Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Aloha Shrimp 好容易饲养的宠物

曾經友人問我, 有考慮養貓狗寵物嗎? 默….我說不考慮了, 因為在家的地方細小、壓力大、 還有是沒有時間照顧物們, 重點是目前我住在公寓樓宇問題很多地方根本不給予養貓狗的條例下….唯有放棄哦!

坦白說,為避免再次殺生,因為我把烏龜也活活養死 更別說其他吧!

但以下專給我這些懶人或大忙人而設計適合 的寵物, 大家可以考慮看看哦~大家有看到嗎?

生物物主角原\來是一隻蝦


【Aloha Shrimp ( Aloha 虾)】

哇哩咧! 免換水,免餵食,免打理,毋須陽光。

對啊! Aloha蝦體形細小,受到驚嚇時會變成透明,生命力強。 已被多個媒體專訪, 受歡迎程度可算是NO.1 呀!

有興趣想飼養的大大們, 先慢慢看以下介紹細則囉~

Aloha shrimp 是火山海島下的特殊蝦種,體長約 1 cm,較大者可達 1.5 cm。牠們雖然十分嬌小,但五臟俱全,擁有兩隻小螯可覓食,還有長長鬍鬚,極為可愛喔!

當牠們受到驚嚇時,會褪去身體原有的紅色,變成透明。這是一種自我保護的天性,一至兩天後便會慢慢變回來。牠們每三個月會脫一次殼,但基本上體態不會有大變。


不用餵食,光靠日光燈就能生活,所以又被稱為「懶人寵物」。夏威夷蝦的排泄物提供了海藻枝必要的養份,海藻枝透過光合作用產生的養份供夏威夷蝦食用,整個循環中不會多出任何的污物。毋須打理照料,適合放置於辦公桌、睡房、餐桌唷~


【飼養需知】

照 料非常簡單,只需拿走頂部的木塞便可以!完全不用喂食、打掃、換水。附著在海藻枝上的藻類和蝦自己蛻下的蝦皮就是食物小蝦在生態球中不會自行繁殖,為了 保持生態平衡,在日本已利用生物技術進行結紮,但其壽命不會受到影響,在正常飼養方式下且沒有受傷的狀況下,一般可以活到3年以上,最長可達8年。

► 請每天給提供6~12個小時的光照時間。

► 請將蝦子置於陰暗處請勿直接放置于陽光猛烈下,這會導致溫度上升。

► 最佳水溫是15℃~30℃,請保持水溫穩定。

► 小蝦是很纖弱的生物,施加過度的外力會使之死亡。

► 請不要搖晃容器,小心輕放、就可以細細觀賞喔! (XDD)

全九色選擇:原色、白色、螢光黃、粉紅、深藍、螢光綠、紫色、淺藍、橙色。適合放置於辦公桌、睡房、餐桌, 既自娛又可當精緻的飾品擺設啊!

【購買後注意】

購買後若短期內部份死亡,有可能是受到環境的影響過大。沉在容器底部的半透明的蝦不是死蝦,那是蛻皮後剩下的蝦殼。牠們每幾個月蛻皮一次,經過幾次反復蛻皮後它會逐漸長大。唷!)

蛻皮後剩下的蝦殼或是死掉的蝦在其腐化之前就會被其他的同類吞食掉。牠們自身會維持這個生態系統的平衡,會儘早淨化或吃掉有機物(蛻下的殼或死蝦),但活體決不會互相吞噬。


可以经过这几个地方购买到:

http://facebook.com/alohashrimp

Thursday, May 1, 2014

How-to Guide: Taking care of your Marimo

When I first saw pictures of marimo a couple years ago, I had no idea what they were. I was hoping they were sentient and would roll to you and be fun. I looked up videos and they don't do much besides sit there, make bubbles and occasionally float up to the surface. Although they might not be as lively as I originally thought, I'm very happy about owning such an attractive plant ball. They're very soft to the touch and are a nice addition to my fish tank.

Marimo are sometimes called moss balls, but they are actually green algae. Their natural habitat is in deep freshwater lakes in Japan and Iceland. Marimo do not have many requirements for living, so that makes them an ideal plant to take care of. They're perfect if every plant you've ever had died on you (like mine have). Although they are low maintenance, that doesn't mean you can just forget about them completely.

