Our gold fish pet....

They've been with us for quite sometime now. I myself christened them, Barbie and Bratz. Cool, funny or whatever you think but me and Dorothy like those names for them.:) At the time we bought them, they were just tiny as a tadpole. But look at them now! We didn't think that we are capable of growing such size. The fish tank where we put them is just an average size designed only for small fishes. Yet, they settled there very well as the only home they know. We bought another big tank for them where they can swim in great lengths but we are just waiting for the right time when to install it. We originally bought 5 different species of gold fish for a start and unfortunately these are the only two survivors left. The rest died of unexplainable reasons while they were still small. Both our two gold fish had been through misery time . They were been attacked with various diseases but gradually recuperated well with our utmost care and treatment that after those darkest time of their life, they are doing much better now and never been sick again.
We have 4 fish tanks at the moment (2 in the lounge room, 1 in the dining room and 1 in Dorothy's room ). It is so relaxing to watch them swimming around while having a cuppa . Studies have found out that watching the fish swim has a moderate effect on lowering blood pressure. However, we set up fish tanks at home definitely not for that reason alone but because it is hubby's hobby and interest as well. We set up fish tank for Dorothy too for this is what she likes very much as her pet. It is a kind of way too to teach her responsibilities of cleaning ( with hubby's assistance) and feeding them. Although, she still needs to be admonished most of the time.