Come into your shell with shell-dwelling cichlids 

It really doesn't take a second mortgage or PhD degree to create a spectacular and unique exhibit. Redditer Garrett_TheFerret laid down the foundation for his new "shell dweller paradise," and the results are simply gorgeous. Or as another redditer said: "Who knew a pile of rocks and some shells could look so damn nice?"

Going back to my roots: Planted discus aquariums

These days, my heart and expertise lay with saltwater aquariums. But it was discus that drew me into this addictive hobby. I still remember the first time I saw a discus when I was 7 years old; I was immediately hooked (no pun intended). When I saw discus in a planted aquarium, there was no turning back.