Nestled next to last weeks china set, my girls spied a fish tank.  We have been admiring fish for a while now.  It turns out you need more than a tank. 

After some careful words at the pet store, we came away with water conditioner, nurturing bacteria and instructions. We cleaned, conditioned and dosed and today we fished.

Our new pets are called Blackie (on account of black lips) and Lilly  (named after a favourite baby sitter).  I fear my dearest and I have spent a little more time than the children, admiring the fish antics.