My first loss in over 15 years

[fishman256]

Hello,

I have had a shoal of 7 congo tetras (1 males and 6 females) for approximaly 4 years. I came downstairs this morning to find the male had died unepectedly. It is a shame as he was almost fully grown and in great condition.

All water tests are fine as are the other occupants of the aqurum.

 

[Mystus Redtail]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Nic]

that sucks sorry for the loss....

 

[bigjason12]

sorry to hear that man, were they breeding?
I dont know much about them.

 

[Burtess]

Thats too bad... it sucks when you loose a fish... especially when it is difficult to replace...

I Googled "congo tetra lifespan" and there is information that the lifespan of the congo tetra is approx. 5 years... maybe he died of old age?

Burt

 

[Weylin]

Wow... 1st loss after 15 years ?

How big was the guy ?

 

[Fish Eat Fish]

I would say im sorry for your loss but id rather say congratulations on being such a successful fish keeper! one in 15 years is pretty incredible.

 

[ziggy2]

Sorry for the loss. I just lost my first one is quit some time too, but not fifteen years.

 

[cassharper]

I would say im sorry for your loss but id rather say congratulations on being such a successful fish keeper! one in 15 years is pretty incredible.

Ditto, you get to wear the "extremely dedicated fish keeper" hat today.

 

[guppy]

Four years old, that is approaching old age in this species.