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Snails aren’t just for eating algae! Freshwater snails make wonderful pets as additions to many aquariums.  But remember, most snails do not thrive on algae and will need their diet supplemented with other goodies!  More info to come when the new Snail Care page is up!

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The Think Tank by Aikidoka

They DO Love me!

I can finally breathe!! I am so excited about my new home. You just can’t imagine what it was like for me at that other place. It was cold and smelly. I couldn’t get any air in there. And all I had to eat was the root of a plant. BLECH! It worries me to think of how many of my family members are going through the same thing. I hope that by telling my story, some of them can be helped too. So let me tell you a bit about myself.

My name is Aikidoka, but you can call me Ike. I am a Siamese Fighting fish; some people call me a betta fish. I used to live in this little tiny cup at this place where a bunch of my family members where there in cups next to me. That was until a lady took me home. They dumped me into this odd shaped container and plopped a big plant on top of me. I hated that thing. It took up so much space and I couldn’t get up to the surface to breathe air. I guess the lady expected me to eat the roots because she didn’t give me anything else to eat, but I suppose she just didn’t know that what I really wanted was some betta pellets, brine shrimp, or even some bloodworms. MMmmmm!! She must not have known that my water was too cold for me either or that I needed to have a filter to make my water clean. Also, it was just too darn small. I’m not a needy guy but for me to live a long, healthy life, I do need some space, say, 3-5 gallons would be perfect!

The lady must have finally listened to me because now I live in a palace! This thing must be a whole 5 gallons and it’s oh so warm! The heater she gave me keeps the water at a perfect 78 degrees. The filter keeps my water moving nice and slowly and helps my water stay clean. And the best part...DINNER! I get pellets, brine shrimp, and finally my favorite, bloodworms!

I am so happy now. I love my new home. Now that I feel better, I think the lady and the rest of the family are enjoying me more now too.

Visit Aikidoka's The Think Tank Archives:

Give Me MEAT!

They DO Love Me!

I'm a TROPICAL Fish, For Crying Out Loud!

I prefer to be a loner!

Some special points of interest this month include:

	Got an algae problem in your betta tank and are thinking of getting a snail?  Better visit The Think Tank before getting the little guy.
	Think your bird needs a pal or mate in her cage?  This isn't always the best thing for all pet birds.  Paisley will fill you in on Cheep Talk!
	Cats come in all shapes, sizes, colors, breed and prices!  Just because a pure bred cat costs more doesn't mean that a cheaper cat, one from a shelter, might not make a good pet as well.  The boys discuss it on The Scratching Post.