The Puffer Forum

I was sittin @ the computer, thinking about the best way to go about getting some heat on his tiny 2 gallon cuz the 10gallon wasn't ready yet. But I wanted to put him/her into the RIGHT size tank.

I smiled at him/her through the computer desk, got up to walk around and greet him/her and the puffer wouldn't get up to greet me back. I moved the tiny aquarium around a bit and no movement. So i stuck my hand all the way in and touched it's lifeless body and actually felt myself grieve. I feel terrible. My puffer is dead.

I believe she/he had no heat. I'm a little depressed @ the thought of it all.

I'm not giving up. I'm going to finish setting up a puffer tank & then i'm getting a couple of them. I'm going to make this work.

And to think...

The puffer didn't even have a name.

-all2e_z

Strange... I know that I replied to this post right before the server went AWOL. I guess the response was lost in the mix. Anyway...

So sorry to hear about your loss. Although you were not prepared for the little guy when you brought him home, I know how hard you were working to make things right for him. If only he could have held out for another day or so...

Take your time and let's make sure everything is ready before you make the next purchase. In the meantime, I and the other forum members would be more than happy to answer any questions that you might have. Again, my condolences on your loss.

I'm so sorry..I have never lost a puffer, but I can imagine your grief. Any help you need for your next endeavor is yours, just ask.

lisalisa wrote:Any help you need for your next endeavor is yours, just ask.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Any of us long time guys and anyone on the board would gladly put there 2 cents in to help you create a perfect enviroment to house a healthy puff.

I had people kind enough to help me when I started..now it's our time to pay it forward!!

What size tank are you setting up?

lisalisa wrote:I had people kind enough to help me when I started..now it's our time to pay it forward!!

Yeah, I started out at WWM then moved on here due to it being directed at puffers. So yeah, I've been giving back to the puff community.

I started a WWM too.

WWM?

Answer to the tank question: 29gallon.

I'll be posting pictures of everything i have in a little bit - i'm trying to post another tank (80gal) that i can't use.

WWM = http://www.wetwebmedia.com great place for all info on fish keeping...started by Bob Fenner :12: , and a few mods/admins here are on the crew.

all_2_ez sry to hear of your loss. It sucks but on the brighter side , you will be ready next time. and at least you gave them a better life than walmart did.
you still want the heater sent to you?

lisslisa
hehe all the admins dear. we have no lives outside fishi think sometimes.

my girlfriend loves me regardless... good thing too cause if they dont like puffers then sorry out the door they go.

ROFL

haha Jager...yeah good thing the boyfriend loves fish too...otherwise I'm sure he'd mind the 125 room divider in our bedroom..lol

Sorry to hear about your loss. I feel your pain. They look so sad when they die. When my first puffer died he went from active to slugish in an instant, and didn't last 2 days. The last time I saw him alive he was huddled under a leaf. When I approached, he turned slowly to look at me, and slowly turned back like a hurt puppy.

On a more chipper note... better luck next time. We'll be here to guide you through it.

That is so sad. I think if my better wasn't around, i might actually tear up a bit. Damn, you sure know how to paint a lasting picture. That had to kill you inside.

Yeah. I felt awful. The worst part was that I didn't have a clue what happened to the little guy that made him go so quickly. There's only been 2 fish that I ever cried over. It's the ones with personality that get ya all attached.