Disaster.....
Disaster.....
I gave them their usual clean just before going on holiday for a week (kids half term).
After viewing the webcam shots, I added some multi layered slate for hiding/adventure purposes.
Zebby looked really happy with the new additions to his environment, and started spending more time amongst the slate than in his terracotta (half) plantpot.
I got home tonight to see his semi decomposed remains wedged between the outer wall of the plant pot and the slate. To add to my woes, when I tried to carefully remove him from his grave, he disintegrated.
Either the silly sod got stuck, or it was his age. By my reconing he was at least 10 years old, but that isn't old compared to many of the fish I have kept over the years. Does anyone have any old zebbies? What are their lifespan?
His head was jammed in between the slate and the pot, and I suspect he was just too excited in exploring his new furniture that he got stuck and couln't get out. Has anyone else had any similar experiences?
I am now deviod of all my Zebra's, and all hope of obtaining in the future.
Thoroughly Gutted!
After viewing the webcam shots, I added some multi layered slate for hiding/adventure purposes.
Zebby looked really happy with the new additions to his environment, and started spending more time amongst the slate than in his terracotta (half) plantpot.
I got home tonight to see his semi decomposed remains wedged between the outer wall of the plant pot and the slate. To add to my woes, when I tried to carefully remove him from his grave, he disintegrated.
Either the silly sod got stuck, or it was his age. By my reconing he was at least 10 years old, but that isn't old compared to many of the fish I have kept over the years. Does anyone have any old zebbies? What are their lifespan?
His head was jammed in between the slate and the pot, and I suspect he was just too excited in exploring his new furniture that he got stuck and couln't get out. Has anyone else had any similar experiences?
I am now deviod of all my Zebra's, and all hope of obtaining in the future.
Thoroughly Gutted!
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Trapping deaths do occur no matter how strong a fish might be.
Trapping deaths do occur no matter how strong a fish might be.
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