My 25 year old Clarikie passes

[Joe Damone]

Hi All,
My oldest fish unexpectedly passed yesterday. I had her for 3 apartments 3 tanks and three moves. She outlived two dogs. She laid eggs a week ago and was acting normally(attacking my hand, aggressively eating etc) until I found her dead in front of her rose tip yesterday morning. I was going to flush her but decided to burry her i the back yard with my two deceased dogs.

I am going to get another clown in the next few weeks to share the rose tip with her long time mate. I guess I will be seeing some sex changing going on


Joe

 

[bellis31]

Sorry for your loss...

25 years old for an aquarium fish is a great accomplishment considering how many are killed 24hrs after purchase.

 

[Joe Damone]

Yes I thought she was going the live forever! I was glad she went fast as like I said yesterday she was eating and attacking anything that came near the rose tip and her eggs. Another end of an era. Anyone have a Clarkie they need a home for in the NYC area?

 

[humaguy]

incredible run...I had a Blue Face, Pinktail, and Huma all make it about 14 years...the Pink was just under 10....so, I am blown away by 25 years...great job, very sorry for your loss...love that you buried her next to your dogs- excellent move!

 

[lclark209]

I can only imagine the attachment after 25 years. Silly as it sounds these little guys have amazing personalities. I know I'm quite attached to my little group and I've had them for only about a year. Sorry you lost her.

 

[Braxibear]

25 years is an accomplishment to your skill and dedication to the hobby. I'm sure the Clarkie was a member of your family too. Putting her in the backyard was what she deserved. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Talfish]

So sorry for your loss. What an amazing run though! Congratulations on providing your fish with a healthy environment in which to live for such a long time.

 

[Whip316]

What a great accomplishment for you and a tragedy all the same time. I am sorry for your loss and have utmost respect for you for burying her and not flushing. I do that to my fish's that meant alot to me too.


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[mwilliams62]

I am sorry to hear for your loss. 25 years is amazing for a fish to live that long on a tank. I hope mine live a long time too.