When I was getting off amphetamine salts (funny story, I’m now prescribed them and it’s fine but it feels super weird especially cause it’s more expensive.. which is so evil.) I learned to bake too! I also showered a lot and started brushing my teeth kinda obsessively after every meal and ever snack and even after gum and stuff. I had a toothbrush i kept at work. It was weird.
Anyways! I also got fish. Cause the fish would die if I slipped up and didn’t take care of them and if I did slip up then it gave me a tangible reason to get my shit together asap.
They were beautiful and swam up to the glass when I’d look at them and one liked to try and rest in my hand when I’d clean their tank and I didn’t want them to die! They needed water changes and two types of food and the ph to be monitored and the tank to be cleaned and all sorts of stuff so it kept me busy and gave me tiny little fishy friends.
I don’t have any photos but I had two bristle nosed plecos, a bunch of neon tetras, a couple betta fish at different times, mosquito fish, two bluegills, some mollies for a little bit, and I always really wanted shrimp but I didn’t have the right set up. Maybe one day. Only some of those fish overlapped. I had fish for years and a lot of them don’t live super long.
Anyways I thought that might be of interest to you lot!
This is beautiful. I had no idea fish were an option. @in-omni-scientia what do we know about fish care and when can we get our own tank.
Hmm. I don't believe our landlord would have included *fish* when he said no pets were allowed in the apartments...
I don't believe Harry has ever known very much about keeping fish, though from what I can muster up, it's like the anonymous asker said -- freshwater aquariums (yes, freshwater; they are easier to take care of as they can survive in a variety of water conditions, even though saltwater fish are more colourful) require frequent maintenance, with pumps, filters, temperature and lights checked daily, less than a quarter of the water changed and tank cleaning occurring fortnightly, and water quality tested monthly. pH sounds familiar in relation to that last one, but there are others elements to it I can't quite grasp... Something about nitrite? Nitrate? I'm sure if we talked to someone with experience we could gauge what that is.
We should also be checking the fish daily to ensure they haven't fallen ill. Parasites are a common issue, though they can also be affected by bacterial infections and whatnot. We also need a spot for the tank where it's not exposed to direct sunlight -- that causes algae to grow faster -- and where it's not going to experience frequent temperature fluctuations. Somewhere that will support the weight of a tank. We also need a tank that will be safe for them. Glass would be better; acrylic scratches too easily. And it should be large enough that they have plenty of space. I don't know what the rule is for that. *And* they should have plenty of spots to hide...
Gosh, I'm rambling. Sorry for the overload. I'm sure we could talk to the aquarists on Perdition about what we need and make a decision that way. Fish are beautiful creatures, though. They can have just as much personality and charm as any other pet, they can play...
Oh, dear, Electrochemistry. This could be a fantastic idea.
You've just made my night, encyclopedia my dearest. I'll be seeing you behind the hippocampus later.
It's my pleasure, dopamine-fiend.
I should clarify, though -- what time would you like for me to be there? And... er, what exactly will that meeting entail? I simply can't show up unprepared.
Be there at 21:00. And bring as many fish facts as you can
Wonderful! I will see you there. 🐠🌊
Sea you there.
