Guest Marigold's Mom Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Well, we lost Marigold this morning. She had been ill for a few days. She was spending alot of time at the surface trying to get air so I just figured it was due to the Nitrites since our tank has not yet cycled. Last night, she started isolating herself. Then the flashing and rubbing against her air tube began. I got on the computer and discovered she had chilodonella. I had never heard of this but in just a few hours she had EVERY symptom. I check on her again and was going to isolate her and treat her when I saw Lilly flash and rub against the tubing. I treated the whole tank with Malachite Green (sp?). Now the really sad part. I checked on them this morning and Marigold was lying on the bottom behind her favorite plant; Lilly by her side. I sprinkled in a couple fish flakes to see if they would come up to eat. Normally, Lilly would dart right up and dig in. This time, she swam half way up, then back down and nudged Marigold enough that she could get underneath her to swim her to the surface so she could eat. I just sat there watching this while crying like a baby. She managed to get her half way up the tank when she lost her and Marigold fell back to the bottom. Lilly just went right back down and layed beside her. I removed Marigold from the tank, changed the water & cleaned the ornaments. Lilly was a little confused at first, swimming around searching for Marigold. She seems fine now. She's playing in the bubbles from her bubble curtain and playing with her reflection in the tank. Hopefully I got the meds to her soon enough to kill the parasite. It's funny how such a small creature can be so much joy then so much sorrow when you lose one. RIP Marigold....We Love You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Katalyst Posted February 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear the news! RIP little Marigold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member glitterfish Posted February 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2007 I am so sorry, thats so sad. RIP Marigold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest splashing Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear about Marigold passing RIP Sweet Marigold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member merlinsmom Posted February 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2007 I am so sorry to hear you lost Marigold RIP sweet Marigold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member abeadle Posted February 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2007 Sorry for your loss. Marigold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Zelanie Posted February 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I kind of think that both you and Lily were trying to do the same thing- "here, have some food, then you'll feel better." That really is a touching story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member daryl Posted February 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2007 I am sooooo sorry. It hurts so much when we lose one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member LaurieP Posted February 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2007 Sorry to hear of your loss, she sure was cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Blue Posted February 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss Hope you feel better soon Marigold gone but your memory and joy you brought live on forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member small_ranchu Posted February 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2007 Marigold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marigold's Mom Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Thanks everyone for your kind words. It has been a hard day so far. It is good to see Lilly swimming and appearing healthy and happy. I'm praying she's going to be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member vmlola Posted February 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2007 Sorry to read that Marigold passed away! The story made me cry. Marigold! You will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member touchofsky Posted February 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2007 Poor little Marigold. I am sorry to hear of her passing. It is a very touching story. I am always amazed at how much goldfish relate to each other. I hope Lily remains healthy. Please keep us posted on her health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dickey_moe Posted February 24, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2007 I am so sorry to hear about the loss of lovely Marigold. I thought she was the prettiest thing! Sometimes I would enlarge your photo just to look at her! I am going to miss her too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member rwersted Posted February 24, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2007 Oh that's terrible, I'm so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Devs Posted February 24, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2007 I too was very saddened when reading about Marigolds passing.She was such a pretty little fish and I'm sure that you'll miss her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tinkerbell Posted February 24, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2007 im so sorry you lost her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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