Month: November 2019

Dehiwala Zoo – A Fun Family Outing

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Sri Lanka maybe a tiny island but it has been blessed with plenty of natural resources. It is known for its many beautiful beaches. The hill areas of Sri Lanka are home to vast plantations of tea and a large portion of the country is covered in rainforest, all of which make the island nation an ideal destination for ecotourists. Animal and nature lovers alike can enjoy the diversity of wildlife and the lush greenery that thrives all over the country.

While the urban capital, Colombo, may not be big on greenery it plays host to the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka. Alternatively known as the Colombo Zoo and the Dehiwela Zoo, the National Zoological Gardens was established in 1936 and is one of the oldest zoos in Asia. The sprawling 10 hectare land houses over 3000 animals and attracts over a million visitors each year. Extensive landscaping has made the zoo a haven of green in the city, and visitors will find beautiful walkways fringed by flower laden trees.

Visitors can also enjoy special Elephant shows and Sea Lion performances. These involve various acrobatics and other antics performed by the above animals. The shows are usually performed daily with fixed show times. The zoo contains a large aquarium, a reptile house where visitors can find rare Albino Indian Cobras as well as an open aviary. Fans of wildcats will get an opportunity to see two White Tigers, the pair are a relatively recent acquisition.

The zoo is located in Dehiwela and it is quite easily accessible. Although the urban areas of Sri Lanka have good infrastructure they may not always be completely reliable in the outlying areas. Sri Lanka travel can be made more convenient by hiring a car. Travellers looking for a good price on Sri Lanka car rental can try Malkey Rent A Car. With a large fleet of cars at their disposal ranging from general cars to luxury cars, tourists have the option of choosing a car according to their budget. In addition to self-driven rentals, one can also opt for chauffeur services. It is a convenient mode of getting around the city and removes most of the hassle involved with travel.

Decorating Around Black Leather Furniture

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Black leather furniture is a highly ideal option to go for when it comes to interior decoration. The fabric is very durable, making it long-lasting and appropriate for children and pets. It may be pricier than a lot of other fabrics, but it’s worth it for the benefits. Generally, the black shiny surface of such furniture goes well with almost any color (if not all colors). This means you can just focus on how much of a contrast you want there to be, rather than worrying what will and won’t go with your black leather furniture.

You have to be careful with decorating when it comes to what you want to achieve though. The furniture can be overpowering, so if you don’t want this then you just have to choose the surrounding decoration wisely, such as the colors of the walls, lamps, curtains, etc. The color tones you choose should be preferably a medium tone, and this creates a good balance and the furniture won’t feel too over the top. With white walls it can stand out too much, and with dark tones there may not be enough contrast to really lift the room. Keep in mind that shades of gray can go well with the black leather furniture, but again, not too dark.

If you’re looking for a balance between masculine and feminine, be sure to add reds, pinks and purples to the room perhaps in the form of cushions and blankets that you can place onto the furniture. This contrast works effectively if you really are trying to achieve something that is neither too masculine nor too feminine. Another great tip is to have lamps, vases, and other items that match the surrounding colors of the room but also contain black. This keeps the color palette consistent throughout the room. If you look around enough, you should be able to find appropriate accents.

Be sure to take lighting into account, whatever room it is your black leather furniture is in. In fact, this can be one of the biggest factors of your decoration: the amount of natural lighting coming in, where it’s hitting, and what kind of artificial lighting you have for nighttime. Have plenty of natural light coming in if you can, but put blinds up so you can control the amount that comes in. Also, consider a dimmer switch for the main lighting so that you can create some ambiance at night. This can also be assisted with adjustable lamps and candles. Basically, having as much control over the lighting as possible is one of the keys.

