The Pet Fish

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Mia has a pet fish.

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Mia has a pet fish. She got it for her birthday. The fish lives in a glass bowl. The bowl is on a table by the window. Mia feeds the fish every day. She gives it special fish food. The fish swims around and around. Sometimes it blows bubbles. Mia likes to watch it. She named it Bubbles. Mia cleans the bowl once a week. She adds fresh water. Bubbles is orange and white. Mia loves her fish.

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