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Reply With QuoteAs you can see from my siggy, I lost "my boys" this past year. I love your comment about the "rainbow pond". I hope you find comfort knowing that we are sending caring thoughts your way.
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Re: My poor fish is dying slowly... (HUGS)
I have a betta fish that I got on Christmas in 2006. I'm away at college now and my parents are left to care for Mr. Darcy and I worry about him all the time. I completely understand about people thinking that fish aren't real pets. Once my grandma said something like, "Oh, he's just a fish... he doesn't even DO anything and you can't pet him!" That made me sad. I like to watch Mr. Darcy and he does have his own personality. Just because I can't reach inside his tank and pet him doesn't mean he is any less of a pet. About a year ago he got some kind of fungal infection and part of his body turned white. I worked tirelessly to remove the fungus from the tank and he pulled through. It really scared me.
Actually, about 2 years ago, my mom called me and casually mentioned that HER fish, Alpha (Alpha the Betta- get it?) had died. I was sobbing. I was so upset! She said she had no idea I would be so hurt. :sad: In fact, every time I go home I immediately go to Darcy's tank because I'm afraid my parents wouldn't tell me if he passed away!
It is so sad to lose a pet. Sometimes I just hate it- I hate that pets have to die. It is a part of the natural life cycle, but it's sad. I worry about my dogs, too. It's normal. But when I think about all the good times and precious memories, it is worth it.
Re: My poor fish is dying slowly... As you can see from my siggy, I lost "my boys" this past year. I love your comment about the "rainbow pond". I hope you find comfort knowing that we are sending caring thoughts your way.
JoeCat and PepeCat together again just beyond the Rainbow Bridge
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Re: My poor fish is dying slowly... we have a way with what we call the "fair fish"-when we have wone them bouncing ping pong balls in their bowls they usually die for everyone but us-we had one for 7 years!!! His name was Frank, then we had another for 5 years-he was Felix. No flushing for them after they passed though-I went and bought a small plant and a pretty planter, I then buried them in the planter (fish very good for plants) put in the plant and then used the fishbowl rocks for decoration in the planter. They still sit in the kitchen with me as they did for so many years in life. Hugs to you and your little swimmer.
Re: My poor fish is dying slowly... Sorry about your fishy, we got a beta fish about a year ago(BoBo) and to me his part of the family.
Re: My poor fish is dying slowly... I had to euthanize a fish recently. It had swim bladder disease and was miserable...
After the research I did online, the most humane way is by alcohol poisoning.
Put your poor fishy in a bowl with some of its water, and add 2 tablespoons of vodka. You will visibly see your fish get drunk. Keep adding the vodka in 2 tablespoon increments until it drifts to sleep and the gills will stop moving.
I HATED doing it, but after I knew he wasn't suffering and it looked like a peaceful way to go...
Some sites recommended Alka Seltzer but that seems cruel, they basically suffocate to death.
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Re: My poor fish is dying slowly... (sorry I abandoned this thread. Life has been :hectic1:x's 10)
My husband has taken over the fish ordeal. I can't bear to look at him anymore. He has been putting in some stuff daily to the water called, Melafix. (all natural antibacterial fish remedy) He says "Fred" is doing better but I think that is hopeful thinking on his part. Tomorrow is the day to change the water so we'll see what happens. I don't know if it'll be too stressful. I just can't believe how this fish in hanging on.
PS. I am lovin' watching hubby try to sweet talk Fred back to health though. It's so cute.
I'd appreciate your prayers during a very hard transition in my life. TYVVM
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