I am happy to share that we have two new additions to our 95-gallon fish tank. We ordered a few fish online to be delivered by mail. They arrived a few days ago – a Bi-color Dottyback, Spiny Box Fish Puffer, and Lunar Wrasse.

Unfortunately the Bi-Color Dottyback did not look good when we took him out of the bag which was packed in a box along with warming packs. He was swimming upside down. That is not a good sign. He was small and not able to handle the travel from Florida. The other two fish did well and are still acclimating themselves in their new water world.

Here are some photos of the new fish – three sadly of the Dottyback that didn’t make it as you can see as he tries to swim right side up. The two fish that survived replace two of the same fish that we lost last year – a Puffer and a Wrasse. These two fish are smaller than the ones we had but they will grow soon enough with all the food they will consume once they are acclimated.

Here are some more photos of the tank with the other fish who are still getting used to the new additions.

Take note of the photo above with the Clown fish and Anemone. The anemone has a piece of shrimp that I fed him directly by putting this long-handled tool that holds the food until you place it on the arms of the anemone. I tried to pull the tool away but the anemone was holding fast. It finally let go when it had the shrimp firmly in its grasp. The Clown fish looked on protectively and did not touch the food but allowed his best friend to eat it while he kept watch over all the other fish to ensure they did not take it away.

Trigger wasn’t too happy that I did that. He rushes over each time we do this but the Clown fish pushes him away and protects his anemone. The Maroon Clown fish has hosted this anemone and will take care of it and feed it too. I have seen him do this. He grabs food that John puts in there, carries it over to the anemone and places it in its arms. It is a sweet thing to see.

If you ever watched the movie, Finding Nemo, you may remember that Nemo lived inside the anemone and took care of it by bringing food there.

It’s fascinating to watch them in action doing what comes natural to them in their water environment. We do what we can to provide food to keep them healthy and happy. John threw in two live clams but they have not eaten them yet so the clams have buried themselves in the sand. Trigger may find them when he gets hungry for a tasty snack.

I will let you know how these two fish are doing as they get used to our tank and fighting for food with Trigger who is still a bully. I have to scold him at times to keep him in line.

I recently had a few conversations with Puffer to calm him down when he appeared to be anxious. Of course, I don’t know if he understood me or even heard my voice through the glass but he did meet me eye to eye and then swam around and came back to see me again. He is so cute and loveable. He loves to interact with us.

Not all the fish are as loveable or engaging as Puffer. Trigger meets your eye but then swims away turning his tail on you. He likes to have the last word. Foxface is anxious and will turn brown all over from his beautiful yellow color when he is frightened. The Tang is his friend but they do chase each other around the tank playfully. He doesn’t engage with us at all.

As you may have already guessed, Puffer is my favorite. He loves to get close and personal right up to the glass and stays there as you talk to him. Fish are calming and fun to watch. You should get some fish and relax while you watch them in action.

Than you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Stay tune for more updates on our fish and whatever else pops into my head.

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