Update on all my fish have died

[Gobyboy]

Alright so if you aren’t caught up all my fish died because my lfs killed them while I was in college. They compensated me by saying they will pay for not only the fish, but a little extra which I think is generous. They have also said they will fill the tank up with whatever fish I want so should I get the same type of clownfish that died? Or should I get new clownfish? Or no clownfish? I don’t want to dis honor my past clownfish which were the best fish I have ever had.

 

[Gatorpa]

Alright so if you aren’t caught up all my fish died because my lfs killed them while I was in college. They compensated me by saying they will pay for not only the fish, but a little extra which I think is generous. They have also said they will fill the tank up with whatever fish I want so should I get the same type of clownfish that died? Or should I get new clownfish? Or no clownfish? I don’t want to dis honor my past clownfish which were the best fish I have ever had.

I think at least 2 clowns are a must for any reef tank…
they are tough and live a long time usually.

I just lost one that was over 20 years old…

 

[Gobyboy]

I think at least 2 clowns are a must for any reef tank…
they are tough and live a long time usually.

I just lost one that was over 20 years old…

But should I get the the kind that died or get different ones. What is the best way to honor them

 

[Gatorpa]

But should I get the the kind that died or get different ones. What is the best way to honor them

Up to up you.
A dog dies do you get the same breed? some do some don’t.

 

[Sink_or_Swim]

But should I get the the kind that died or get different ones. What is the best way to honor them

I'm sorry to hear about all your fish! That's rough, but does sound like the store is trying to make it right, so that's nice..

My 2 cents: I lost all my original fish due to my own error (left a sick anemone in the tank ONE more day trying to save it... it died and nuked everything). My first pair of clowns were really expensive, really beautiful frozen frostbites.
I wasn't sure whether I wanted a new pair of the same type either. I ended up deciding to go a totally different route and picked up a Darwin and Darwin misbar from my LFS. They're just as pretty in their own right, and don't remind me of the first pair.

There are so many choices when it comes to clownfish these days - have fun shopping!

 

[Cell]

Are these going to your dad's office while you are at school? Why not just wait to restart until you can take care of the tank yourself?

 

[cdnco2004]

Did you find out what killed them? Do you still think Citric Acid?

 

[Sink_or_Swim]

Did you find out what killed them? Do you still think Citric Acid?

I'm curious too, because I bought some Sicce citric acid to clean a few wavemakers but haven't used it yet - this post made me wary of being able to put them back in the tank safely...

 

[cdnco2004]

Yeah I do not think it could have been the citric acid after everything I have been reading on it.

 

[Sink_or_Swim]

Yeah I do not think it could have been the citric acid after everything I have been reading on it.

Ok good, that's what I was thinking too. My pumps aren't bad but I'm doing an upgrade and wanted to get them really clean before putting in the new tank.

 

[Sailaway]

But should I get the the kind that died or get different ones. What is the best way to honor them

honestly I would go look at some in a store and see which ones speak to you. I got the prettiest mocha pair and I love them so much. They aren’t super fancy but they are gorgeous.

 

[GobyGuy]

Nice name lol

 

[Rmckoy]

Morally … they have already done more then they should have by refunding the most amount . But offering replacement ad well , the same would be enough. ,
Why get greedy and take more ?
Technically you were not there to properly care for them to begin with

I would hate to take care of my child’s pets for them for fear of something happening .

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

I'm curious too, because I bought some Sicce citric acid to clean a few wavemakers but haven't used it yet - this post made me wary of being able to put them back in the tank safely...

Citric acid is fine. Many of us use it with no I'll effects. After soaking, rinse with tap and put it back into service.

 

[Tamberav]

I would get clowns again but a different pattern. Occy or Percs. Just something different from your previous ones.

 

[In the sticks]

Alright so if you aren’t caught up all my fish died because my lfs killed them while I was in college. They compensated me by saying they will pay for not only the fish, but a little extra which I think is generous. They have also said they will fill the tank up with whatever fish I want so should I get the same type of clownfish that died? Or should I get new clownfish? Or no clownfish? I don’t want to dis honor my past clownfish which were the best fish I have ever had.

Get I high end designer clown.

 

[Sink_or_Swim]

Citric acid is fine. Many of us use it with no I'll effects. After soaking, rinse with tap and put it back into service.

Ok sounds good, thanks! That's what I figured - that as long as everything is rinsed really well it should be fine.

 

[G Santana]

It's time for ....

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

It's time for ....

Fat men unite!

 

[ptrusk]

This was a 10 gallon tank? That you are not there to maintain? No disrespect intended but I would not set it up again. Maybe you can ask your LFS for one nice fish or coral to go in your dad's tank. Think of your beloved clowns when you can get home to see it.

You should concentrate on your studies, partying, not necessarily in that order. You may find new priorities as time goes on. Independence is a passage of life and a great thing to embrace.

Best wishes!