My poor eel!!!

kathywithbirds · 04-27-2008, 11:16 PM

The garden eel somehow got into the fuge. He was lethargic, and I thought of leaving him there but then I saw a bristleworm chewing on him!!! So back into the DT he went. He's not burrowing his tail, maybe he's just stunned. There were one or two spots that looked a little like he brushed up against something harsh but I couldn't see any outright open injuries.

He's one of our favorite critters!!! and he's been such a happy tank inhabitant!! I'm going to be very upset if he doesn't make it.

vdituri · 04-27-2008, 11:21 PM

Dang.
Hope he comes out of this o.k.

tbittner · 04-27-2008, 11:23 PM

Eels are REALLY tough and hardy. Don't give up on him. I bet he recovers nicely.

We hadn't seen our Ghost eel for 5 or 6 weeks and we gave up on him as dead and eaten. Friday night, there he was, fighting with the BIG predators for a piece of silverside. I was shocked and also really impressed with the toughness of eels.

BigAl07 · 04-27-2008, 11:23 PM

sorry to hear that kathy.. best wishes

kathywithbirds · 04-27-2008, 11:39 PM

He tried to burrow the tail down into the diamond goby's den. The goby promptly chased him out. He's not lookin' too hot.

Frankie · 04-27-2008, 11:43 PM

JoJo · 04-27-2008, 11:46 PM

sorry about the eel, i wish him the best. i'll send Greg over so he can work is magic.

KimPossible · 04-27-2008, 11:54 PM

sorry to hear Kathy

I hope he starts to improve.

Stacef · 04-28-2008, 01:01 AM

Aww Kathy I'm sorry. But sometimes when you think they are gone they come back!

It's the ones that were great one night, and gone the next day with no signs that really get you.

Keep hoping!! They are very hardy and may pull through.

kathywithbirds · 04-28-2008, 01:00 PM

He's gone. Poor eel. He was one of the oldest fishies too. He was really cool. I'm bummed.

vdituri · 04-28-2008, 01:01 PM

Sorry to hear that Kathy. That sucks.

Dentoid · 04-28-2008, 01:04 PM

JoJo · 04-28-2008, 01:11 PM

i'm so sorry Kathy. its hard when that happens, the fish are like kids.

blue_eyes53813 · 04-28-2008, 02:09 PM

OHHH that stinks,, Im sorry

goldenmean · 04-28-2008, 02:35 PM

I'm so sorry!

04-27-2008, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,788 View Gallery Karma Komment	My poor eel!!! The garden eel somehow got into the fuge. He was lethargic, and I thought of leaving him there but then I saw a bristleworm chewing on him!!! So back into the DT he went. He's not burrowing his tail, maybe he's just stunned. There were one or two spots that looked a little like he brushed up against something harsh but I couldn't see any outright open injuries. He's one of our favorite critters!!! and he's been such a happy tank inhabitant!! I'm going to be very upset if he doesn't make it. __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

04-27-2008, 11:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,758 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My poor eel!!! Dang. Hope he comes out of this o.k. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

04-27-2008, 11:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My poor eel!!! Eels are REALLY tough and hardy. Don't give up on him. I bet he recovers nicely. We hadn't seen our Ghost eel for 5 or 6 weeks and we gave up on him as dead and eaten. Friday night, there he was, fighting with the BIG predators for a piece of silverside. I was shocked and also really impressed with the toughness of eels. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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04-27-2008, 11:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,788 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My poor eel!!! He tried to burrow the tail down into the diamond goby's den. The goby promptly chased him out. He's not lookin' too hot. __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

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04-28-2008, 01:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stacef Reef Lobster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 1,471 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My poor eel!!! Aww Kathy I'm sorry. But sometimes when you think they are gone they come back! It's the ones that were great one night, and gone the next day with no signs that really get you. Keep hoping!! They are very hardy and may pull through. __________________ Stace My 20g Build

04-28-2008, 01:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,788 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My poor eel!!! He's gone. Poor eel. He was one of the oldest fishies too. He was really cool. I'm bummed. __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

04-28-2008, 01:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,758 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My poor eel!!! Sorry to hear that Kathy. That sucks. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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04-28-2008, 02:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
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