the death of the geos

[aquabee]

Welp. Did just a 60% wc today and saw the fish struggling. Added 5 times the normal amount of Prime and added Stability. Within hours, all my geophagus red head Tapajo and all my roselines and my flash pleco were dead. Broke my heart... stupid City of Houston water. Can't keep expensive, rare, and stunning fish and have this happen. Guess I really did need that carbon bottle.

Anyway, I don't deal too well with these things. Tank's up for sale, with the surviving spotted and red hook dollars, sterbai corys, L-144s, and chocolate white trim BN pleco, as long as they remain alive. Will post more info later. Dibs to those who know or have seen the tank.

bee

[nightster]

Don't sell your equipment, you will regret it.

[aquabee]

Don't sell your equipment, you will regret it.

Thanks. I'll just get rid of the tank, decor, and fish. My heart's just broken right now seeing all those bodies I was responsible for.

[supadave]

Sorry for your loss Aquabee . I truly understand how you feel . I lost a group of Mobas' a couple of years back due to a heater malfunction . I'm just curious though......what alarmed you that something was wrong with the City water ? I've never had a problem with my water ..... so I wanna know if there were any warning signs . Also, did you test the water ? If so, which parameter was off ?

[mistahoo]

Wow! Sorry to hear that your wet pets died. Never saw the tank in person, but from looking at your older thread those were some awesome fish you lost. I usually never have a problem with the water, but I run the thing anyways. Carbon bottle does wonders!

[ssrprelude]

I've been losing fish left and right for the past month. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[TexSun]

These things happen unfortunately. Don't get discouraged, your next tank will be that much better because of the troubles you're experiencing now.

Also, as others have commented, don't sell your tank. Its a super nice setup, I'm sure you'll regret selling once you're ready to setup another aquarium. Good luck!

[cu0ngsayz]

Shouldn't let one incident throw you off track I've lost a a bunch of fish myself and still haven't gave up

[wesleydnunder]

Sorry for your loss, Bee. I think that's happened to all of us at one time or another. I hope you reconsider...

Mark

[sunkenmetal]

I really know how you feel and it really sucks. Don't make any hasty decisions you will regret it trust me...

[BeefyG]

Sorry to hear about your losses. Been there many a time.

Instead of getting rid of everything, maybe buy a tote to drain your old water into. Then if anything goes wrong after a wc, fish go in the tote till you can fix it.

[ScorpiosWife]

Please don't give up, Bee. You'll have an even bigger empty spot in your life & in your home if you do. Take a break & a deep breath. Once you get started again, you will regenerate the passion for the hobby & fall madly in lurve with your new fishies. Live & learn, girlie. We all do it. I'm so sorry.

[BrAin]

Sad times. Every one is right though. Selling the tank leaves an even bigger hole. Sorry for your loss.

[barrettsline]

Bee I'm so sorry to here about all this. Please contact me before you sell off everything, I may be able to help. I'll shoot you a pm.

[troy tucker]

Bee, I'm sorry for your loss. I know you feel bad now but, you will get over this. If you do this long enough. You will have losses and the last one is just as hard as the first. You know so much about the hobby and you are a smart person. Don't sale your tank. It will be hard to replace. If you do, you will want another one someday.
I enjoy reading your happier posts. you give sound advice. Now everyone on here and I, hope you take our advice. Your heart will stop hurting and tomorrow will bring a new day. But there is only one YOU!
Troy