wisteria for Ruby

I took out most of the rotala rotundifolia in this corner of the tenner, and planted more stems of wisteria. The one on right (center of pic) is the older stem, can see the new plant was already transitioning to emersed growth in the pet store tank- its leaves top left are also smooth-edged. Well, they have tiny teeth on the margins if you look close, but not deeply notched.

Here it is from the short end.

I saw another beautiful betta at the store when I was there getting plants. I look every time, and one had colors and form in a gorgeous combination. A metallic silver-blue-gray with lavender finnage- one of those giant bettas the chain store calls a 'king'- its nose and tail nearly touched each side of the cup. I felt bad to leave him there, I thought of bringing him home, setting up my 10g QT in the basement for him- and I'd call him Lav.

But no, I have Ruby. And I'm starting to like him, now that he doesn't go crazy after his reflection all the time. He doesn't bother the snails- these are the nicest-looking horned nerites I've ever kept.

He's such a good betta

doesn't bother any shrimps, either. I should appreciate what I've got. That lavender king might well have enjoyed tearing shrimps apart. The 'king' was so pretty (my seven-year-old would have loved his pastel colors) I'm sure someone else will take him home soon. And I am trying to keep fewer tanks, not more!

Side note: one more of my malaya shrimps is looking pinkish today. I'm keeping an eye on it, tweezers sitting by the tank- in case it needs a lift out to the compost pile soon...