At first I was not really excited about getting a fish tank. Now that we have had it a couple of weeks, I have found that I enjoy watching the fish. We'll see how much I like it when we have to clean the tank for the first time.
The day after Christmas we took the boys to the pet store. I told Reuben we needed to "set" up the tank before buying fish. (Of course I don't know what I'm talking about.)
The lady at the pet store told us how to set it up and purify the water to prep it for the fish. Then a few days later we went back to pick out the fish. We decided to have a fresh water tropical tank. I was hoping to get many small, beautiful fish. Evan wanted all the semi aggressive fish. So we ended up with a neon tetra, rainbow sword tail, and a red tail shark.
The first night we lost the neon tetra. So Reuben took the boys back to the pet store. They picked out a ghost catfish and a female rainbow sword tail. They also got 9 ghost shrimp. All the fish seemed to be getting along. Then a few days later I found the male sword fish half eaten. We watched the fish closely that day. The red tail shark was definitely behaving aggressively. He kept going after the other sword tail. She seems to be able to out run him when he goes after her.
I have to say, it is very relaxing to sit and watch the fish. It has also given the boys some responsibility. After they get ready for school in the morning, they take turns feeding the fish before we leave.
