Bardo released into community aquarium

Bardo the predominantly white marble molly was released from the net crib into the community aquarium at 9:45 a.m. today. The release occurred without fanfare, with only tank officials in attendance.

The little fish immediately sought out recent cribmate, Lollipop, who was released into the big tank on Wednesday. Bardo appears to be doing well, and as her size is equal to that of Lollipop, the two should do well.

Bardo is the third baby fish to be successfully released into our community aquarium. Orangejello, the first baby born in our aquarium, was released on Sept. 23.

Gozer was released Oct. 7 but was quickly returned to the safety of the net crib after being attacked by several large mollies. He died Oct. 24, most likely from injuries suffered during his botched release. Gozer was born Aug. 3 and was the runt who never grew strong enough to live outside the crib.

Lollipop was released on Wednesday and appears to be thriving as well.

Bardo was discovered in the aquarium and was originally thought to be the daughter of Fatty Arbuckle and Knuckles McGee. As she grew, however, it became apparent that Bardo is a pure-bred marble molly, meaning Fatty could not have been the mother.

Lemon Drop, born Sept. 9, and Chubby Arbuckle, born Oct. 13, remain in the crib net. Tank officials have no plans to release the tiny any time soon. The Platy Bunch are being kept in a separate isolation tank. All are eating and doing well.