FredTheGoldfish 174 Posted June 19, 2016 Sad news: my sweet Skippy passed away earlier this week while we were on vacation in Hawaii. I just came back from a two-week family vacation to Hawaii. While we were gone, I arranged to have a teenaged neighbor feed our cats and fish for us each day. Last week, she messaged me that it looked like the power in our house had been out for a day or so and our fish seemed to be sitting on the bottom of the tank and not eating. She sent me a photo of Skippy laying on the bottom of the tank. My worst travel fear came true: Skippy died, and I wasn't there to give her medicine or say goodbye. At least my other fish, Treasure, is looking okay today. She seems to be a bit lost, though, so I went out and bought a new fish friend. So far, we're calling it Fish #7. The kids don't have the heart to name another fish yet. Fish #7 is currently in my 10 gallon QT, getting treated with Prazi. I think Fish #7 is a lion head, but it might be a ranchu? Anyways, I'm glad I found a replacement so quickly, and hope Fish #7 is a strong one. I bought her from a local family-owned fish store with a decent reputation. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyMandy 6,278 Posted June 19, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Fish #7 is beautiful 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizam 173 Posted June 19, 2016 Sorry for your loss:( Sweet new fish! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FredTheGoldfish 174 Posted June 19, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Fish #7 is beautiful Thank you! My daughter officially named our new fish "Bubbles." 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FredTheGoldfish 174 Posted June 19, 2016 Sorry for your loss:( Sweet new fish! Thank you! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellbell4ever 1,381 Posted June 19, 2016 So sorry for your loss nice new fishy 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FredTheGoldfish 174 Posted June 20, 2016 So sorry for your loss nice new fishy Thank you so much! Bubbles is still acting a bit shy today in her QT tank, spending most of her time at the back near the bottom. I'm trying to give her some dark and privacy but I hope she feels better soon. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnMichele 6,045 Posted June 20, 2016 Sorry for your loss. RIP Skippy. Your new fish is beautiful. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FredTheGoldfish 174 Posted June 21, 2016 Sorry for your loss. RIP Skippy. Your new fish is beautiful. Thank you. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
