Well, we have some sad news tonight and somewhat traumatic for Joel and I. Tonight we had some friends over for dinner and noticed that all of our fish were swimming at the top of the tank, as they often do when they are hungry. I thought it was odd as it wasn't time for them to eat. I asked Joel what was going on and he wasn't quite sure. It seamed as if they need more oxygen. Sure enough, little by little our sweet fish began to go... belly up! Joel desperately was putting together an air pump to get some oxygen in the tank. And then three more died! So we quickly got the living fish out of the tank and put them into another bowl. Joel was running tests to see what was wrong and apparently the nitrate levels were too high, and the oxygen levels were low (he just changed out the tank water yesterday). The total death count was 6; four tetras, 1 neon, and 1 zebra. We are devastated. As I was pulling out the last dead fish, I think Joel was hoping it was still alive and said "Sid, maybe it's still alive, put it under the air flow to see if we can revive it!" So sad! These fish are a part of our family. We've always loved having a fish tank ever since we were first married. We've never had many die. Poor Joel just ran off to Wal-Mart to get a solution to get the nitrate levels down. Amazingly our gigantic algae-eaters have been fine through this whole process and we haven't had to get them out of the tank (thank goodness, because they gross me out!) Thankfully we have 11 survivors and two shrimp!!! So here are some pictures of this horrible event!
Some of the Survivors
Poor fish, I dumped them in the toilet before I realized that Gianluca's pee was still in there. I know, an improper funeral. We should have done something more like what Bill Cosby did when Rudy's fish died. Poor guys! You will be missed!
Poor Joel, trying to revive the fishes!!!
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Poor little fish! I hate stuff like that. And we just got a 10 gallon tank since all Dylan could do was ask for pets. We figured it was the safest route for now. We have yet to have a casualty, but I worry about losing one. Dylan would be devastated. How did Gianluca handle it?
Gianluca is oblivious to it, as he was already asleep when it all happend.
I'm sorry for your loss, although I couldn't keep from laughing at your account of the fish burial. I'm glad Gianluca wasn't traumatized by the recent events; and I hope Joel recovers quickly.
ohhhhh... sidney, sidney, sidney.. i'm sorry for your loss. my favorite pic, however, is the little fishies being flushed down the tank in the pee water... yes, definitely one of my favorite pics of all time.
by the way... have you started reading yet??????
no, not yet. I'm hoping to start the book tonight. I'm excited!
I'm sorry... I know how much all of you love these little creatures.They're so peaceful! I'm so glad you were able to saved several of them and the kids were sleeping.
RIP....
To those who fought bravely and yet succumbed to DEATH. I leave with you my blessings and my sincere apology for having created this unstoppable monsters in the form of Ammonia and Nitrite!! You are survived by your family members.
Props to our two crustaceans who hung in there and tasted not defeat!
Sincerely,
Papa Bear
New background! I like....
I am sorry that your fish had such a horrible end. (I don't know if I would leave Joel alone with the kids if you know what I mean.) ;)
Hilarious! The same thing happened to us last week except for the difference between you and me is that you like your fish, I hate ours. I'm hoping that the two that survived (out of 13) will die soon so I can get rid of the tank. Am I a horrible person?
Joel's tribute is my favorite part of today. Joel should start a blog because he way funny. (no offense Sid. I like your stuff, too. And the pic of the pee pee water. My kids never flush so I can relate)
I love the pee picture- we can totally relate too! This is Amy, carol's big sis! i found you on her blog so had to check yours out!
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