new fish!
So, after my old aquarium heater broke and caused the temp in my tank to go up to almost 120 degrees (F), I decided to spring the 50 bucks on a GOOD heater. One not made out of glass. Having 15 dead fish all of the sudden tends to put one in a bad mood.
I did a good water change on both fish tanks. Found out the heater was unplugged completely on my angel fish tank. Water needs to be between 75-80 degrees. It was at 65. No WONDER they were unhappy. Its now on the mend and with the temp up two degrees. Already they are more active.
With those things taken care of, we decided to get some new fish. I normally go to a locally owned store called Atlantis Aquariums. Its a small hole-in-the-wall that’s been there so long its literally crusty. Mostly from years of moisture and evaporation. Also, they have a parrot. A cantankerous old parrot named Mrs. McGee. She was a Mister, but then she laid eggs. So really she’s a Miss, since as far as I know she’s never had a mate. I took a picture of her today, since she was inside and not in her cage. She’s happiest sitting outside on her big perch over the koi pond in the front of the store, but it was too cold for that.
Here she is:
