Trouble with a fish

Post by **eddiecanuck** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 10:16 pm

So my niece has a new pet, a Beta fish (please no geek humor, it's just what they're called). New is relative, we've had him for a few weeks now. But all the damn thing will eat are frozen bloodworms, it refuses to eat regular Beta food. Not a big problem until it comes to cleaning the bowl. The bloodworms are full of, well, blood. So that of course dirties the water VERY quickly, and the smell is disgusting.

I made the decision tonight after cleaning the bowl with a rag over my nose so I wouldn't gag. Either the little shit eats regular Beta food, or he's out the door... or down the drain. No more. Luckily the kid was there with me while we were cleaning it and she got to smell the results. She didn't seem to broken up about the deal. Our other option is to ship it back to her Mom's house (who bought it in the first place), and she would be able to see it on the weekends when she visits. On a related note, didn't eat much for dinner tonight

Nickp · Post by **Nickp** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 11:06 pm

They don't live long, don't worry.
-Nick P.

Post by **bio** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 8:27 am

Or... you could buy another one and put it in the same bowl*.

Hours of entertainment there...

*(note: I would never do anything like that... because I have compassion and stuffs)

Post by **eddiecanuck** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 8:33 am

bio wrote:Or... you could buy another one and put it in the same bowl*.

We've already done that once. Cynda killed the fish one day, I think she was changing the bowl or something like that. So she ran out and got a new one and we didn't tell the kid.

The problem is, I don't want us getting another picky fish. Just eat the regular damn food ya little shit!!
Whew, I'm better now.

mmeowgrl · Post by **mmeowgrl** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 10:38 am

Fish are worthless pets, get her a kitten and flush the beta.

mmeowgrl · Post by **mmeowgrl** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 10:41 am

Sorry, meant t'say this in pirate.

Fish be worthless pets. Get her a kitten and flush t'beta

Post by **bio** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 10:48 am

Arg! A quick burrial at sea!

jc · Post by jc » Fri Sep 19, 2003 12:48 pm

i like fish for dey do be interesting, much like a moving wall painting! too bad ye have to feed em chum everyday, HAR!

Nickp · Post by **Nickp** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 1:06 pm

HAR KITTEN ISLAND AHOY!
-Nick P.

Post by **eddiecanuck** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:31 pm

well I went and bought the scurvy dog some new chow, if'n the damn thing don't like it then I'm throwin' it overboard.

oh, AARRRGGG!!