He loved fresh veggies, and pooped accordingly!
He passed away around 2005.
In March 2000, he was moved from a 50 gallon (where he'd spent most of his life)
to a 130 gallon
(where he spent the remainder of his life).
His first name was "Freebie", as 2 of his predecessors quickly passed on due to malnutrition during shipping and at the store. He was replaced at no charge, and I've since learned to look for a rounded belly when purchasing a lory.
By Mike Wickham, ISBN 0-87605-327-4, and not to be confused with the Dummies book.
Another long-term resource is the Baensch series. I currently have volumes I and II.
I am often asked, "why do you keep fish?"
It's several things; I enjoy watching these animals in an environment which is totally foreign to us. Their behavior and personality (yes, personality) take time to appreciate, and goes to a new level when they spawn.
It keeps me learning, every day. And like much in life, despite the hassles and challenges, it's worth it.
He loves his cave, and rarely ventures out except at feeding time.
S/He eats flake food, shrimp pellets, spirulina wafers,
and adores live bloodworms.