Where to buy

They have become more available in online, on sites like Facebook and by fans of anime you may log on to this website to find out more about Marimo
http://www.beebiesmart.com (Official Website)

Most major pet stores carry marimo. They cost about $8 USD at PetCo and PetSmart. It was rumored they were selling illegitimate ones in the past, but the ones I've seen lately are real. You can also find them (usually nano-sized) in cute containers on Etsy.

Water

Although they are found in deep cold waters, room temperature (25 °C  or 77 °F) tap water is good for your marimo. Change the water more often in the summer and less in the winter. I change the water for mine every week but I also have a fish dirtying up the tank to think about. I would say every 2-3 weeks in the winter would be fine, but make sure you don't forget about it! If your water looks cloudy that is a sign you should change it.

A lot of sources debate whether distilled/filtered water is a better choice, but mine is doing fine with tap water and the minerals that come with it. It's up to you and the quality of your water.

They can't survive freezing conditions, so don't put them in your freezer either!

Maintenance

I usually bathe mine when I change the water once a week.

Fill up your sink or fill a bowl with cold water. In the water, hold your marimo in your palm and squeeze out the dirty water. If you squeeze too much, it will float so make sure you soak it some more before putting it back. Try to Gently rub it back into a ball if it comes out of shape.

Light

Marimo are algae, so they need light to be able to thrive. It will die if exposed to too much direct sunlight.  Since they live so deep down in lakes, they are used to receiving very little natural sunlight. An artificial light source like a lamp is good enough for your marimo to go through photosynthesis.

Fish & other

A lot of people say that fish will eat them, but from my experience a betta fish is fine tank-mate. It's possible other types of fish might be harmful though, so be careful! I know gold fish like to eat algae, so it's probably not best to put them together.

My betta fish really likes my marimo. He lounges on it like it's a fuzzy beanbag chair.  My marimo usually is positioned against the side of the bowl and my fish likes to hide in the crack between them. Sometimes when my fish is going crazy he sends my marimo flying across the bowl. It's a very cute dynamic!!

Snails: Be careful because they usually like to eat algae. Apple snails should be fine, they prefer dead plants

Shrimp: They use their legs to burrow below the surface of marimo to dig up decayed matters to feed on. In the process, they help keep the marimo ball surface free of debris.

Size & Growth

Marimo sold in stores are about the size of golf balls or a little bigger. Marimo grow, but very slowly in domestic settings so don't expect much. 

Reproduction

Marimo reproduce by division, but they might not survive if you do it on you own. When they grow larger, they will naturally break apart so you should leave that to a professional (the marimo itself).

Floating

It's possible your marimo is producing a lot of oxygen (which is healthy), or you squeezed too much water out of it. If it's bothering you, just try and soak it until it's heavier. Maybe you should check if you bought a styrofoam ball wrapped with felt while you're at it.

Lifespan

As long as you take good care of your marimo, it could live up to 60 years! The actual lifespan is unknown. I can't wait to pass my marimo down to my children.



幸福毬藻球介绍

【为什么要购买 マリモ Marimo幸福毬藻?】 


1。超容易照顾,超强生命力 2。招财吉祥物3。爱情守护宠物/ 心灵系宠物 4。最有意义的礼物 



现代人都爱饲养宠物,往往却因为时间与空间的关系而打消念头,如今却有一种另类宠物「Marimo」,不需每天照顾、也无需大量花费且不占地方,却富有生命力,成为年轻人及上班族的新一代宠物。上班族喜爱将它放置在玻璃瓶或罐中,摆设在电脑旁,除了作点缀外,亦能绿化办公桌、让紧崩,压力的环境中,精神平靜下來的心灵系小植物。 



【Marimo是什么东东?】它出生於日本北海道-阿寒湖的绿藻类中的淡水藻品种。在100年前正式被发现的天然纪念物. 长的像深绿色的毛线球,大小直经约1-20公分。刚开始在全国销售时曾被误会当作周星驰电影'长江7号'中的七仔化身! 「Marimo」形成方式是由丝状的绿藻先附著在小石头上,随着水流推动石头滾动,更多的绿藻附著上来,并且继续生长繁殖、岁月的流失,使得小石头上面聚集大量的丝状绿藻,并形成圆球型。就有若沙漠中的枯草,因风吹旋转而形成圆形枯草的道理一样。 



