Welcome
What Does "Jank Tank" Mean?
UrbanDictionary defines it as "broken...or of questionable quality" We're all on this learning journey called life together, and sometimes the solutions we come up with...are a little jank. No one is born knowing what the hell a CO2 injector is for, or what you would ever do with volcanic ash substrate- read this site and learn from my mistakes so your tanks can be a little less jank.
Meet Emily
Throughout my journey into aquarium keeping, I have found that there is A LOT of conflicting information out there for beginners. Join a message board and a simple yes or no question turns into a political debate- talking to your local pet store owner makes you wonder if they have ever SEEN a fish before, and if you're like me, no one around you has run into the issues you're running into.
I got you.
Read this site to get some tried-and-true practical advice.
Alpha the Betta
The Greatest of All Time.
Alpha was dropped off in a styrofoam cup in my cubicle my first month at a new job as a "Welcome on Board" gift, along with a bowl, some gravel, and fake plants (Thanks Becky!)
From there, an insane love was sparked, a love that drove me to spend hundreds of dollars and man hours finding the best way to care for him, treat his illnesses, even play with him. He taught me everything I know about bettas, and got me started in this strange, wonderful world of aquariums