R.I.P. Puff and Bubbles

[Lupin]

It is with great regret I announce the loss of Puff and Bubbles. I moved them to my pond hoping they will get a better life as my 75g currently houses my ryukins and orandas, all being pushovers towards food but in the next few days, I decided to look at my pond to check both of them. I was shocked when I could not find them. I had a series of previous mysterious disappearances with some of my fish before that I moved there but I thought maybe the stray cats may have been the culprit although since we now have the dobermann manning the garden, I ruled that out and I have not seen stray cats sneaking in the garden anymore.

While trying to cover all areas to see a sign of hope for Puff and Bubbles, I decided to comb the bottom and saw to my shock, a fish with serrated set of dorsal fins. I realized for the first time much to my chagrin what has been responsible for the mysterious disappearances...my 12" chubby senegal bichir. It had been two years since I moved her there and I completely forgot her existence. I'll have to sell her as I need the pond for my goldfish...sigh...I am really heartbroken to lose my pearlscales. They meant a lot to me. I confided this first to Kashta because I am blaming myself for forgetting the bichir is around.

Here are the pics of Puff and Bubbles in tribute.

Puff

Bubbles at the left

 

[Kashta]

Such very sad news, my friend. I can imagine how you must feel knowing how much those sweet goldies meant to you. I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[jpappy789]

So sorry for the losses Lup and too bad the bichir has to go too

 

[Lupin]

Thanks, Kash and Jpap. I decided to clean the pond when I have time and start over with goldfish and a few guppies (for mosquito control) this time and nothing else. I already got the bichir and she is in my 10g temporarily before somebody gets her. I've already posted a sales thread in my local forum so someone can get her as soon as possible. As much as I love her, she needs to go because considering I have forgotten her existence completely for the last two years, I needed my pond for my goldfish and I do not have a space for her anymore.

 

[Kashta]

Good luck finding her a good home, too Lupe. Your pond will turn out great and it's definitely worth the effort getting it all set up. So much to look forward to.

Enjoy!

 

[snoopy65]

Sorry for your losses Lup! Don't knock yourself too bad. If it is any consolation, it will go to show to newbies, that it does happen to all of us. I can't wait for the updates on your pond.