【Marimo超容易饲养】 只需一至两个星期换水一次,Diamond, Espring, RO及其它过滤水都可以。更换水时用手指将它中的水分轻轻压出,放在光线充足的地方,但避免阳光直接照射。理想温度为12-28度左右。「Marimo」有超过200年的寿命,每年约生长0.5-1公分,但如果在营养,光亮度,水温及矿物质都足够且适量的情况下,它是能够更健康更快速地成长。 


【Marimo为‘最完美漂亮’的毬藻】 毬藻只分布在北半球高纬度地区的几个湖中,目前只在日本,冰岛和爱沙尼亚被发现,各地域的毬藻因为地理和养分的差异而有些不同。而位于日本北海道东部的阿寒湖(Akanko)所产的「Marimo」毬藻被喻为'形状最完美漂亮'的毬藻。也成为了时下日本最流行的幸福守护物,并拥有著一个美丽与神秘的传说故事; 传说饲养「Marimo」亦能帶來爱情,幸福和幸运。 


【 日本国宝 】在马来西亚,这种水中植物少数人知道,知道它的人,大概都是去北海道旅游时见过,因为人工养殖的毬藻是到阿寒湖必买的手信。由于其稀有性,再加上人们不当的采集,造成天然毬藻数量的减少,因此日本早将它指定为国家自然保护物。在日本捞捕,养殖,私运天然毬藻是违法之事,是会被日本政府提控起诉的。自1950年起,每年10月7日至9日,阿寒湖区会举行三天的「Marimo」庆典活动,并且传递至今天,由此可见其珍贵度。 


【美丽与神秘的传说故事】有些人相信这种毬藻是幸福的象征,因为它有个类似【梁祝】的传说。相传古时候,在阿寒湖附近的一个村落里,有个美丽的女子,是酋长的女儿。酋长要女儿与他选定的男子结婚,但她早已心有所属,与另一位普通部族的勇士相爱,无奈不被酋长允许。 婚礼之夜,酋长女儿远远听到勇士吹奏的草笛,跟随着笛声到了阿寒湖,就在淡淡的月光下, 两人乘着木舟划到湖中,约定来世结缘,然后就双双投身入了故乡的湖中。酋长和村人因两人的深情深受感动,转而为他们两人祈求永远的幸福。 这对恋人的名字合成后被命名为「Marimo」,从此在阿寒湖底继续他们至死不渝的爱情。毬藻Marimo就因此成为了 ‘‘对爱情坚持/不怕艰难,终会获得美满结局’’ 的象征。所以日本人将毬藻视为爱情的守护物,相信养殖Marimo能带来幸福,它会将养殖者的愿望转化成信念,直至愿望实现。


【Marimo与室内招财息息相关】堪舆学/风水学上认为植物是有灵性的,对人的各方面都能起到一定的帮助,因此常用植物来调节环境气场。绿色植物能够净化空气,增加含氧量,减少各种电器的辐射,调节气场,舒缓紧张情绪,于是许多人把它们搬进了卧室,孰不知卧室中养植物也是大有讲究的。 室内招财的方法有很多种,最普通的是用鱼缸,植物,灯光,金钱等来作道具。最简单而又最实际方便的方法,莫如是用植物招财了。只要我们在家中找出财位所在,再放一盆有生气的小植物,这样就可以达到幸运,招财,催财,轻松转运的效应。 招财的植物亦有几番要秘:   (一)植物不可以是攀爬类。   (二)植物最好是常绿植物。   (三)形状最好是圆大,不要尖、细或长形。(网上提供资料) 


【Marimo专用营养液】成长中的「Marimo」若因主人照顾不当,或水质不干净、水温太高而生病,泛黄。不过这并不难医治,给泛黄的「Marimo」换水后再加营养液,让它补充养分,很快地它就会恢复元气。平常换水时也可添加营养液,会帮助「Marimo」健康成长,加速生长,更加绿青效果,让它不容易生病,泛黄。

