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Post by Jessie on Jun 23, 2008 20:01:09 GMT -5
Let's just hope things DON'T happen in three's.
This one isn't nearly as tragic as last week's experience (the fellow camper that drowned), but Jason took it really hard.
Both of his goldfish died last night. Me and Brian were kind of shocked at how sad he was, but maybe he was feeling really bad about that on top of the accident from last week? Maybe it was all catching up to him and a little more than he could handle.
The funny part of the story is that I have been telling Brian for about 2 weeks that the fish tank water needed to be changed and that I was amazed these goldfish could live in that water. Lo and behold, he cleans the tank, changes the water and the fish died a couple of hours later. Guess they should have stayed in their murky little existence.
Anyway, he was sooooooooo sad, Brian ran to the store at 8:30 last night to get him two new fish.
Like I said, let's hope there's not a 3rd story to share . . .
Jessie
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Post by Ericsmomma on Jun 23, 2008 21:11:27 GMT -5
aw...poor guy! I can understand his sadness. That's alot to deal with in such a short time.
Sounds like he needs some TLC right now.
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Jun 23, 2008 22:53:30 GMT -5
{{{{HUGS FOR JASON}}}}} What a ruff week indeed.  |
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Post by danikins on Jun 24, 2008 5:54:45 GMT -5
Hugs to Jason. I can not fathom how he must be feeling over what happened last week. It would shake anyone up. And now his fish--passing. I wonder if he will let the fish tank be cleaned again.
Kim
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Post by Emilysmom on Jun 24, 2008 6:41:44 GMT -5
Awwwww Jessie, give Jason a big hug from us. He has had his fair share of sad stuff for this whole summer. I'm glad he has 2 new fish, and I'll be hoping that they live a long long life!
Susan
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Post by Connie on Jun 24, 2008 9:51:21 GMT -5
Jessie,
Give Jason hugs from us. Poor kid!!
I don't know how many fish we've killed by changing the water. My best advice is don't change all of it at once. It thows them into shock.
Connie
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Post by damarasmom on Jun 24, 2008 15:06:35 GMT -5
So much sadness for him in such a short period of time! I feel so bad...I hope that his new fish gives him a little joy.
Hugs to him !!!
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Post by Jackie on Jun 24, 2008 16:13:55 GMT -5
yes...they DO like dirty water...and if it happens again...think about upgrading from feeder goldfish to something more hardy ...maybe a Beta...feeder goldfish (the really cheap ones) have a very short life span in the first place. One pet store told me they often live no more than a few days.
FYI...Em is still grieving for a doberman that had to be put down at the house where she worked 3 years ago!!!!
Jackie
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Post by CC on Jun 24, 2008 20:18:08 GMT -5
Aww HUGS to Jason and Yes for you all I too hope there is no 3rd sad story to follow. BTW we have had gold fish and if you go to the pet store they have this bottle of liquid, can't remember the name right now, anywho you can put a drop or so in the new fresh water and it helps tons with the new tap water for the fish  CC ~ |
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Post by ALLISA on Jun 24, 2008 21:58:33 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear about the camper.....I must have missed that post.....how very sad for you all....and the fish are very hard for him...he must feel responsible  and BTW....you said 2 fish..... I think that makes up your tragedy of 3......no more bad stuff for you all..... |
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Post by steffaroni on Jun 25, 2008 9:40:38 GMT -5
HI!!!!!!! I am so sorry bout the golfish and even sorrier bout the child at camp. There is a book called Lifetimes which was a very helpful book to read to Olivia after my bro's death. Although I know she is still confused as she at times prays to Uncle Chris as if HE were God. I know in my heart Uncle Keeks is cracking up there in heaven thinking to hisself awww now this child has got it right.lol (((HUGS))) Steff
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Post by Jodi on Jun 25, 2008 10:19:05 GMT -5
Crud!! Hope he is feeling better about all this stuff by now!
As or the water, we used to have a fish tank and for the life of me I can't think of what the bottled stuff is but there are certain elements that fish need to survive. "Clean" water is void of this stuff, and so it is a good idea to keep some of the old water when doing a water change. This promotes the growth of the right balance of "stuff" for the fish. I remembered something like you should keep 10%.
Did you have a service? I know that sounds strange, but maybe that could help Jason with the whole thing? What a tough week!
Jodi
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Post by Jessie on Jun 25, 2008 12:16:58 GMT -5
First, THANK YOU to everyone for caring about Jason. I think he's doing ok now - back to normal! Second, I'm always amazed what I can learn from all of you . . . I didn't realize there was so much maintenance to gold fish!! LOL Lastly, Jodi, again - throw us into the neglectful parents category - no services for fishies. Trust me though when Toby (the beloved little dog) dies, we will probably have a massive funeral so there will be closure. Brian & I shudder at the thought of how Jason is going to be when that dog dies. Toby's 15 years old and it's going to happen sooner than later at this point. Jessie |
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Post by Jodi on Jun 25, 2008 12:19:39 GMT -5
Aha! Let's turn this into a positive thing... the events of the last week can help you mentally prepare for how to react and help Jason cope in the future  Jodi |
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Post by SuziF on Jun 26, 2008 10:52:32 GMT -5
Awww!
Some of those feeders hang on forever though...we've had them live to be 7yrs old. I lost my Koi like that last summer. Matt insisted on cleaning the pond on a hot July day & it shocked them.
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