Mellie came from the same pet store as Sammy and Jackie, on the same day as Tony. I think she's from the same family as Jackie, since their markings are very similar. Distant cousins, perhaps? For the first few weeks Mellie was a bit of a bully toward Tony, but after Addy came she started behaving herself. Now she's actually quite shy, and sometimes she's even a downright fraidy-fishie! She acts like a sterotypical blonde: pretty but dense. LOL! She was a wonderful nurse and friend to Addy, though, and acted quite protective of her when Addy's not feeling well. Oddly enough since Addy passed away Mellie has gotten less shy and will actually come to greet me, and stand there "talking" to me for a bit. I guess if I'm her only option for social interaction she'll tolerate me. ;) Mellie's Stats: Species: Carassius auratus (a.k.a. goldfish) of the Fantail variety Size: Around ten inches including tail Gender: It took me awhile to decide on what to call Mellie, but I eventually settled on "she," and now that she's older I think I guessed right. Hobbies: Catching pellets as they sink, watching out for Addy, sticking her tail in the bubbler, hiding from people. Her favorite spot is in a low place in the gravel behind a row of plants. She thinks no one can see her back there. ;) Dislikes: Anyone approaching the tank quickly or loudly, nearby doors slamming, furry objects Diet: Same as the others, although she's not crazy about Omega One pellets. Habitat: 37-gallon tank near my computer. She used to live in a 5 1/2 and a 10 gallon but outgrew both of them! ;) Tankmates: Tony (2002-2003) and Addy (2002-2006) Nicknames: In
her older, post-Addy days I've taken to calling her "Miss Mellie," which seems
to suit her, as the grand old lady she is, the last of the original five goldfish I
started out with. She's also gotten to be called "Mellie Belle" lately. Namesakes: I was thinking of unisex names, and I thought of Tony/Toni. "Tony da Fish" sounded like a mobster, which cracked me up. ("You're gonna sleep wit' da fishes! Er...you know what I mean...") Then I started looking for a second name, and my mom suggested I name them after Antonio Banderas (*drool*) and Melanie Griffith. I got to use Tony after all, and Mellie worked with it! Photo Album: Watch Mellie grow and change! |
Age: I don't know when she was born, but she's
lived with me since Sunday, January 27, 2002.