Last but not least, arrange your black leather furniture appropriately. Don’t have lots of it crowding a space. Spread it out, or if it’s a small room then put some of it in another room. A room crowded with such furniture will again be overpowering, and this is something you may want to avoid. You can always add some of it to your bedroom or dining area

Interior Design And Aquariums

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Producing a great feeling room can be quite a challenge and involve many different factors from colours through to shapes. Creating atmosphere is the key to success, but the atmosphere must be the correct one for the room in question. There is no use in creating a nightclub vibe inside an office! For many people, being near water is extremely relaxing and with the use of aquariums, water can add a large variety of atmospheres and ‘feels’ to any room. By intelligently choosing lighting patterns, positioning of the tank and many more aspects, a specified feel can be achieved via the use of an aquarium. This article goes through a few of the feels that can be created by effectively using aquariums.

Relaxation

This is perhaps the most common use of aquariums; just being near water makes many people feel calm and peaceful in a way that is hard to compete with. Watching fish slowly moving around an aquarium can be very relaxing as it gives the eye something to watch without being over-worked at the same time. Using soft lighting schemes, backgrounds and furniture can also add a great deal to the effect. Aquariums are used to create this atmosphere in many settings from office blocks through to spa’s and health centres.

Excitement

On the complete flip side of the coin, aquariums are becoming more and more popular as additions to nightclubs and bars. With a different approach to lighting aquariums can be easily transformed into exciting elements to any room, enhancing that feeling of excitement. Quite often, people don’t expect to see a fully occupied fish tank when entering a bar, adding a nice pleasant surprise, so it certainly adds to the whole experience…of course beating that of the competitor down the road. LED lighting is becoming increasing popular as a form of aquarium lighting, and this can really suit nightclub, bar and restaurant settings.

The Wow Factor

By choosing to have an aquarium custom designed for your setting, you open yourself up to an endless world of possibilities. Aquariums can be installed as walls, tables, ceilings…anything you can think of. The costs can get fairly hefty with extra-crazy designs however the chance to do something truly unique is often enough to justify the expense. For people who want to add the wow factor to their establishment there is possibly nothing better than an extravagant aquarium included within the design of the room.

Whatever the atmosphere you are looking to achieve, using an aquarium is a sure-fire way to go. Good luck and happy ‘vibe making’!

Arowana Care – Tips On What To Feed Arowanas

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There is a lot to remember when dealing with Arowanas. First, you must know what tank is suitable for them. Next is the issue of what type of water should be used in their tank. Another would be the type of fishes that can live with it. In all of these factors, however, knowing the diet that should be served in your Arowanas is the most important thing to note. What are the preferred options of these fishes when it comes to food? Moreover, what are the things that you should bear in mind about their diet?

To understand fully the type of food that Arowanas want, you should be aware of the nature of this fish type, too. In many biology books, Arowanas are considered meat-lovers. They are carnivores and they need a lot of protein in their body. For you to satisfy this need, their food should be rich in proteins and amino acids. Options that can be served to Arowanas include live shrimps, some worms, or wrigglers of water fruit fleas. However, Arowanas consider insects as a delicacy. Since they are acquainted in living in tropical water in slumps, where insects usually pass or fly by in the surface, they want to experience the same habitat even if they now live in a tank. In such cases, you can consider leaving some grasshoppers or even cockroaches on the water surface.

Another important note when it comes to feeding your Arowana fish is the fact that these fishes are good jumpers. As mentioned before, they eat insects on the surface. For them to reach those meals, they snap their body out into the water to gulp in the unfortunate insect. This can also be the case in your aquariums. If you have left some insects on the surface of the water and the tank is not secured tightly, your Arowana can easily knock off the lid, or the whole aquarium. This is the primary reason why veterinarians suggest Arowana enthusiasts to keep their pet’s tank closed all the time to prevent a breaking the whole aquarium with the fish in it.

These types of fish, especially the Jardini Arowana, are good hunters. They would rather choose to hunt for their own food rather than accepting spoon fed options. In considering this notion, you can increase the appetite of your pet by bringing him moving targets. Smaller fish may also be a good option, like small goldfish or the usual guppies. The key is to make their mealtimes a bit challenging.

After knowing all these facts, you can now go ahead and proceed in your Arowana feeding tasks.

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