【Marimo可邮寄】 它可离开水面两至三星期,无需长期住在水中,从日本寄来马来西亚也需两至三星期,也证明了这一点。我们曾经跌掉不见了两个星期后找回,放入水中还是健健康康。 幸福魔咒: ‘‘Mari Mari Marimo... 保佑我...’’ 雖然幸福很容易得到,但如果沒有細心呵护照顾,幸福也会枯萎掉。 所以要好好照顾您的小小Marimo,让它变成大大的幸福!!你...心动了吗? Marimo可爱的造型,古老传说以及它本身的特质,获得了时下年轻男女的喜爱。因此,日本商家开发人工养殖厂,在淡水环境中培植出售。Marimo也成为了人们彼此良好祝願的选择, 以及喜庆, 生日, 恋爱情侣互相赠送的最有意义的礼物。

购买属于您的第一套Marimo~可以浏览一下网站搭配属于您的Marimo

What is marimo?

Marimo (まりも), also known as Cladophora ball, or moss balls, is a rare form of green algae, found in some of the lakes in the northern hemisphere. They are known for their green velvety round shapes. Dr. Anton E. Sauter first discovered them in 1823 in Lake Zeller, Austria. Mostly found in Lake Akan (Japan) and Lake Mývatn (Iceland), the number of Marimos has been decreasing rapidly. As such, they are declared protected species in Japan and Iceland. Japan has also declared Marimo its national treasure in 1921, and thereafter “special national treasure” in 1952. Find out more about this ultra-cute ball of moss!  Marimo grows at a slow rate of about 5mm per year. However, in Lake Akan, the Marimos are said to be able to grow up to 20-30 cm in diameter!



Marimo Festival in Japan In attempt to preserve the rapidly declining number of Marimos in Lake Akan (due to deforestation, tourism etc), a movement was started to encourage the people in Japan to return the Marimos they have purchased or taken from Lake Akan. The Marimo Festival started out as a form of appreciation towards those who have returned the Marimos, as well as to extend the efforts of preservation. The first festival was held on 7th Oct 1950. Thereafter, each year in early October, the 3-day festival is held in Hokkaido by the indigenous Ainu people. On the first day of the festival, lectures on the growth of Marimos and field trips to their habitats are held. On the second day, a dance parade, “Ceremony for Receiving Marimo” and “Ceremony to Conserve Marimo” are held. These ceremonies are performed in accordance to the traditional Ainu practices. The festival closes with the ceremony of an Ainu chief returning the Marimos to the lake. There will also be fireworks displays and other game attractions during the 3-day period. If you have the chance to go to Hokkaido during this period, do drop by and join in the festival!

How to care for it
  • Keep your domestic Marimo in a jar or tank of water under indoor lighting and in water temperature of between 20 – 28°C. Do not put it under direct sunlight or heat.
  • Change water every 2 weeks. You can use tap-water but leave the container of tap water uncovered overnight for the chlorine to dissipate before use.
  • Gently clean the Marimo when you change the water by rolling it around in your hand and gently squeezing it to get the dirty water out. Rolling the Marimo also helps to keep it in a spherical shape. In the natural environment, the water current in the lake keeps the Marimos clean and helps maintain their spherical shapes.

Consider decorating your office table or room with a Marimo or two. It is fuss-free and easy to manage. But beware of fake Marimos sold on the internet. These fake Marimos are usually Styrofoam balls wrapped with green moss.

Sources:
You may find the Marimo Seller at this few website:
http://www.beebiesmart.com
http://facebook.com/beebiesmart2u (English Version)
http://facebook.com/beebiesmart (Chinese Version)


Wednesday, June 19, 2013

[Test Food] Garrett Popcorn

相信大家都知道爆米花是什么东西来的
去戏院,一定要买爆米花加汽水~
肯定是绝佳伙伴~

今天我要介绍一家来自Chicago的Popcorn.~ 名字:“Garreett Popcorn"
我第一次吃到这个popcorn是在Singapore的universal studio买票等待排队买票的时候
买了一包来testing 吃看看...在新加坡买,如果没有记错一包要马币RM30
以上说的都是在2012年5月去新加坡旅行的时候遇见的~

这回,马来西亚也有卖了哦~
地点就在: one utama old wing. (糟糕,我忘记which floor了)是在uniclo附近那边~
就是这家的popcorn咯~ 设计都很经典的感觉~
好像外国人的”园游会“的设计~

