PICS! 20 long, dwarf compressiceps

[barrettsline]

So I've lost 3 out of my 4 comps, and those 3 were the ones that had to endure the unexpected 5 hour transit time. The one that I picked up later, which was only in the car for about an hour, is looking much better today. A little more active than before, not dark, and not breathing too heavily. Maybe she'll make it.



Did a 40% WC last night without adding more salt (I think the salt +/- the dying comps was doing a number on my white clouds). Turned the circ pumps and the light back on today, and will try feeding a little bit tonight. Given that the 3 comps that had the longer transit time are the ones that died, it seems like the cause was probably some gill damage and general stress from transport.

Possibly starting to turn around now. How'd feeding time go?

[aquabee]

So I've lost 3 out of my 4 comps, and those 3 were the ones that had to endure the unexpected 5 hour transit time. The one that I picked up later, which was only in the car for about an hour, is looking much better today. A little more active than before, not dark, and not breathing too heavily. Maybe she'll make it.

Did a 40% WC last night without adding more salt (I think the salt +/- the dying comps was doing a number on my white clouds). Turned the circ pumps and the light back on today, and will try feeding a little bit tonight. Given that the 3 comps that had the longer transit time are the ones that died, it seems like the cause was probably some gill damage and general stress from transport.

[barrettsline]

It's happens to all at one time or another, salt water aquarist I'm sure can tell you dreadful stories of losing an entire tank due to marnie ick. I know I have...

[aquabee]

Wife's an RT so I hear the horror stories.

D@#n shame about the luck your having with these guys. Hate to ask, but what are you gonna do next.

Probably go with shellies, maybe stappersii/meleagris or gold occies. The seller of the comps wants to grow out a pair or trio for me so I might try those again. I can't even think at this point... kinda just waiting to see what happens with the little lady that's left in my sorry tank.

[barrettsline]

Thanks. Funny you should say that part about the sick child... I work in a pediatric emergency room, so that's basically my life. lol

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Wife's an RT so I hear the horror stories.

D@#n shame about the luck your having with these guys. Hate to ask, but what are you gonna do next.

[aquabee]

Sorry you're having so many problems with your new babies, wish there was something I could do to help

Thanks. Appreciate it. This totally sucks! 3 down, 1 left. We'll see by morning I guess.

[aquabee]

thats terrible, it's like watching a sick child and knowing you cant take there pain onto yourself. Keep your chin up, maybe things will turn for the better. remeber it's gotta go from bad to good sometime. were her for ya

Thanks. Funny you should say that part about the sick child... I work in a pediatric emergency room, so that's basically my life. lol

[Churty]

Sorry you're having so many problems with your new babies, wish there was something I could do to help

[aquabee]

Nah. They weren't packaged for shipping... just placed into a plastic bag, and then we got stuck for 5 hours on the freeway. I think for sure it's that long transit time that was never intended for them. :(

#3 just died, the maybe-male that was living in a shell. Female is still alive but she's rightfully pissed about life right now. She huddled with the last male til he died. Here's a sad, sad pic:
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Blah. Time of death: 22:16. Sucks.

[barrettsline]

Another one? Maybe its the acclimating cause normally these kind of fish are shipped in and they don't have this high of a loss

I think Aquabee's right on this one. the extra long travel is what has put these fish over the edge. Unless ofcourse they were brought home in the same fashion they would have been shipped in. By that I mean, any and all fish I have ever had shipped and have seen shipped, have always come shipped with ice packs. This keeps water temp down and slows down the fishes metabolism, just as in all animals, just enough to reduce stress (along with stress zyme) to allow them to make a long trip to your front door. These are the answers I have been given by LiveAquaria, Pet Solutions and others I have ordered live fish from, when I asked how and why my fish would arrive alive.

[barrettsline]

Thanks. :( Lost another one overnight, and the maybe-male that was living in a shell has now abandoned his shell and is looking really bad. I think I'm gonna lose them all within the next few days.

thats terrible, it's like watching a sick child and knowing you cant take there pain onto yourself. Keep your chin up, maybe things will turn for the better. remeber it's gotta go from bad to good sometime. were her for ya

[eklikewhoa]

Another one? Maybe its the acclimating cause normally these kind of fish are shipped in and they don't have this high of a loss

[SunnyHouTX]

Busy feeding petro fry. Them little buggers sure can put away a lot of food.

[aquabee]

Sadness and pain... Sorry to hear B

Blah. Thanks. It sucks cuz I haven't lost a single fish in at least 2-3 years, and that last one I lost was a finicky stiphodons. But at least I can come on here and see other ppl's awesome tanks and watch your remodeled tanks progress! Why haven't I gotten a text with pics of the new one yet, hm??

[SunnyHouTX]

Sadness and pain... Sorry to hear B