modaz
Getting old, but nowhere near knackered, i just lo
As many of you might know my betta Boss almost died during this last 7 days. I spent every waking moment sat by his hospital tank and took time off work (i know it sounds daft 
)but its true, i did. 
I went from websites to websites from forum to forum just searching for the answer to what was happening, he was showing symptoms of every disease that was mentioned which made treating him so difficult. I was pulling my hair out with frustration and at times seemed like i wasnt taking in some advice that was given. It wasnt that i was refusing the advise given, its just that all those syptoms confused many people as well as myself.
The best thing has happened as a result of his constant 121 care, firstly he got better then he suddenly got closer to me like hes never done before. When he was lying on his side at the top of the tank hardly breathing i could see his little eyes watching through the glass and that look made me so sad deep inside. its so frustrating with fish, cause with a dog or cat or any other domestic animal you can hold them, cuddle them and show them that deep love. I believe love is a great healer and such a comfort but with fish you cant do this, there is a massive barrier (GLASS).
He kept looking better then he would look dead and so on until yesturday, he hadnt eaten for 4 days which was his choice so i went i got him some live food, with a small spoon i scooped up some brine shrimp and caught one in my finger tips and lowered it in front of Boss to tempt him to eat, he struggled with his balance but he ate it, i then put one more in and he tried to get it but couldnt reach it and had to wait for it to swim by then eat it. About 4 hours later I tried again but he wouldnt go anywhere near it so i put it right in front of him and for the first time ever ate from my hand. before he used to just leg it and stay well clear of my hand.
Anyway today i lifted the lid and hes there at the surface waiting for his food, he had loads of debris floating around him so put my hand in and he immediately came up and started to nudge at my fingers and rubbing up against them and he let me stroke him from the tip of his nose to his tail without swimming away. he had some more food by hand and looks so well and lively. i think hes has lost some of his sight from this near death issue as he cant see his food unless its right under his nose.
Ive got tons of fish and have favourites but hes just one awesome fish and really has shown the fighting part.
My partner thinks that ive developed a large obsession with fish but with years of trying so many different jobs and finally thinking i had found the one i wanted (only cause it paid well) this experience has given me the definate knowledge that this is what i was made for and this is what i am going to do, it had crossed my mind and ive looked into it but it wasnt until now that ive really been bitten and the choice was made for me.
At last i can say that im happy with every aspect of my life.
)but its true, i did. I went from websites to websites from forum to forum just searching for the answer to what was happening, he was showing symptoms of every disease that was mentioned which made treating him so difficult. I was pulling my hair out with frustration and at times seemed like i wasnt taking in some advice that was given. It wasnt that i was refusing the advise given, its just that all those syptoms confused many people as well as myself.
The best thing has happened as a result of his constant 121 care, firstly he got better then he suddenly got closer to me like hes never done before. When he was lying on his side at the top of the tank hardly breathing i could see his little eyes watching through the glass and that look made me so sad deep inside. its so frustrating with fish, cause with a dog or cat or any other domestic animal you can hold them, cuddle them and show them that deep love. I believe love is a great healer and such a comfort but with fish you cant do this, there is a massive barrier (GLASS).
He kept looking better then he would look dead and so on until yesturday, he hadnt eaten for 4 days which was his choice so i went i got him some live food, with a small spoon i scooped up some brine shrimp and caught one in my finger tips and lowered it in front of Boss to tempt him to eat, he struggled with his balance but he ate it, i then put one more in and he tried to get it but couldnt reach it and had to wait for it to swim by then eat it. About 4 hours later I tried again but he wouldnt go anywhere near it so i put it right in front of him and for the first time ever ate from my hand. before he used to just leg it and stay well clear of my hand.
Anyway today i lifted the lid and hes there at the surface waiting for his food, he had loads of debris floating around him so put my hand in and he immediately came up and started to nudge at my fingers and rubbing up against them and he let me stroke him from the tip of his nose to his tail without swimming away. he had some more food by hand and looks so well and lively. i think hes has lost some of his sight from this near death issue as he cant see his food unless its right under his nose.
Ive got tons of fish and have favourites but hes just one awesome fish and really has shown the fighting part.
My partner thinks that ive developed a large obsession with fish but with years of trying so many different jobs and finally thinking i had found the one i wanted (only cause it paid well) this experience has given me the definate knowledge that this is what i was made for and this is what i am going to do, it had crossed my mind and ive looked into it but it wasnt until now that ive really been bitten and the choice was made for me.
At last i can say that im happy with every aspect of my life.
