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Post by *~labxing790~* on Jan 11, 2004 14:01:32 GMT -5
 :'(I am so upset. I tried having 3 female bettas in a 2.5 gallon, and 2 died. The other one is sick. I had just bought a new one at the pet store, which was a little nipped already, and my other two fbs ganged up against it. I am pretty sure it was mainly Flame, because she was the only one who wasnt nipped at all. Anyway, I found the new female betta dead before I even had the chance to name her. Then, I took Pansies and Flame out and put them in separate spare bowls. I didnt have gravel for Flame's, and since I have read somewhere that when they don't have gravel the bare bottom reflects light and they don't really like it much, I tried using a solid flat plastic piece that came with a mini-separation tank I previously used. Well,somehow she got stuck under it and died. Even though I had been angry with her for killing the new fish and hurting Pansies, I never wanted or expected her to die. I am so sorry Flame and New Fish. Goodbye finned friends. I feel like it is all my fault and I wish I could go back and prevent your deaths from occurring.  |
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Post by abm on Jan 11, 2004 17:39:12 GMT -5
labxing790, I am so sorry for your losses It is so hard to lose a pet under any circumstances but it is much harder when you feel responsible in any way. I wish I could help you process the pain more quickly  Remember that most of us have been in your shoes - feeling we did something that either directly or indirectly caused our fishies to suffer. We learn from those experiences and move on. Good luck - I'm thinking of you. |
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Post by Emerson on Jan 11, 2004 19:27:17 GMT -5
Oh, I'm so sorry about your gals.  Sometimes these things happen no matter how careful we are. We've all been there. RIP to Flame and New Fish. {{Hugs}} to you. sef |
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Post by palepinkvase on Jan 12, 2004 15:50:40 GMT -5
I am sorry about Flame and NewFish. It is hard when we lose pets and it's easy to shoulder a lot of guilt over it. I don't think you did anything to intentionally cause harm, it was just a set of unfortunate circumstances. Good Luck with Pansies and don't beat yourself up. |
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Post by *~labxing790~* on Jan 17, 2004 23:25:48 GMT -5
Pansies died too. It was so sad- she could even eat. I was somewhat glad that she died because I knew she was no longer in pain. |
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Post by abm on Jan 17, 2004 23:28:25 GMT -5
Oh, I am so sorry about Pansies You have had a rough week losing friends . RIP little one. ::hugs:: |
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Post by Emerson on Jan 17, 2004 23:46:09 GMT -5
Our thoughts are with you as you cope with these terrible losses. sef |
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Post by *~labxing790~* on Jan 18, 2004 0:04:50 GMT -5
thanks for your replies everyone. i have learned from my mistakes and will NEVER put 3 females together again, escepially in a tank as small as a 2.5 gallon. I am getting some new bettas soon, so at least I can look forward to that.
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Post by Rachel - old on Jan 18, 2004 21:26:42 GMT -5
So sorry to hear of your losses. Rest in peace girls..
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Post by palepinkvase on Jan 20, 2004 19:10:28 GMT -5
I am sorry about Pansies Hugs to you. |
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Post by *~labxing790~* on Jan 22, 2004 18:45:52 GMT -5
i am soo upset. my most colorful and unique betta, patches, contracted a bacterial infection. i tried to treat with JFC, them Tetracycline, but neither worked. And my mom won't let me get another to replace him even though I'm already ordering from BCbetta. i am so sad i am thinking about cancelling my other betta orders. Goodbye Patches my dear friend. for some reason my fish all die around the same time, which makes it even harder <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_9_7.gif' border=0></a> |
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Post by palepinkvase on Jan 22, 2004 19:59:45 GMT -5
I am so sorry. When it rains it pours. I think that you could cancel your order and take some time to regroup, or you could receive your order and start fresh. Whichever works for you at this moment and will allow you to give your best to any new Bettas you get. We all go through hard times, but fortunately they don't last forever. Good Luck and Hugs to you. |
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Post by Rachel - old on Jan 31, 2004 2:10:02 GMT -5
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Patches as well.
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:'(I am so upset. I tried having 3 female bettas in a 2.5 gallon, and 2 died. The other one is sick. I had just bought a new one at the pet store, which was a little nipped already, and my other two fbs ganged up against it. I am pretty sure it was mainly Flame, because she was the only one who wasnt nipped at all. Anyway, I found the new female betta dead before I even had the chance to name her. Then, I took Pansies and Flame out and put them in separate spare bowls. I didnt have gravel for Flame's, and since I have read somewhere that when they don't have gravel the bare bottom reflects light and they don't really like it much, I tried using a solid flat plastic piece that came with a mini-separation tank I previously used. Well,somehow she got stuck under it and died. Even though I had been angry with her for killing the new fish and hurting Pansies, I never wanted or expected her to die. I am so sorry Flame and New Fish. Goodbye finned friends. I feel like it is all my fault and I wish I could go back and prevent your deaths from occurring. 
Remember that most of us have been in your shoes - feeling we did something that either directly or indirectly caused our fishies to suffer. We learn from those experiences and move on. 
Sometimes these things happen no matter how careful we are. We've all been there. 