*grins* Well I'm really really proud of you for your don't-say-die approach. Having your first fish be a sick one is a really big obstacle in terms of inspiration but I'm really proud of how you've dug your heels in about it all. Nataku seems that he'll become a long-lived, strong, distinctive fish.

I'm glad to hear he's eating well...and *do* tell me when he starts playing tricks with you. D likes to tug, Phinneas *sits* in my palm (don't expect Nataku to do this one - by pure virtue of his genetics as indicated by his coloring, he's too temperamental for that), and Pinto likes following my finger through the glass, and "escaping" from a loose cage of my fingers. All of which you could try with Nataku...though maybe make a "cage" of two fingers if you're dealing with a smaller tank. Or something.

I'm always here for advice but you are doing wonderfully on your own initiative. ♥ for ya.