Ack, I am a moron. I didn't realize I forgot to mention I moved the fish into a tank LOL. I've had plenty of goldfish in my day, so I know how to care for them. That was just the only thing we had at the time, and either they went into the bottle or died flopping round in sand, so I chose the bottle.


They were moved about an hour after that into an aquarium. Speaking of fishies today is cleaning day! But yes, the only reason the white fish died is because one, when my roomate came home he dropped them in the bag and spilled water all over the living room floor. I can imagine what an impact that was! Then they were out of water flopping around in the sand for about ten minutes before I couldn't take it anymore and put them back into some water. The white one was almost dead when he was bought, so nothing we could do there, but I figured I would try to save the orange one and at least give the white one a few seconds of an OK life before he passed.

I've thought of getting a Pleco but all the ones around here are always ill and I don't want to risk the health of my two goldies right now. If I can find a good supplier in town I may consider it. But yes, they are now in a nice sized tank with some beautiful plants. My last goldfish passed away about a year ago. I had him for what seems like forever! He was just HUGE, and such a sweetie. He would come to the top of the tank and nibble on my fingers. His name was "fish"......pretty original eh?

As for the hamster and ratty, they are both doing great! Nemesis is catching on quickly to potty training and is slowly learning how great it is to get free roam time around the bedroom. He's a super little fellow who loves to give kisses. I've owned rats for a long time, and have know a ton about them. You can ask anyone here.