Meet Ace

My friend Delinda got a Betta fish and named him Gary.  While deciding on a name, she also decided that her fish must be gay. She thought Gary was a great name for a gay Betta fish, but couldn't put her finger on why. The best part of the story is that a few short days later the water in Gary's tank turned pink from one of his plants. Coincidence? You be the judge.

I promptly decided that Gary needed a cohort in Seattle, in case he ever came to visit. So - without further ado - please say hello to the newest member of the Smith/Legg family:

Ace the Betta

Ace, his water conditioner, food, and Tiki man (the most expensive item at approx. $5) all came home on Wednesday night.

I don't think Ace is gay though

I've already learned a few things from Ace:

1. He can fit inside the Tiki man's mouth, which seems very small.
   
2. He likes to hide between the Tiki man and the side of the jar.
   
3. I don't think Pounce cares about him, just the water in his bowl. Or, Pounce is lulling me into a false sense of security.
   
4. Most Importantly, I learned that Cory will call my bluff when I tell him that I really, really want a fish. I forgot I had made this declaration. Then, after dinner with some friends, he drove me to the pet store and said something to the effect of, "Ok, go get your fish." Obviously I couldn't back down. Now we have Ace and I love him.