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Here we are, facing a 12000 liter tank (which would make us much
happier if it was built in our homes). The tank looked really
impressive (having a 5 meter window and a depth of 2.4 meters). This
is another thing we learned from this trip. Depth can make all the
difference between an interesting and a breathtaking tank.
The species in the tank may not look that
impressive (it used to house many more cichlids in the past) but the depth creates the impression of natural. A depth
of 2.4 meters gives the impression that this is the real thing. When
you look at the back of the tank everything fades away creating the
illusion that it goes on for ever.
Francesco is taking a photo of this
tank while Frank has the overall control. You can see through the
tank's glass that only the first 1-1.5 meters are clearly
visible.
Having destroyed Frank's schedule we
decided to split. Thus, while Frank would go back home to prepare
the dinner, the rest of us would visit Hasselt, where Hustinx Discus
was located. A very highly regarded place which is amongst the best
as far as discus are concerned. Of course, we had our own reasons to
visit it. There were rumors that this place also had some freshwater
stingrays.. More calculations for yet one more tank..
Continued in next page
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chronicles : Francesco,
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