I considered buying a humidifier to make my little space bearable and, instead, got Reggie. I look at it the same way as I view my lawn. I can't abide waste. I am covering my lawn with raised beds, and my humidifier is a Betta.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meet Reggie, my Humidifer.
My office building was built in the 70s and the internal workings are abysmal. Once the heat goes on, it stays on - no matter that we are having no winter this year. It's hot and dry. When I come out of the building at night, I feel like a goldfish that's been oxygen deprived.
I considered buying a humidifier to make my little space bearable and, instead, got Reggie. I look at it the same way as I view my lawn. I can't abide waste. I am covering my lawn with raised beds, and my humidifier is a Betta.
Other than my guppies when I was a kid, I have had no fish experience. I did have a hermit crab, but the only thing he had in common with fish was his aquarium. I have spent the past week and a half getting ready for him - tiny Betta tank (check); gravel (check); pump/filter (check); thermometer (check); heater (check); plants (check); fish net (check); water conditioner (check); food (check); fish (check). It rather took on a life of its own. I even bought him a little resting leaf, so he can lounge just beneath the surface of the water and take little sips of air. Cute! How many humidifiers offer a little Zen with their moisture?
I considered buying a humidifier to make my little space bearable and, instead, got Reggie. I look at it the same way as I view my lawn. I can't abide waste. I am covering my lawn with raised beds, and my humidifier is a Betta.
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What a cute humidifier! We've been thinking that DD needs one (a humidifier, that is) in her bedroom because she occasionally has sinus trouble at night. Wonder how much moisture a fish tank would be putting in the air? And I'm sure she'd LOVE having a little fish!
BTW, have you put in the surround sound underwater speakers in his tank yet, or are you waiting for the modern-fish-art aquarium hangings before installing it??
Aw, Reggie. So glad to meet you. I'm not sure I've ever seen such a lovely humidifier. ;)
I will be interested to know how this turns out for you - my children have been begging for a pet but I know who will ultimately be responsible for it and I don't happen to want a pet. A fish is their latest (and last ditch) effort. I admit I'm weakening, but everyone I've known who has ever had a goldfish has said they are a bit like African Violets - the harder you try with them, the quicker they die. At least that has always been my experience!
And the pack grows even bigger :)
Ha! Now you have livestock even at work! :)
If you have a pump and filter, you are a step ahead of most people and probably have a really happy Betta! As an aquarium fanatic, it always upsets me to see how some people treat these guys! Clever humidifier :)
I had a goldfish once... he lasted about 48 hours before one of the cats ate him. :(
I love bettas! I kept tropical fish for many, many years and loved it. Excellent choice in humidifiers I'd say.
And if you're feeling especially dehydrated, you can always splash a little of Reggie's water on your face and neck as you walk by!
Aw, he's the cutest little humidifier! I had an aquatic African dwarf frog as my pet all throughout college - he had the very uncreative name of "Froggy" and his little snail buddy that helped clean the tank was "slowpoke" :) Looks like you and Reggie will be great pals.
-Jaime
Cute little guy! Will he get a friend? :)
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