RIP Big Tail

The forum for the very best information on loaches of all types. Come learn from our membership's vast experience!

Moderator: LoachForumModerators

Post Reply
cweg71
Posts: 39
Joined: Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:48 pm
Location: Virginia, US

RIP Big Tail

Post by cweg71 » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:25 am

I had two unfortunate deaths in my 125 gal aquarium. One of my 8yr old clowns apperntly got stuck in a cave with a spotted rapheal catfish. It appears like they were trying to occupy the same space and the rapheal locked his pecs in place preventing either of them from escaping. I figure they had been in the cave for at least 24hours. I am experiencing elevated nitrates. No ammonia or nitrite showing on tests. I am performing several large w/c throughout today. :( Rip fishes.....
Last edited by cweg71 on Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:04 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Top
User avatar
Vancmann
Posts: 404
Joined: Thu May 11, 2006 1:43 am
Location: Ft Collins CO.

Post by Vancmann » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:37 am

That is real sad. The things these fish do for realestate sheesh.. Sorry for the loss.
120 gallon planted aquaponic tank with 10 clown loachs, first one since 1994, 1 modesta and 3 striadas.
Top
User avatar
helen nightingale
Posts: 4717
Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:23 am
Location: London, UK

Post by helen nightingale » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:49 am

thats bad news. after 8yrs it must be more like losing a dog that a fish. sorry to hear that. i hope you get your water back on track soon.
Top
cweg71
Posts: 39
Joined: Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:48 pm
Location: Virginia, US

Post by cweg71 » Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:07 pm

Yes I feel terrible.....bummer.
Top
User avatar
Graeme Robson
Posts: 9096
Joined: Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:34 am
Location: Peterborough, UK
Contact:
Contact Graeme Robson

Post by Graeme Robson » Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:10 pm

My condolences. :cry:
Image
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Loach Forum”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 124 guests