– I took a photo of Tangerine in his cup on June 3rd. I thought about him every day for a week. I was so drawn to him and know he was what I needed.
-June 8th I had a tank set up and I took him home. He was so curious and skinny. He loved interacting with me and was a big eater.
-Within a month (photos 3-5) he gained so much color. All the black turned to iridescent blue. He grew so much as well, going from a skinny baby to a healthy adult.
-In photos 6-10 he got a tank upgrade and started going from blue back to black again. His color continously changed as my life changed too. I moved him from my boyfriends to my own apartment (we didnt break up lol) and in my apartment he continued to thrive
-Last photo is one of my favorites I don't know when the scales started growing over his eyes like that but he has the grumpiest expression. His organs started to fail on Saturday and he lasted a week of treatment before letting go. I was going to put him down today if he lived through the night. I'm relieved for him and will be buring him where my mom buried her favorite koi fish. (Both our favorite kois will be there, a koi and a koi betta)
I learned so much from him and tried so hard to make him happy. I dont feel a connection between me and the new fish im rehabbing. Revisiting my memories of my little Tange has really put that in perspective.
Swim in peace Tangerine. I love you so much.
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I’m so sorry to hear that, it sounds like you did a really great job taking care of him. He was a beautiful betta 💛
He was gorgeous and lived a lived life ❤️
I’m sorry for your loss. My betta koi was named monet and had such a personality. It’s so odd how we can bond more closely to one fish or another. I have definitely had favorites lol. They all have such unique and perceivable personalities. You seem like a truly dedicated fish keeper. My respects. Swim on!