The World is Getting Louder

Let’s be honest: the world is becoming more complicated every day. We are constantly surrounded by noise—notifications, social media trends, and the pressure to always be “doing something.” It is too easy to get influenced by what everyone else is doing and lose track of ourselves.

The Power of “Boring”

In this hobby, we often talk about “boring” things. We talk about water cycles, slow-growing moss, and fish that just… swim. But I’ve learned that “simple and boring” is often the best.

There is a unique kind of peace in watching a fish glide through the water. They aren’t trying to trend on Instagram. They aren’t worried about the future. They are just existing in the moment. When you sit in front of a tank, the world gets quiet. Your heart rate slows down.

Finding What You Really Need

Watching fish is a form of meditation. It gives you the mental space to block out the influence of others and think back to what you actually need.

You don’t need the most expensive high-tech setup or the rarest “designer” fish to be happy. Sometimes, all you need is a stable tank, a healthy fish, and a few quiet minutes to breathe.

Fishkeeping isn’t just about the fish. It’s about creating a small corner of the world that you can control—a place that is calm, simple, and honest.

About Me

By day, I work at a local fish shop here in Malaysia. I’m the person behind the scenes doing the water changes, maintaining the display tanks, and learning the trade secrets from a shop owner with years of experience. I see firsthand which fish thrive and what causes most tanks to fail.

Research-Backed Advice

I believe that a good hobbyist never stops learning. When I’m not on the shop floor, I’m diving into the collection of classic fishkeeping books we keep at the store. I created FishkeepingMY to combine that “old-school” book knowledge with the real-world experience I gain every day at work.

A Hobbyist at Heart

At home, I’m just like you. I keep several tanks of my own, focusing on breeding and observing guppies. My home tanks are where I test what works in our local climate and water conditions, so I can share honest results with you.

The Mission

I started this blog to help Malaysian hobbyists move past the “trial and error” phase. Whether you are into Channa, Guppies, or planted tanks, my goal is to provide stable, honest, and local advice to help you build an aquarium that brings you peace, not stress.