Granddad Euthanized - Shedd Aquarium

[JasonsPlecosCichlids]

Today we’re saddened to share that the Shedd family has bid farewell to one of our best-loved members. Australian lungfish Granddad, who made Shedd his home since 1933, was humanely euthanized Sunday due to a rapid decline in quality of life associated with old age.

In his long life at Shedd, Granddad offered fond memories and a shared connection with the living world to generations of visitors. We ask you to keep the Shedd family in your thoughts during this difficult time, especially the caregivers most deeply affected by his passing.

http://www.sheddaquarium.org/granddad

 

[krichardson]

Grandad was brought to Shedd as an adult in 1933.That is just remarkable.

 

[celebrist]

amazing when you place his life in the context of world history and events that have occurred since he was brought to the aquarium

 

[Desert Bus]

So sad. I'm glad I got to see him a few times.

 

[clm08k]

RIP Granddad. I'm glad I got to meet you a couple of times. He had a really great story and personality.

If anyone has granddad pictures, it would be fun to share them.

 

[Aaroncboo1]

So sad yet awesome at the same time. Glad I had the opportunity to see him as much as I did.

 

[Juruense]

Anyone know how big he was?

 

[clm08k]

Anyone know how big he was?

want to say 3-3.5 feet long.

 

[Aaroncboo1]

I think he was the smallest fish in the tank... I know that doesn't really mean much. Lol

 

[Juruense]

wow, they can just stop growing like that...like he stopped time itself. Has he grown at all since they got him as an adult back in 1933...if not; he could be old as f**k !