我尝试在他的web page 里寻下这家店的历史~
Garrett Popcorn Shops® has been a Chicago Tradition Since 1949.
这家店从1949年就有了, 也就是今年已经64岁了~
omg..比我还要的老~ 跟我婆婆爷爷同岁~
一家这样老的招牌,肯定有他的利害~

这家PopCorn最出名的就是这两种口味~

CaramelCrisp® and CheeseCorn™
 放出了link...可以click下去研究下~
这两种口味已经被注册只有他们这家爆米花可以适用的名字~

当然还有其它的口味~
Buttery, Almond CaramelCrisp, Pecan CaramelCrisp, Cashew CaramelCrisp and 等等口味
在One utame里卖的口味只有4种而已~
也可以try oh... 先try try味道, 看自己喜欢哪一个才买
要不然买到自己接受不了的口味吃不下就浪费钱了~

这回我买的, 也是我最爱的口味, CaramelCrisp....
我喜欢这款是因为, 他的Caramel很香很浓~ 只要打开,就能够感觉到他有多么的美味

这家的POPCorn 都没有偷工减料,每一颗Popcorn都被浓浓的Caramel 包了一起来
绝对不会吃到一颗偷工减料的~所以贵也是值得的~

包装当然也是很美的哦~看起来简单, 但好看~

价钱如何呢?
他有分成Tin(铁罐)or 包装纸袋(Paper Bag)
当然不同的包装就有不同的价钱, 铁罐的肯定是贵过paper bag..
因为铁要钱的~
非常不好意识, 我已经忘记其它Size的价钱了
我只记得我买的这包是' RM40.00" ~好贵~
如果没有记错, 如果我这包放进铁罐,就要RM92.00
需不需要铁罐就看个人需要咯~

这回买了一袋, 我弟弟超级满意的~ 因为他说这是孝顺妈妈的
可我倒觉得口袋里穿了一个洞~
不过没关系啦,只要妈妈开心,穿了个洞也是小问题 ~
看我那小弟心情多好的!!! 笑眯眯~

Thursday, June 13, 2013

北极的身材解说图

身材不管怎样都是女人最受不了的问题, 当然这也是我的问题
我身高168cm 体重:不详 
哈哈哈, 被气到了吧~嘻嘻!!!

今天我就来解说下我的身材~
168cm 算是比很多女生高~ 但我却是属于壮士的身材型
原因因为我有打篮球, 游泳等的运动~
但我更加知道肩旁广大的人属于“需要承担”的人~(算命风水佬讲的)

看看这张照片, 日期2011.01.01 在Port Dickson 拍的
我的手臂size:只有9.3inch, 那时候的重量如果没有记错只有54kgs...
我非常成功把自己的身材keep到这样, 但是只有身材哦!
脸部一样是属于面积比较大的..没办法我是属于头大型的
我的头size: 22inch..真的很大!
这一点我就真的不懂了, 明明身材很好了,可是我那张脸就是瘦不下来~
下巴也属于比较宽大的...按下去就已经到骨头了..但面积还是大!!Haiz...

这张照片,是我穿泳衣~在phuket islands的时候~08.12.2011
身材不错吧! 我也还是这样觉得, 其实有个事情你们不知道..去Phuket的时候我已经怀孕了
只是我还没有察觉出来自己已经怀孕了, 还上山下海晚了3天两夜~wow...好厉害!
这张照片是在27/05/2012 拍的, 当时我已经怀孕7个月了~
嘻嘻是不是看不出来我有怀孕对不对..其实我的脚已经水肿到不行
我的金色Nike..穿到脚痛死了~ 而且我的脸也像番薯了...
这时候的体重已经有61kgs了~

再过去的日子, 当然咯体重一直在tambah...直到64kgs...
 这张照片是在弟弟的生日拍下来的照片08.08.2012
肚子里的宝宝就快要出来了, 我的脸也肿到不行了~手脚都粗大了

宝宝出世后, 第一次检查自己的重量的时候是60kgs...
也就是宝宝重量加羊胎水重量才有4kgs将...其他的就是自己肥了~需要努力减肥了~

生完宝宝后的照片~
这张照片04.10.2012-出月差不多一个星期的照片~
看得到 我的脸有多肿了吧!哈哈哈~
这个时候60kgs 手臂Size: 10inch 真的好接受不了啊!!!
全部都肥了,肿了!!omg....~

