Holy Mackerel! Kong is here ...

A gigantic new shadow overwhelmed the tankmates today as Kong, a six-inch plecostomus, was added to the community aquarium.

The brown algae eater is easily five times larger than any fish currently swimming in our aquarium. With his mottled, near-reptilian skin and his steely brown eyes that blink (my God - they actually blink!), the new arrival has creeped out fish and fish-watchers alike.

"The thing is gi-normous," said a startled Nourisha Wells. "It scares me."

Sheri Hart, who is well-known for her concern about the welfare of the smaller, weaker fish, was quick to point out her displeasure. "That thing is too big. It's going to start eating everybody."

Kong's previous owner, Sharon Wiles, was quick to point out that Kong was previously living in a 10-gallon aquarium with four small guppies.

"Don't you gettin' all up in my face, honey," Hart replied, unimpressed by the explanation. "Don't make me get all midieval on your ass."