nice bikes, as far as the lion goes the blackfoot is a smaller lion, and they do prefer cold water. They are also very difficult to get feeding, and have a dismal survival rate in captivity. They are by far the most difficult lion to keep, and even don't do well under expert care. You may want to consider a different lion. I have not seen one available on this site in a couple of years, and have only seen a few at the lfs.