我当然不可以让这样的事情发生咯, 我每天穿塑身衣在腰部
就是要把身体开掉的地方弄回去, 奇迹的, 我身体开始恢复到之前还没有怀孕的身材了
看身材就好咯, 这时今年2月27日2013 sipadan islands旅行拍的~
身材已经成功恢复到未怀孕的时候~
但是如果要看那张脸的话...我的脸是没有瘦下来的, 谁叫我头大!haiz...
看身材应该是没有问题, 但问题就是出在脸上, 我的脸部就是瘦不下~
看,就是那张脸有非常大的问题!为什么就是瘦不下来~啊啊!
话说如此, 但也有人觉得是好看的, 因为老了时候不会看起来老老的
更有人说, 这时属于有一点点baby fat 的脸~
omg...谁要那个baby fat 啦.....

04.04.2013~ 算是刚拍不久,58kgs...对于自己的目标50kgs...
很多人说是不可能的啦...50kgs 我168cm真的有点超瘦了
不过我相信没有50kgs...也给我53kgs 吧~ 真的应该再瘦一点才可以~
因为买衣服也可以比较容易~
iron man 3..这是在bangkok拍的照片~ 今年5月6日拍的~

我可以非常了解到, 不管我如何的瘦, 我那个头永远都小不了~
就好像下面这张照片一样~
身材看似不错了, 但是那颗头就~~~OMG....
谁能够救我这颗头啊??
我发觉,我已经把这个大头传去给我宝贝萱萱了~
因为她的头也很大一下~




 



Wednesday, June 12, 2013

[Test Food]M字头~Spicy Chicken Mcwarp

最近麦当劳出了几款新的汉堡包~
这款汉包是Season Sale的, 就是卖个3-6个月就不会再卖了~

我当然也要快快去Testing 下咯! 因为我是喜欢吃Fast Food的...
Spicy Chicken Mcwarp
在晚餐时段6-9pm....一套价钱RM10.85

 包装盒的设计不错下,感觉干净,而且还很方便在车上吃~
手也不会弄肮脏, 我个人非常喜欢,
因我最近麦当劳的“鱼柳包”Filet-O-Fish是要用手拿着吃的
吃了还要洗手...好麻烦, 而且在车上吃更是不方便~
 别看它一条东西不知道要从哪里打开...
中间隔段,有个黄色的Pull Here To Open, 轻松一拉就打开啦~哈哈
手一样是在很干净的状态中! 非常喜欢~
 顺着时钟的方向拉下去...满满的开始分开两阶段,
非常方便,手不会肮脏,在驾车的时候更是方便100% ~
 把黄色的Lable全部啦完后, 就成功的把这一条变成了2段~
一样~不粘手!! 大爱这样的设计~ 希望全部都这样的设计~
 打开后,就看到一个个辣鸡丁~我有大约计算, 里头总共有4块鸡丁~
每一块差不多马币0.50的Size....(旧款的RM0.50咯)
 这款Mcwarp最好的一样就是青菜很多...这也是我最爱的~
感觉上有吃得比较健康, 因为青菜比较多~
 这是被我咬了一口的Mcwarp... hahaha..
当然要拍照咯, 给各位看清楚里头有什么,
青菜,鸡丁,Tomato, 还有一个Sos... 如果问我sos的味道是怎样的?
回想起来应该是跟Spicy Chicken Mcdeluxe 是同一款sos..
 当吃到中间断的时候,我发现中部段的皮有点厚, 但还不错下~
不会让你觉得好像整块面粉在那边给你咬~

对于这个新出的Spicy Chicken Mcwarp
我个人认为是我不会再买第二次 , 因为它是属于很辣的~
辣的程度我给它3颗半~
它辣, 但辣得没有程度~所以我不喜欢~因为我不爱辣~
包它的皮Mcwarp, 这个就还不错吃, 如果可以包其他的东西我是觉得不错的~
青菜也够多,就是辣我不喜欢~


今晚各位就去买一个来Testing看看吧~ 没吃过那又怎样知道它好不好吃~
因为我说的也都是我自己的口味感~ 反驳我吧~哈哈