PICS! 20 long, dwarf compressiceps

[Churty]

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

[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

[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.

[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]

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]

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]

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]

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?

[eklikewhoa]

Hope this doesn't discourage you and keep you from getting more. These are very awesome fish and it'll be awesome to have someone have some so I can gawk at

[barrettsline]

Hope this doesn't discourage you and keep you from getting more. These are very awesome fish

+1 on awesome fish

[eklikewhoa]

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.

I don't think you should give up on them just yet, you gotta at least give it another try!

[RonR.]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like you did all you could for the little ones. Definitely don't give up. We've all had our setbacks--we learn from them and move forward.

[SunnyHouTX]

+1 to Ron.

[eklikewhoa]

We're all rooting for you B! YOU CAN DO IT!

[TaTeR ToT]

Definitely don't quit.
This hobby is usually learnt best by spending money and trial and error.
We've all had this happen at one point or another.
These are a gorgeous little tang.
Don't let this discourage you from them, treat it as a tough lesson learned and know you did all you could and move forward on this setup.
Its a great tank and I think if he's willing to grow out a trio I would give them another shot.