Introducing Orko

[Ria P]

That's a great, multifunctional hide. They seem to like unglazed terracotta hides.

[cloudy]

Originally Posted by Ria P

That's a great, multifunctional hide. They seem to like unglazed terracotta hides.

They are not so easy to find which is a shame.

[Ria P]

Flower pots. The one Scottie has in the playground is Trixie. I was tempted to put it in his cage but am not brave enough after his last reaction when i changed something. He uses everything in his cage and seems to like it as it is.

[cloudy]

Originally Posted by Ria P

Flower pots. The one Scottie has in the playground is Trixie. I was tempted to put it in his cage but am not brave enough after his last reaction when i changed something. He uses everything in his cage and seems to like it as it is.

That is a good idea. I agree it may be best not to move Scotties to his cage after last time.

[cloudy]

Originally Posted by Ria P

Flower pots. The one Scottie has in the playground is Trixie. I was tempted to put it in his cage but am not brave enough after his last reaction when i changed something. He uses everything in his cage and seems to like it as it is.

Where do you buy flower pots without a drainage hole from? Any I see have a hole at the bottom which could pose a risk even if I were to seal it.

[Ria P]

I'd try places like Hobbycraft. I never saw the hole as a risk because it's so small and a pot is used lying on its side. A piece of dowelling could be cut to size to block it off.

[cloudy]

Originally Posted by Ria P

I'd try places like Hobbycraft. I never saw the hole as a risk because it's so small and a pot is used lying on its side. A piece of dowelling could be cut to size to block it off.

Thank you for the tip. I remember looking everywhere for flower pots without holes when I had betta fish but never found any.

[cloudy]

Now that Orko is more active it takes me a lot longer to go through the camera footage. It is wonderful to see him so happy and busy. I notice he has a new game. He runs into his sand jar and then runs out again. I have a clip of it. He must have done that about 6 times last night.
Orko's new game - YouTube

The next video shows Orko pottering about and stopping to scratch himself with his cute little legs.
Orko's adorable scratch - YouTube

[Ria P]

Scottie does that running in and out of his sand jar. I've never noticed him roll in the sand though, only dig. Does Orko roll?

[cloudy]

Yes he does roll. It is so cute and always makes me smile. He rarely digs. Him and Scottie seem to be opposites.