks and garden ponds for freshwater fish), there also sprouted numerous competitions and social media groups. This evolution in the fish-care community can sometimes cause stress, rather than relaxation, to fish caretakers.

We focus so much on how to innovate our fish caring techniques that we tend to forget the essentials – and find joy – in keeping our companion fishes healthy and happy.

To counter the fast-moving pace of the industry, I figured that I could start integrating all my past learning and experiences with the present resources that I have. The idea is to create a project that prioritizes the most basic but most important details over unnecessary aesthetics. I chose to do this for a a companion animal I am most fond of: my goldfish. I called this project “The Goldfish Nook” because my vision is to have a joyful corner for myself and my goldfish.