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Luna the fish

We finally got another betta fish.  After Sunny and Merlin, we wanted a fish that would live in an actual tank, not just a bowl.  But when we opened up the tank (2.5 gallons, with a filter and the all important decoration) I really wanted this to be a family fish, not just for Eleanor.

We put the fish on the kitchen counter, and the most surprising thing is how much personality this little fish has.  I suppose that by "personality" I really mean that she notices people watching her tank or moving her food and eagerly swims up to the top as if to say, "Feed Me!  Feed Me!"  But frankly I'll take what I can get.

The kids have worked out who feeds Luna when---they read that it's good for the fish to eat a few times a day, just a little bit, so Amanda feeds her in the morning, Eleanor feeds her at lunch (one of the perks of homeschooling) and Luke feeds her after dinner.  Amanda turns on the light in the morning to show that Luna has been fed, and Luke turns it off in the evening.  The division of responsibilities works really well---no one steps on another's turf, we all know who is supposed to have done what, and they remind each other.  It works great.

And I get someone who watches attentively while I'm doing dishes.  It is a good deal all round.

Now to get the river tank going again...

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