An Awkward Discovery and a Burial at Last

The Fish Cemetery 

Sparta

Xerxes: A great grave for a great fish. (I don't pick favorites;) 

Constantine

The fat Tiberius

                       

As I went to take out the trash this afternoon, I noticed that the dirt around my fish cemetery was finally thawed. So, taking advantage of the opportunity, I grabbed the dead fish bodies from the freezer... (yes I know it's macabre, but don't they do it in real mortuaries?) So I finally buried the 3 Pachuses and Xerxes, and made a tombstone for Constantine and Sparta. The dirt was pretty much mud because of the melted ice but I could still dig deep enough, so at last they are laid to rest. As for some awkward discoveries (see title), I've found out that Tiberius is a GIRL. I know, I know, it's crazy. Well, I never bothered to try and figure out his- er- her gender because it's really hard to tell with corys. So how do I know? Well, I noticed that she had been getting really fat. I thought she had just been overeating, but just out of curiosity  I did some research. Turns out she's carrying eggs! Ahhhhh! But because there are no longer and males in my tank (*sniff sniff), it won't go any further than that. I also found out that Nefertiti and Akhenaten are married.... I think it must be more awkward for them than for me...... My tank is probably the happiest I've seen it since the summer with my new guppies! I've asked my sister if she can photograph them for me, because she has a professional camera. I want good pictures of them because they are so pretty, and the pictures that I took don't do them justice. So, expect some real nice, fancy pictures real soon!

Yet another tragedy

Even after all this happy news, yet another tragedy has come. The morning after I got my fish, I discovered one of my new guppy's dead body. I didn't even have time to name him! Anyways, Petco will replace him and test my water for free, so I'll be doing that tomorrow. Maybe he was just too stressed out or was sick when I got him. Who knows? Anyways, the good news is I have finally decided on a name for my other guppy: Constantine. The two new baby Pachuses are doing fine, still, every time I see them, I'm shocked at their smallness.

A Happy Tank with NEW FISH.

We welcomed FOUR new fish to the aquatic kingdom today- 2 male fancy guppies, 2 neon tetras! No longer will Athena and the remaining Pachus be lonely. The new tiny baby neon tetras will (as their ancestors) will collectively known as 'Pachus'. With the guppies, I am fond of the names Nefertiti,
Akhenaten, Caeser Augustus, Constantine, Septimus Severus, Trajan, Romulus, Remus, or Messala. I really dont know yet, but i'll keep you updated!! Meanwhile, my cousin is starting a tank of her own with my old 10 gal!

The legacy continues