R.I.P. Neptune

July 25, 2014 - August 23, 2017

Just got home to find that my betta fish died :(

I loved watching him swim around and flare his fins when I got close. He was a very pretty fish.

Fun fact: Flaring fins shows dominance and makes them look bigger to scare off predators. Bettas often flare at their owner because they recognize them and get excited.

Not too upset though, I knew he was dying so I was prepared

Still got Ares with me ^_^

May 17, 2015 - Present

I'm actually hoping to get a yellow betta and name it Apollo so I can stay with the Greek/Roman gods :)

Wow three years is a long time to keep a fish 0_0 but the betta fish lifespan is three to five years

Fun fact: Betta fish can actually drown! They have a special organ called the labyrinth organ that allows them to breathe air.
This organ allows labyrinth fish to take in oxygen directly from the air, instead of taking it from the water in which they reside through use of gills. The labyrinth organ helps the inhaled oxygen to be absorbed into the bloodstream. As a result, labyrinth fish can survive for a short period of time out of water, as they can inhale the air around them, provided they stay moist.
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anabantoidei#