Sad news today..

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I found my albino bichir up in the top of the ship that the frontosa use as a hide out... i had to shake and turn the ship upside down until the little guy fell out of there.. he had a tear in his stomach and he was dead.. i could have sat down and cried because i really enjoyed him more then most of my fish.. he was certainly a different kind of personality and so much fun to watch..last night he ate so hardy..he was thriving and growing ... but now i just want to warn others to be really careful about what you have in the tank with the bichir.. WHY they make something so cool for the fish to hide in with such rough crevices and rough nooks and crannies inside is stupid..he probably moved to quickly and spiked himself on the sharpness.. well i can't live with out one so i will look for another soon but I will keep it in its own tank for awhile..
 
I forgot to add Harley the bichir's picture..
 
Cool fish, sorry to hear that.
 
Thank you EWurm, Just a fish but he meant alot to me..
 
ZOO YORK 207;575486; said:
Real sorry to hear that Liz:(

I appreciate you kind words.. it is really weird to me how hooked i got on these Bichirs..I mean 4 weeks ago i never even heard of them... on Oct 18th i got him and posted about the new albino.. ... I will get another one soon.. they really are everything you bichir lovers say they are..and i only had a few weeks ...
 
Sorry for your loss. You are right bichirs are really cool fish. Hope you find another one soon.
 
hey man that sucks to lose a fish, especially when its the personality that makes it your favourite. i agree about the sharp edges though. i blunt sharp edges on bogwood, just to make sure the stupid things dont happen
 
You guys are really swell.. here i am a grown women who lost many loved ones and things talking to you all about my bichir.. but damn it i am angry.. i hate losing things over stupid things.. And i will probably have a few more bichirs in my lifetime{I hope} but he is really missed.. i love my fronts.. i can watch them in all their beauty and splender..and that blue on them is just coming out strong.. but the *****ir was the one who had all my attention..its like as soon as he entered the room everyone else became a blur... and sometimes he was so bad..run right over and take the food right out of the fronts mouth..but anyway thanks everyone for helping me with him and for all your posts of attention and information..at least i know about them now..
 
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