"So this is the 'ecosystem' you spent tens of thousands ordering?"
Chen Yusheng crossed her arms and looked at the fish list Su Bai had selected on the iPad. Her cool eyes were full of disdain that said, "You've got too much money to burn," but the barely noticeable smile at the corner of her lips revealed that she was actually rather interested in these flashy little things.
"What do you mean flashy? This is called ecological aesthetics."
Su Bai corrected her solemnly. "Look, that Wide-finned Catfish Xingya caught is a cold-water stream fish. It can be kept in an aquarium, but if you want its coloration to be perfect, the environment has to mimic its natural stream habitat. One fish would be so lonely. It needs a few neighbors."
As he spoke, he pointed at the brightly colored fish on the screen.
"These Panda Loaches are in charge of keeping the bottom clean. Their black-and-white coloring is classy and cute, and most importantly, they're native fish too, so they won't look out of place with the Peach Blossom Fish."
"And these Red-nose Tetras—though they're tropical fish, they can adapt to this environment after being acclimated. They look best schooling together. A dozen or so gathered in one place, with those bright red little noses—they look festive. It symbolizes our lab thriving."
"As for this..." Su Bai pointed at the most expensive option. "The Emperor Tetra. This is the aristocrat of South American tetras. That deep purple-blue body color paired with golden eyes—it's practically a jewel in the water. It's a bit of a mix-and-match setup, but as long as we control the water temperature, this luxurious blend of local and foreign styles will definitely hold down the fort."
"Add a few Fire Shrimp as accents... Mm, perfect."
Su Bai