I am officially the new mommy of a Betta fish. Boyfriend didnt like the idea of a bunny but agreed to getting a fish friend.
I named him Arez(Air-Eez) After the greek mythology god Ares, the god of war. Ares was sometimes thought to be handsome yet was a ruthless and aggressive god. So I thought it fit with this handsome spunky guy. I even bought him some broken down roman buildings to go with his name. I found an Aphrodite ornament (In a story, Aphrodite was caught in an affair with Ares) But the ornament was online and couldnt find it in the stores.
I Feel So Pretty. by Booskiisz., on Flickr
His first night I was really proud, I expected him to be a little stressed but he is a spunky and confident little guy! He started slowly swimming his way around the tank, he was scared of his plant, but the next day he was all over the plant and seemed really happy. I woke up to a bubble nest that very morning also. )
Checking out his thermometer.
What The Hell Is This Thing? by Booskiisz., on Flickr
Looking at the weird black thing that I'm pointing at him.
Look At My Bubble Nest! by Booskiisz., on Flickr
His first bubble nest was ruined so early, I made some newb mistakes and accidently had to much food fall to the floor and I turned the filter on and off. Which I found out realeases bad bacteria into the tank. So I had to start fresh with a 100% water change yesterday and some serious gravel vacuuming, and I woke up to all these bubbles everywhere that you see in this picture. So I'm really glad hes settling in so nicely.
His tank, soon to be upgraded with more plants and toys.
My Crib. by Booskiisz., on Flickr
In all honesty, I am loving being the care giver of this little guy. I am loving being a new fish mom, even with the tank cleaning, the buying of food, and buying water conditioner, etc. I completely understand now that fish do have personalities and show them. This little guy is so spunky and confident. Everytime I come to the tank he is watching my every move and is always front and center with me. I am really happy with this little guy, and Im glad I could give him a bigger home that he seems to really enjoy.
Thanks so much for looking at the pictures and listening to my rambling! )
I named him Arez(Air-Eez) After the greek mythology god Ares, the god of war. Ares was sometimes thought to be handsome yet was a ruthless and aggressive god. So I thought it fit with this handsome spunky guy. I even bought him some broken down roman buildings to go with his name. I found an Aphrodite ornament (In a story, Aphrodite was caught in an affair with Ares) But the ornament was online and couldnt find it in the stores.
I Feel So Pretty. by Booskiisz., on Flickr
His first night I was really proud, I expected him to be a little stressed but he is a spunky and confident little guy! He started slowly swimming his way around the tank, he was scared of his plant, but the next day he was all over the plant and seemed really happy. I woke up to a bubble nest that very morning also. )
Checking out his thermometer.
What The Hell Is This Thing? by Booskiisz., on Flickr
Looking at the weird black thing that I'm pointing at him.
Look At My Bubble Nest! by Booskiisz., on Flickr
His first bubble nest was ruined so early, I made some newb mistakes and accidently had to much food fall to the floor and I turned the filter on and off. Which I found out realeases bad bacteria into the tank. So I had to start fresh with a 100% water change yesterday and some serious gravel vacuuming, and I woke up to all these bubbles everywhere that you see in this picture. So I'm really glad hes settling in so nicely.
His tank, soon to be upgraded with more plants and toys.
My Crib. by Booskiisz., on Flickr
In all honesty, I am loving being the care giver of this little guy. I am loving being a new fish mom, even with the tank cleaning, the buying of food, and buying water conditioner, etc. I completely understand now that fish do have personalities and show them. This little guy is so spunky and confident. Everytime I come to the tank he is watching my every move and is always front and center with me. I am really happy with this little guy, and Im glad I could give him a bigger home that he seems to really enjoy.
Thanks so much for looking at the pictures and listening to my rambling! )