Remaining baby fish released into aquarium

Tank officials released the eight baby fish who for two months floated topside in plastic cribs, bringing the tank population back to pre-plague levels.

"With these releases, we bring renewed life and renewed hope to an aquarium that lately has been all too familiar with loss and grief," said TankKeeper in the moments following the release at 5 p.m. today. "May these baby fish live long and prosper in our community aquarium."

The Platy Bunch -- Greg, Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby and Cindy -- were released first and are all sticking close together. They were born on Nov. 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Howell, a pair of golden platys.

Napoleon and Josephine, a pair of marble mollies born on Nov. 28, are also sticking together.

"There comes a time when baby fish must take to deeper waters," said a nervous fish-watcher who witnessed the release. "All we can do is hope for the best and prepare for the future. That's the way of things at this kind of time."