Rip 174. Little Louis Dead. Boohoo.

[Leonwillow]

I posted some pics of my 174's in another thread. Just got home from work and found my favourite dead. He seemed fine this morning and was eating OK last night.

GUTTED.

All my stats are fine so it's a bit of a mystery.

 

[LisaLQ]

Awww no I'm so sorry ((((hugs)))) RIP little fella.

 

[smithrc]

gutted sorry to hear.

 

[Gankutsuou]

sorry about the loss.....

you may not want to think of it now, but ANY thought whatsoever that could be the cause of death needs to be made now.

old age is the most hopeful one, but we need do make sure it's something that won't hit other fish.

 

[AlexAndCarmen]

So sorry to hear that Leonwillow

He was such a gorgeous plec. Really, really sad news.

Louis

 

[Leonwillow]

Thanks all.

I have been to the LFS today and picked up a powerful internal filter (looks a bit cumbersome in the tank but hey-ho) I am hoping that this will assist with water qualiy but as I mentioned my stats are fine. The plecs seem to like the increased flow in the tank though so that's good. All the other fish in the tank look fine - not even the slightest sign of disease so I am puzzled at his death. I did have an outbreak of whitespot in November that took a while to clear up but all has been clear for quite some time now. I don't think it was old age cos he was quite small - smaller than the others in the shop. I am gonna keep a really close eye on the tank to see if anything develops.

I also bought another 174 today. He's just in quarantine now. Not quite as striking as Louis but still a fabulous fish. I just couldn't resist. I'm going back next week to look at some 46's that the owner will be bringing in. He got 30 in the New Year and they are currently at his house. I know I'm not going to be able to resist when I see them........

This obsession with plecs definately equals an empty wallet.

 

[smithrc]

Thanks all.

I have been to the LFS today and picked up a powerful internal filter (looks a bit cumbersome in the tank but hey-ho) I am hoping that this will assist with water qualiy but as I mentioned my stats are fine. The plecs seem to like the increased flow in the tank though so that's good. All the other fish in the tank look fine - not even the slightest sign of disease so I am puzzled at his death. I did have an outbreak of whitespot in November that took a while to clear up but all has been clear for quite some time now. I don't think it was old age cos he was quite small - smaller than the others in the shop. I am gonna keep a really close eye on the tank to see if anything develops.

I also bought another 174 today. He's just in quarantine now. Not quite as striking as Louis but still a fabulous fish. I just couldn't resist. I'm going back next week to look at some 46's that the owner will be bringing in. He got 30 in the New Year and they are currently at his house. I know I'm not going to be able to resist when I see them........

This obsession with plecs definately equals an empty wallet.

Good news - sounds like you've found a gem of a local store