it has been confirmed today that Snail the second has passed away..
originally when we had gotten him Aryk was concerned at Snail's lack of enthusiasm to really be all snail like.. but after he jumped on the computer for some very serious research.. it had informed us that there is such thing as LAZY snails.. so we just chuckled at him and were all "WOW IS HE EVER LAZY" for.. he just floated at the top.. the he moved down to a plant.. and has been there for days.. so.. he probably was dead the whole time.. and not really lazy at all..
:(
Aryk has been VERY dedicated to this aquarium! he spends lots of time observing them.. and doing research on the computer.. he even checks Gail's stomach to see if she is still hungry or full.. he also went out to buy Fredrik specialty food. He also knows what light settings to put on when.. and that if you put on the light setting that changes colour its all 'natural for them' as if there is a storm.. like lightening..
so I'm sad for Aryk cause he has been very concerned about Snail.. so I am unsure if he is secretly in pain over this second loss.. I asked Aryk if he thinks that Gail and Fredrik are upset swimming around a dead thing... Aryk then made fun of the sizes of the brains of our two water creatures..
On the positive note! I am happy to announce that Gail is greatly enjoying her hammock.. and at most times you can find her sitting there.
I am not including a photo in this blog.. in respects to Snail and his family who would like their privacy during this difficult time.
in lieu of flowers.. we will accept fresh fruit and vegetables.