And now the pleco...

[lizard]

Yep, the pleco died too I now have three Corys, a Platy, and a Betta left (well, three Bettas, 'cause a friend has two back at school), as of last night. I haven't checked yet this morning.

The vet said it definitely sounds like a parasite. The pleco had symptoms of parasites. I ran a second treatment in the tank last night. Hopefully my remaining few fish will survive.

Well, now I don't have to worry about what to do with all the Platys or what to do with the Pleco when he gets too big <sigh>

Last Saturday I arrived here with four Corys, twelve Platys (nine of which were fry), two Bettas, a Pleco, and a Ghost Shrimp. I now have three Corys, a Platy, and a Betta The vet said he thinks there's something in the water - possibly high copper.

This is frustrating...

Pamela
aka Lizard

 

[lizard]

The Platy too...he committed suicide. I found himi stuck to the back of the dresser My remaining fish (three Corys and a Betta) seem to be doing okay.

<sigh> This is very frustrating.

Pamela
aka Lizard

 

[aquarius]

aww i'm sorry it's tough losing fish

btw, do you really take your fish to the vet?

 

[lizard]

btw, do you really take your fish to the vet?

Yep - to his house They're living at his house over break. Well...the tank is at his house, anyway. The fish "living" there is debatable at this point...

I'm very good friends with this vet and his family. I'm actually babysitting his children right now. I'm pretty much considered another one of their children. I spend a lot of time here They're lovely people...couldn't find nicer people. He's a good vet, too.

Pamela
aka Lizard

 

[mike777]

Aww, I'm so sorry to hear about your fish that is awful . I hope your betta and cories do ok though!

 

[my_fallen_angel]

you poor thing.
I really hope all the other fish make it.

 

[Debo]

Sorry to hear about your fish problems. Hopefully the other little ones will make it.
Deb

 

[snowyangel]

Good luck with your fish! I've also had suicide fish jump out, sometimes i was lucky enough to scoop them back up, sometimes not. Your very lucky to have a fish vet! My vet has probably taken care of everything but fish! ( a crocodile, baby black bear, python snakes, chinchila(sp))