Mahen Adaranthe is a mechanical engineer by profession — but it's nature, not engineering, that has truly shaped who he is. He grew up in the Malenadu region of Karnataka, a landscape of dense forests, flowing streams, and remarkable biodiversity, and that early immersion left a lasting mark on him. By The Weekend Aquarist Estimated read time: 4–5 minutes His aquarium journey began the way many great obsessions do: with a childhood gift. His father handed him his first aquari