Jett and Jordan

You might have noticed on Portland Andrew's blog that Theodore died. Theodore was my Betta fish...I got him at the beginning of freshman year. He was a good fish and a great friend--you can read more of an obituary-esque summary at my livejournal. I don't feel like reposting it here, and that post is unlocked anyway.

I was pretty sad about Theodore. Still am, actually, but the empty tank wasn't helping. It's ten gallons, so it's a fairly good size for a dorm room. Looking at that corner of the room and seeing the tank that didn't have Theodore in it was kind of depressing. And I felt like it was kind of a waste to dump all the water out when...you know...the tank was set up.

But I don't think I'm really ready for another fish, and the dorm situation is a little strange because whatever is in the tank needs to be able to come home for break. So what's the obvious answer?



The one that's in proper focus is Jett, and the blurry one towards the front (bottom left corner) is Jordan. They're my snails.

I don't know what kind of snails they are, really, but so far they seem to be having fun. Currently Jett's managed to climb to the top of the little driftwood piece, and Jordan's eating a plant.

Anyway, I'm fairly pleased. And they make Theo's absence a little less apparent, since there's something to watch in the tank now. So, you know, moving on is a good thing. You just have to start off slow.