Reflection D Cross Discus, Light Base

Childhood is not complete until you’ve had a Florida Orange with Custard Italian Ice from Rita’s. Ahhh, yes, every year my little sister and I would beg mum to take us to Rita’s First Day of Spring Free Ice Giveaway. “One Florida Orange with Custard, please,” I’d jubilantly say to the cashier while exhibiting my front teeth via a smile. Seconds later, I was handed a mound of orange Creamsicle ice that would dissolve all the high school woes and drama I routinely endured; it was one of the seldom, harmonious moments I was totally free.

The Reflection D Cross Discus reminds me of those simpler and happier times with its enchanting orange, off-white/transparent frame. The aquatic craniate animal’s spot-free face accompanied by dramatic orange patterns on its body and fins makes it one of nature’s grandest works of art. Likewise, the neon blue shading in the fish’s fins evokes thoughts of adding Blue Raspberry ice to my Creamsicle concoction; matter fact, my next Rita’s visit I’ll do that! Whether the first day of Spring or hardly, the Reflection D Cross Discus is a refreshing addition to any aquarium.