The
firebellies are fun little guys that I guess we're suckers for. We started
out with one, then needed to get a friend for him, of course. That
was it for a while, but a friend ended up dropping another one off that
needing rescuing. Then, there were three! We're back down to two, but
they are quite the pair! All are nice and plump, living
on a delicacy of crickets, mealworms, and the occasional guppy...yummy!
The
fish are pretty cool too. We currently have a 30 gallon tank, but its
definitely still got room for growth. In the tank now, we have a small
tropical community of Lemon Tetras, Glass Catfish, Cherry Barbs, Corys,
Comets, and a Busheynose. We also have a few algae eating
shrimp, which I would highly recommend. We've only had the tank since
2003, but we love it! I've been known to sit and watch the fishes for
hours just like a TV. Some of them have such personality, and you just
have to watch the antics, especially during mealtime. A personal favorite
treat for our fish is blood worms and sea monkeys...just introduce and watch the frenzy!
Triops & Sea Monkeys
Thanks
to my husband's odd interests, we always have one or the other of these
little critters thriving in some window in our house. The sea monkeys I
really could care less about, and I've been known to sneak a few in the fish
tank for a tasty treat! The Triops, on the other hand, are rather
interesting. They are tricky to care for, needing very specific conditions,
but when they get upwards of 3 inches, they are quite entertaining.
Temporary Lodgers
I
can't not mention the critters that come into our home, but only as a
short-term resident. We also own and operate
Muridae Haven
Rescue for small animal and exotics. We've welcome in everything from
dogs, rats, mice, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and more! And they
have definitely made an impact on our lives, so they cannot go without their
fair share of space here on this page!