Aquarium Love #WordlessWednesday

A little bit of betta fish love for today's Wordless Wednesday post. One of the new additions to the house this year has been aquariums which have a very soothing effect overall, in addition to keeping one busy.

What started out as a single tank for just plants is now (takes deep breath)

• 2 large tanks
• 1 small tank
• 2 fish bowls
• 13 guppies (cobra, albino, red etc)
• 10 neon tetras
• 8 algae eaters
• 3 golden algae eaters
• 3 male siamese fighting fish
• 5 female siamese fighting fish

Oh, did I forget to mention that the various mating procedures has also resulted in us having 3 segregated mini-hatcheries within the large tank containing another 25 baby guppies we are feeding alongside about another 15 baby siamese fighting fish. Yes, things did get out of hand very quickly! (This probably gives you an idea of how I end up overeating at buffets too.)

Anyway, here's a few pictures from yesterday of two of our siamese fighting fish in the process of breeding, laying and depositing eggs.

I have to admit, I am struggling where it comes to keeping the betta fry (the babies) alive. Four breeding endeavours by various pairs have resulted in (surely) over 250 eggs... not a single one except the above mentioned 15 baby siamese have survived till date. I am open to all ideas, fellow aquarium enthusiasts.

Need video? (You pervs!) Anyway, here you go :)

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They grow up so fast... Leave them alone with a pretty girl for a day and blammo... #bettafishcommunity #bettafishofinstagram #bettafishtank #bettafishlove #bettafisheggs #bettafishfry #siamesefighter #siamesefightingfish #siamesefightingfishofinstagram #siamesefightersofinstagram #fisheggs #aquariumlife #aquariumsofinstagram #shotononeplus7t #shotononeplus7t #kochidiaries #kochipet #kochi #bettafishmating #bettafishbreeding #meetthefish

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Did I mention this... This male fellow who claims to be a siamese fighting fish (known for being aggressive) turned out to be an aquatic puppy dog who comes every morning to get pats on the back and belly rubs! 

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I've talked about Tapori before in the #meetthefish section here. It still makes me smile watching him rise to the top of the aquarium wagging his fins when he sees me enter the room. For a siamese fighting fish who nearly died after jumping out of the first tub he was kept in, Tapori has really mellowed down into a happy, trusting fish who've not in the least bit scared of us. I've lived my entire life with pet dogs. From a Doberman to a beagle, it's been heartwarming (and on some days, the only bright moment of the day) to watch those pet dogs come wagging their tail and demanding pats on the head & belly rubs. Nothing in my life has prepared me for this though... A fish that demands the same every morning!

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Have you ever had betta fish? What has your experience been like?

Do tell me. I am eager to hear your stories.

Authors note 

I am linking this post with Esha and Natasha for #WordlessWednesday. You can find more picture based posts there and add your own too. 

Earlier posts I have written for Wordless Wednesday include:

01. Kerala Meals (Food)

02. Have You Ever Had Pain During Surgery? (Medical)
03. Beautiful Desserts (Food)
04. A Dish I did not Expect to Like (Food)
05. What Show is this Dog Watching?! (Pets)

06. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (Pets)
07. Pavlov's Classical Conditioning (Philosophy)
08. What if Gods were just Advanced Aliens? (Religion)

09. What Really Darkens a Room? (Racism)
10. Doggy Desktop (Pets)

11. What is Your Favourite Coffee (Food)

12. 2 milliliters (Medicine)

13. What is an Amuse Bouche (Food)

14. Caption This (Humour)
15. What was the Last Gift You Bought for Yourself (Personal)

16. The Unique Bubble Nest of the Betta Fish (Pets)

17. The world needs positive posts during the #COVID19 lockdown, not less (Controversial)

18. Mango Season in Kerala (Food)