31. ~ Fish ~

Freshwater angelfish have a coin shaped body positioned upright with fins, tail, and a face surrounding the outer edges. Angelfish are living rainbows. They are so thin and flat that they seem to disappear whenthey turn to face you. They are at home in warm shallow waters. They live in both salt water and fresh water. There are more than seventy species. Angelfish have slimy, slippery bodies, and they breathe through their gills. They have four important fins. All of these are in a vertical position to the fish's body. Their dorsal fin is located the full length of its back. This fin is for stability. Their pectoral fin is located on their chest area. This fin helps them swim from side to side; there are two of them, one on each side. The ventral fin is located on the pelvic area and it also adds to this fish's swimming ability. Lastly, the caudal fine, which serves as a propeller is located at the tail area. Angel fish can grow to be two feet in length. They live on a diet of shelfish, sponges, algae, and worms. They do best in small groups of six to eight. They eat neon tetras, and other smaller fish. They have a life span of ten to twelve years. They prefer to have a lot of space.

Medicine:

Angelfish medicine teaches us to learn how to avoid sticky situations. Angelsfish teach us to warm up to situations and people. They teach us to remember that just because someone looks good on the outside, doesn't always mean they are good on the inside. Angelfish teach us not to be too over confident. Sometimes, the prettiest person or thing isn't always the ultimate winner. Angelfish tell us to be careful that we aren't hanging out with those a little too colourful in character. Angelfish medicine reminds us to take care with whom we are associating, and not to be blinded by good looks.