The kids have been begging for fish for a couple of years. Rebecca was actually asking for one when Elias was born, and has continued to ask for one ever since. Elias spotted the betas at Walmart about a month ago, and was in tears for the next 45 minutes as we drove from Walmart to the pet store to get a fish. He so desperately wanted a beta! When he finally figured out we were in fact going to get a beta, he was ecstatic!
Elias selected a blue finned beta with a rainbow-like body. It seems to be a pale creamy colour with some iridescence to it. Elias named him Peacock. And he says, "I love my peacock". And, his Peacock loves him too! This fish spends 90% of its day hidden under the leaves of the plant in the tank. As soon as Elias is there looking at him, or even close enough the fish may see him, Peacock comes out and watches Elias' every move! Elias shows Peacock pictures in stories, draws him pictures, gives him kisses, and just generally enjoys the fish. I think I have finally convinced him that fish must stay in the water. I hope. At least it is firmly trained into him that he is not permitted to open the lid without an adult there with him.
Rebecca desperately wanted her own fish, because she didn't want to share Elias' fish with him. So we told her we would get her some minnows, which can live without a filter/air pump, and live with a beta fairly well, so she has two minnows and Elias has his beta. They make a nice little tank to watch.
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| Peacock and Elias having a chat |
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