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RIP V. maassi...
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:07 pm
by Jim Powers
Today, I found my last V. maassi dead. The fish hid much of the time, but I would usually see at least part of the fish just about every day.
The fish was very swollen so I thought I would open it up to see if I could find a reason. Well, when I opened it up, I found eggs and lots of fluid.
What a shame. This was a very nice specimen, very fat and colorful.
It will probably be a long time before I ever see this species again.
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:56 pm
by NancyD
I'm sorry Jim. How long had you had it? I've only had mine a short while & they are cool fish.
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:22 pm
by helen nightingale
Sorry for your bad news Jim. it will have had a good life with you.
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:28 pm
by NancyD
You know Jim I think Uncle Ned may still have some if you need a New England road trip. Nothing like new fish to relieve the sadness.
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:19 pm
by Jim Powers
I've probably had this fish 4-5 years.
As far as Uncle Ned's, I would normally be going up that way to visit my friends in Uxbridge, but they moved to Knoxville, Tenn.
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:40 pm
by plaalye
Sorry Jim, amazing how attached we get to these critters!
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:30 am
by Mark in Vancouver
Bummer, Jim. I've still never had the pleasure of seeing these chaps first hand.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:02 am
by Graeme Robson
So sorry Jim, R.I.P Miss Vaassi....
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:08 pm
by Emma Turner
Sorry to hear the bad news, Jim.
Emma