RIP Sid

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This topic has 19 replies, 13 voices, and was last updated 16 years, 6 months ago by 3 kits staff dorie.

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28 September, 2007 at 3:48 pm #11351

MeezerMama in OK; 10/23
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My betta died. He was okay yesterday. I got to work and his water was murky and he was dead.

This seems to happen when I am going through something hard. Emotional canaries I suppose. My last betta died when I had 5 family members die in about a month. I don’t know if I inadvertently neglect them or overfeed them or if it’s somehow related to the emotional strain. But there is some kind of connection.

No more aqua meezer. It will be a while before I get another one.

28 September, 2007 at 3:51 pm #65060

HuddysMama
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I’m sorry MeezerMama. I know people think ‘it’s just a fish,’ but those guys have a lot of personality believe it or not (well of course you believe it, you had Sid). I was pretty bummed when Jackie Chan (my betta) died too. I haven’t gotten another one, and I probably never will.

28 September, 2007 at 3:52 pm #65061

Bogman, Clark and Andy’s mama 2/27 Florida
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I’m so sorry MM.

28 September, 2007 at 3:53 pm #65062

GreatDane
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Awwww, sorry about your Beta, MeezerMama. I’m on my fourth beta at the moment, they never seem to last long. My first one jumped out of the bowl. Second one and third one died just like your Sid, and now I have had the fourth one for maybe about 10 months. The Bobster would be very upset if we lost his beta friend!

Rip, Sid!

28 September, 2007 at 3:57 pm #65063

MeezerMama in OK; 10/23
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He was a good fish and got his burial at sea this morning.

28 September, 2007 at 5:15 pm #65064

debsterwiz
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RIP Sid, I’m sure you will be missed.

28 September, 2007 at 5:31 pm #65065

Instinct
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So sorry MM

28 September, 2007 at 5:36 pm #65066

2 Popoki
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🙁 so sorry MM… not what you needed.

28 September, 2007 at 7:08 pm #65067

MeezerMama in OK; 10/23
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Thank you all. Honestly, with everything else, losing Sid is just one more thing. I can’t say that I’m not sad about it, but it’s just such a small thing.

28 September, 2007 at 7:13 pm #65068

Lynn from PA 6/8
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Nothing you love in whatever capacity, is small. So sorry for your loss MM. Love Lynn

28 September, 2007 at 7:25 pm #65069

MeezerMama in OK; 10/23
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Oh Lynn! Thank you

28 September, 2007 at 7:30 pm #65070

Renee in Arkansas
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So sorry Meezermama. I know what it is like to lose a pet fish. I had two Black Moor’s for 5 yrs, both had different personalities and were so graceful to watch. On occassion, I used to have to perform a type of resusitation on them. They would swallow the gravel in the tank and couldn’t breathe. I know that sounds odd when you think about it.

28 September, 2007 at 7:44 pm #65071

Chrissycat
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sometimes its the small things in life that send us over the edge. So sorry. I remember when I had my tank- I swear that my cat Abigal and the algae eater where best friend and played hide and seek. It was a blast to watch-a lot better than TV

28 September, 2007 at 7:51 pm #65072

MeezerMama in OK; 10/23
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Renee, it doesn’t sound odd. I’ve had Koi go to the fish hospital. I know how to resuscitate them too.

Glory, my one remaining koi, likes to play with Ferrule. She teases him relentlessly. I think it’s a game to him too.

28 September, 2007 at 7:52 pm #65073

GreatDane
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What’s a koi? Bob (who loves his beta-friend) is intrigued!

28 September, 2007 at 8:15 pm #65074

Renee in Arkansas
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Great Dane, have you ever heard of a koi pond? I believe they are those BIG looking goldfish, a type of carp. I may be wrong.

28 September, 2007 at 8:32 pm #65075

GreatDane
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Oh, well I don’t think I can get the Bob one of those! I would have to get a pond first!

28 September, 2007 at 10:00 pm #65076

AnnF
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So sorry to hear it. Beta fish are so personable, no wonder you’re feeling blue. You didn’t need any more stress! *hugs*

28 September, 2007 at 10:05 pm #65077

artistabobbi TX 1/17
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So sorry MM, I think betas are so pretty, and it is a loss. You have to grieve it, just like any other.

And I love koi. Are yours indoors? My wish has been to have a koi pond outside. We certainly have the room for one (2 acres).

Hugs and purrs to you.

28 September, 2007 at 11:57 pm #65078

3 kits staff dorie
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MM

so so sorry!! My prayers for you and sid!

Peace

Dorie
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