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I got a new betta today. It's the one that Stauche, Cry, and I saw at the petstore on Friday. I've named him Daniel Osbourne. This is a major departure from my habit of naming bettas "Mr. Whiskers," but I thought it was time for a change. He will, of course, be referred to as "Oz." His activity has already greatly increased since I got him out of his dixie cup. He's still in the bag, but he's floating in the tank getting all acclimated. He's probably happier because he's warmer. There's all kinds of plants on the bottom of the tank that he's trying to get to. He keeps hitting the sides of the bag with his nose.

Last night after I said goodnight to Justin I found his "Writers Guide to Poisons" in the bathroom. I went back to joke with him that I always get nervous when that book comes out. I walked into the cockpit and found him holding a half-burnt check register. The burnt end was still glowing. He looked like a deer caught in headlights. I just looked at him. He said, "I thought I'd burn it for security reasons, but then I realized I had nowhere to put it." Luckily, this is the stupidest thing I've ever caught him doing.

Question for nagasvoice.

First thing Oz did was get trapped in the filter intake. Second thing he did was get pushed across the tank by the current at the outlet. Now he keeps forcing himself between the thermometer and the glass. I've turned off the filter and I'll probably remove the thermometer (or move it). But I'm worried that the heater will overheat or something due to the lack of water cirulation. What should I do?

Oz isn't as smart as either Mr. Whiskerses.