I would say simple curiosity from something that was not normal.
Pearsei need help asap
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I would say simple curiosity from something that was not normal.
When I had to get rid of my pacu, the Oscar got extremely depressed and sulked for maybe 2 months. Even after I got him new fish to chase. Eventually I he went to another friends tank who has some parrots a bit bigger than him that fight with him enough that he is happy again. Lol
Also when my pbass just gulped one of the loaches from the tank, the loach got stuck in his mouth. He couldn’t wedge it free for for just shy of an hour. It wasn’t going either direction. It looked pretty grim for both fish. The other 2 pbass seemed to stay really close and almost cared for their friend in need. Eventually he was able to dislodge the loach and both survived the ordeal.
Also when my pbass just gulped one of the loaches from the tank, the loach got stuck in his mouth. He couldn’t wedge it free for for just shy of an hour. It wasn’t going either direction. It looked pretty grim for both fish. The other 2 pbass seemed to stay really close and almost cared for their friend in need. Eventually he was able to dislodge the loach and both survived the ordeal.
I think that fish can bond with another fish.
I also believe that when a fish is in distress others are drawn to it.
Is it an emotional response from one fish to another? I don’t know. I tend to think not.
It’s more of an instinctual action.
We humans are emotional beings, so during times of stress and sadness especially dealing with our pets we tend to project our emotion and see an animal just curious about what’s going on as somehow trying to help a friend.
At the same time we also don’t understand the world completely. Fish may just be more complex than we give them credit for.
Haven’t been on in a while... and I come in on this. So sorry about the loss. Looks very similar to what happened to my het.
My pearsei is about 8+ years old and has been showing age and issues. I had noticed a slow anal protrusion that I thought was a breeding tube but as time progressed I realized it was a prolapse. Basically the intestine popping out. I cut way back on feeding. I feed a couple algae wafers every three days or so. She is okay and seems healthy enough but realize now how their feeding really needs to be kept in check. They are such pigs.
I really dont know what I would do if I lost my Porkchop she is such a huge part of the family. I feel for you guys. Again so sorry to hear this sad news.
My pearsei is about 8+ years old and has been showing age and issues. I had noticed a slow anal protrusion that I thought was a breeding tube but as time progressed I realized it was a prolapse. Basically the intestine popping out. I cut way back on feeding. I feed a couple algae wafers every three days or so. She is okay and seems healthy enough but realize now how their feeding really needs to be kept in check. They are such pigs.
I really dont know what I would do if I lost my Porkchop she is such a huge part of the family. I feel for you guys. Again so sorry to hear this sad news.
The kids are soo upset D. Matt finally looked at the tank last night and got really upset. I think this is going to drive him away from the hobby. I Took the poor kid for pizza after school and he was holding back tears in the pizzeria.
Just read thru this post. Really sorry about the fish and the kids. You sound like a really good dad and that's the most important thing. You have a good heart.
Thx man. That means allot.
Definitely something he can learn from. Kid is a softie but in a good way. Lots of sympathy/empathy. Hes been around for losses but nothing like his hulk. Man i cant imagine what they would be like when our dog goes. No exaggeration he still gets sad when our old english bulldog gets mentioned and he was probably 2 yrs old at the time. I have no idea how he remembers him.
We had a good talk last night. Of course we told them they could pick something out after we move, that only pissed him off and says hulk cant be replaced. Eventually got through to him that its sucks and none of our pets can ever be replaced but it does allow us to experience new pets. Doesnt mean we love the new ones anymore than the old, if capone (bulldog) didnt die we would never have minnie (current dog) we dont love her more than capone but just as much. That got him to come around and start looking at fish online. In gonna let him make the choice out of a list we put together.
Infact im going to go post some threads in the cichlid and aro sections.
