Hi! I'm Owen, and I'm a veil-tail betta! My owner says I'm "stunning," whatever that means. I just met her on March 19. I'll try to post here often and keep you all updated on my life. Here's a couple pictures of me.
Day Zero
How can I do a blog if you don't know anything about me?! I don't really know what I'm doing, but I'm a fish. So excuse my blunders. Anyways, here's how the rest of my life began.
I've always lived in a tiny little container. There are dozens of us just sitting as a display in a fish store. I have very little room in my little cup, but it's all I've ever known. It's a barren and desolate place, with nowhere to hide from peering, stomping humans. People come in and some stop to look at us, while others walk by. But one day my cup was picked up. I had nowhere to hide from this movement that scared me. I went on a terrifying trip, but suddenly I was in a large container (I've heard since then that it was a 2.5 gal.)! There was a fake plant in the very center, but no substrate. But I loved my new place, and I enjoyed having a plant (which I'd never seen before). Soon, I was plunged into a dark realm after a bit of movement. But light soon pierced into my tank, and I heard cries of enjoyment. That's when I first saw her. She was captivated by me. I was quickly being carried on a bouncy ride by the young teen. When placed on the desk, I darted around a bit, scared, until hiding in my plant. Movement went on around me, and I soon relaxed and swam leisurely. The next day, my owner greeted me in the dark hours. Her room was bright, and she talked a bit to me. Then she left. Hours later, she returned, and picked me up. I was getting to be annoyed with all this carrying. My tank was tilted on it's side, and water poured out. I was soon carried with it, but instead of falling in a stream, I didn't notice a thing. I looked around. My tank was gone. I had so much room! I began to slowly explore my new tank. There was gravel - gravel! - on the bottom, and two fake plants (one of which was the one in my 2.5). I was now in a ten gallon!
Day One - March 21
Today I actually got to eat a decent meal. Yesterday I tried to eat a pellet but it was a bit too big. This time it tasted the same, but smaller. It was delicious! I had two. I greeted my girl at the tank glass this morning, and she cooed to me and talked to me as she prepared my meal. She seemed happy to see me there, waiting for her. Last night I caused her some excitement by chasing a little red light. It was fun! When I tried to eat the first pellet, I passed it and couldn't find it, though I looked around. Then I found it. It had been right above my tail the whole time! I'm enjoying my new home, and I'm getting more comfortable here. Mythical has told me today when she came home that she's planning on buying me stuff. I wonder what that means. I'm going to go back to swimming around in all this wonderful space. The filter is a bit stronger than I'm used to - I'm not used to any current - but it's fine. Sometimes I like to swim through it. I love it here! I hope I never have to go back to my cup.
Notes from Owen's Owner:
March 21
Owen seems pretty happy here! From what I've seen, he's a confident, friendly, and bold fellow. He doesn't have a cave or hiding place yet, but he doesn't seem stressed. He likes to greet me at the glass and he enjoys swimming about. I won't ruin his blog by talking a lot, so cheers!
Day Zero
How can I do a blog if you don't know anything about me?! I don't really know what I'm doing, but I'm a fish. So excuse my blunders. Anyways, here's how the rest of my life began.
I've always lived in a tiny little container. There are dozens of us just sitting as a display in a fish store. I have very little room in my little cup, but it's all I've ever known. It's a barren and desolate place, with nowhere to hide from peering, stomping humans. People come in and some stop to look at us, while others walk by. But one day my cup was picked up. I had nowhere to hide from this movement that scared me. I went on a terrifying trip, but suddenly I was in a large container (I've heard since then that it was a 2.5 gal.)! There was a fake plant in the very center, but no substrate. But I loved my new place, and I enjoyed having a plant (which I'd never seen before). Soon, I was plunged into a dark realm after a bit of movement. But light soon pierced into my tank, and I heard cries of enjoyment. That's when I first saw her. She was captivated by me. I was quickly being carried on a bouncy ride by the young teen. When placed on the desk, I darted around a bit, scared, until hiding in my plant. Movement went on around me, and I soon relaxed and swam leisurely. The next day, my owner greeted me in the dark hours. Her room was bright, and she talked a bit to me. Then she left. Hours later, she returned, and picked me up. I was getting to be annoyed with all this carrying. My tank was tilted on it's side, and water poured out. I was soon carried with it, but instead of falling in a stream, I didn't notice a thing. I looked around. My tank was gone. I had so much room! I began to slowly explore my new tank. There was gravel - gravel! - on the bottom, and two fake plants (one of which was the one in my 2.5). I was now in a ten gallon!
Day One - March 21
Today I actually got to eat a decent meal. Yesterday I tried to eat a pellet but it was a bit too big. This time it tasted the same, but smaller. It was delicious! I had two. I greeted my girl at the tank glass this morning, and she cooed to me and talked to me as she prepared my meal. She seemed happy to see me there, waiting for her. Last night I caused her some excitement by chasing a little red light. It was fun! When I tried to eat the first pellet, I passed it and couldn't find it, though I looked around. Then I found it. It had been right above my tail the whole time! I'm enjoying my new home, and I'm getting more comfortable here. Mythical has told me today when she came home that she's planning on buying me stuff. I wonder what that means. I'm going to go back to swimming around in all this wonderful space. The filter is a bit stronger than I'm used to - I'm not used to any current - but it's fine. Sometimes I like to swim through it. I love it here! I hope I never have to go back to my cup.
Notes from Owen's Owner:
March 21
Owen seems pretty happy here! From what I've seen, he's a confident, friendly, and bold fellow. He doesn't have a cave or hiding place yet, but he doesn't seem stressed. He likes to greet me at the glass and he enjoys swimming about. I won't ruin his blog by talking a lot, so cheers!