Nice info about Betta. Yup, I think I either overfed it (and it was just those dry, colorful thin flakes I bought in a package) OR I just didn't clean the water regularly. Too bad... but now all this conversation kinda makes me want a real fish tank. I remember the fun I had watching all those different fish.
I think my favorite were those Ramirez (Ram cichlid).
My garden... hmmm... no house ideas yet. Maybe just a really small hut? Something cute, small. Maybe to sleep in on some nice warm nights... not in winter BRRR!