Your creatures do not commit suicide
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hogfanreefer
Active member
I have to confess....I'm guilty of manslaughter...er...uh...fishslaughter.
About a year ago I had the tight fitting 1/4" jump preventing cover off of my tank to feed and do some maintenance when my Yellow Fin Flasher Wrasse jumped out of the tank and down the sleve of my t-shirt. He got stuck somewhere between my chest and waist but fell out when I pulled my shirt up to look for him. Unfortunately, I then stepped on him while trying to find him on the floor. My wife witnessed this and is an accessory to fishslaughter.
At least his demise was instantaneous and not drawn out.
About a year ago I had the tight fitting 1/4" jump preventing cover off of my tank to feed and do some maintenance when my Yellow Fin Flasher Wrasse jumped out of the tank and down the sleve of my t-shirt. He got stuck somewhere between my chest and waist but fell out when I pulled my shirt up to look for him. Unfortunately, I then stepped on him while trying to find him on the floor. My wife witnessed this and is an accessory to fishslaughter.
At least his demise was instantaneous and not drawn out.
Indymann99
New member
The UN is coming after all the corals... all that chemical warfare they use..
Fish Psych 101
Fish Psych 101
How a friend, or you the reef keeper, can prevent fish suicide. This is known by many different names including: carpet surfing, taking the magic toilet ride, getting eaten by something in the tank, VorTech shred, Free Willy, Harry Caray, and my personal favorite DOG SUSHI.
Here are the proven preventive measures
1. Ask the fish if they have a plan and how it makes them "feel"
2. Sit with them and provide for safety a minimum of twenty-four hours. This excuses you from any work or kid duty
3. if they start to get happier watch out! This is when they do it... the happiness is a result of finally deciding to go through with the plan. Cover all of the power-heads, and apply the tight fitting lid. Find that foamy thing you threw away when you got your VorTech
4. If it gets really bad and they keep bashing their head into the lid, provide for solitary confinement. Apply the padded specimen containers and tiny little straightjackets.
5. Once they are no longer experiencing suicidal ideation have them sign a suicide-watch contract. When they are determined "able to interact" with the population again, let them. Continue to monitor for safety on an hourly basis
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Fish Psych 101
How a friend, or you the reef keeper, can prevent fish suicide. This is known by many different names including: carpet surfing, taking the magic toilet ride, getting eaten by something in the tank, VorTech shred, Free Willy, Harry Caray, and my personal favorite DOG SUSHI.
Here are the proven preventive measures
1. Ask the fish if they have a plan and how it makes them "feel"
2. Sit with them and provide for safety a minimum of twenty-four hours. This excuses you from any work or kid duty
3. if they start to get happier watch out! This is when they do it... the happiness is a result of finally deciding to go through with the plan. Cover all of the power-heads, and apply the tight fitting lid. Find that foamy thing you threw away when you got your VorTech
4. If it gets really bad and they keep bashing their head into the lid, provide for solitary confinement. Apply the padded specimen containers and tiny little straightjackets.
5. Once they are no longer experiencing suicidal ideation have them sign a suicide-watch contract. When they are determined "able to interact" with the population again, let them. Continue to monitor for safety on an hourly basis
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the jury is still out. i haven't seen you in the lounge recently. you gotta try harder.
FranktheTankTx
New member
5 minutes I will never get back
I had a tail spot blend commit suicide when it cut its head off in the impeller.
Sure the 12 blend burrows were perfect but they weren't enough apparently. .
Sure the 12 blend burrows were perfect but they weren't enough apparently. .
ghostman
Active member
I've had quite a few laughs from this thread. Reefers have a great sense of humor. Unfortunately, I'm guessing the OP was serious and probably doesn't enjoy the lighthearted nature of the thread. I am though!!!!! :bounce1::bounce1:
ftfy
Just to be on the safe side, I make my fish remove their belts and shoelaces when I put them in QT.
They get them back when they are ready to go to the DT.
woodnaquanut
Active member
You might want to look at the OPs handle again. I don't think that's were he? would expect it to be shortened.
Gotta admit that was my first take at it.
slief
RC Sponsor
I too think he or she was serious when this thread was started. My first reply was even somewhat serious and level headed. After seeing how this thread has digressed, I felt compelled to contribute further as it has become very entertaining. I guess the OP's good intentions backfired somewhat. :thumbsup:
You might want to look at the OPs handle again. I don't think that's were he? would expect it to be shortened.
Gotta admit that was my first take at it.
It was an blatant play on words on my part. :lmao:
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gone fishin
New member
Funny how some threads just seem to take on a life of their own.
burkhart.5150
New member
Would it be considered attempting suicide or Russian roulette if my clown swims dangerously close to my mp10? Do I need to sit down and have a talk with him?
