SAB Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I find myself surprisingly saddened today on the discovery that our 2 fish have died. We had Peeky for about 4 years, since my children spotted him the only live fish in a bucket at a fairground and rescued him - he had loads of scales missing and seemed tiny in the pint glass I popped him in until we could get to shop to get a tank. I did not expect him to last the night, but he eventually grew to about 6 inches from nose to end of tail. Along the way he bumped his head on the top of the covered tank and the sore became infected - again we thought we would lose him, but herbal tonic from the pet shop saved the day. A couple of years back we had to invest in a bigger tank and got him a friend (Hermione) and they really seemed to bond. Last night, before I went to bed, they were both fine and popped up to say hello when I put food in (Peeky would almost eat from your hand), this morning they were both dead. My OH had a good look at them and could find no sign of damage or disease. The suddeness has shocked me and I find myself surprised by how saddened I feel. Us crazy animal lovers eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 it's entirely natural - we have a fish our daughter 'won' at a fairground at Easter 1997... she's still (fish not daughter) swimming round her tank - she suffered from what appeared to be depression after her tank mate died about 3 years ago but is fine now. I'd be devastated if she died... ((((you and your family)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oh I'm sorry. Just because its fish doesn't mean that we don't get attached to them. My YS has had an aquarium since his 6th birthday (11 now) and whenever any of the fish die we get upset. The worst was the two Angel fish Phil and Lil. They were lovely and always layed eggs (which got eaten by the other fish ). We bought 2 new fish from PAH and both our Angel fish died within days so I think the new ones must have bought something in. He only has about 5 fish left now but they've been in there since the start and he will be devastated when they go. Do you think you will get any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 so sorry I was very sad to lose a goldfish in my pond a while back as well. It hasn't been the same since really looking in the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oh I'm sorry. Just because its fish doesn't mean that we don't get attached to them. very well said. Its horrible to lose any pet no matter how small very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 so sorry for the loss of your fish. I always get a bit sad when we lose a tropical fish (and we have loads of them in the tank) they dont have names, but i still get attached. cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks for cheering me up folks. My OH cleaned out the tank and it is sitting ready for its new inhabitants, 2 tiny goldfish which our new son (5 year old boy we are adopting) brought with him when he arrived in our lives a few months back. They have been in a wee bowl in his room, but he wants them to go into the tank in the living room now. Life goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks for cheering me up folks. My OH cleaned out the tank and it is sitting ready for its new inhabitants, 2 tiny goldfish which our new son (5 year old boy we are adopting) brought with him when he arrived in our lives a few months back. They have been in a wee bowl in his room, but he wants them to go into the tank in the living room now. Life goes on. Aww thats lovely. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Don't feel daft for a single moment. Fish have characters too. They recognise who feeds them, and come and dance for their supper. Some of mine are over 10 years old now. I'll be very upset when anything bad happens . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Yes ours danced for their supper too (and we often could be seen dancing with them!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I am sorry I did not notice this posting till after I did mine along similar lines. Fish are lovely and they do recognise you even if its only for food. Never think "just a fish" my kids first experience of pets were fish named after the Tweenies!! heres to your new ones and mine keep me posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks for your lovely message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
