How To Get Over The Loss Of A Beloved Fish?

[goldfish98]

My Green Lantern Platy is about to die, and I tend to get emotional. Anyone have any advice that will make it easier for me? I cried when my goldfish I had for less than a week died...

He just died.

 

[KirkyArcher]

Just cry there is no shame in it!

 

[Ryan10]

Buying a new fish always works for me. 

 

[Ninjouzata]

I'm sorry for your loss! 

 
Go ahead and have a good cry over it. There is nothing wrong with crying and you'll usually feel better.

 

[mrstwalker]

I know your pain! I get overly attached to my Betta fish Ive had. Its okay to cry, buying a new fish usually helps. And giving your other fish extra TLC always works too! 

 

[goldfish98]

One of my other fish is still gasping for air at the top of the tank. He wouldn't even eat. I think he is next.

 

[Meep]

Sorry you're having troubles *hug* fish are little personalities and theres no shame in crying it shows you have a lot of heart.

 

[Ruskull]

Sorry your fish passed away.
 
Not to sound like a jerk but if you're losing fish that frequently there may be something wrong with your water.  Fish don't normally gasp for air at the top of the water.............have you checked your stats lately?  High nitrite or ammonia can cause fish to gasp at the surface.  Also low aeration in the tank.  The best way to get air in the water is to make sure the outlet of your filter disrupts the surface a bit.  A big water change is almost always good for your fish and who knows, maybe this other fish will recover.

Think positive and good luck!

 

[goldfish98]

Sorry your fish passed away.
 
Not to sound like a jerk but if you're losing fish that frequently there may be something wrong with your water.  Fish don't normally gasp for air at the top of the water.............have you checked your stats lately?  High nitrite or ammonia can cause fish to gasp at the surface.  Also low aeration in the tank.  The best way to get air in the water is to make sure the outlet of your filter disrupts the surface a bit.  A big water change is almost always good for your fish and who knows, maybe this other fish will recover.

Think positive and good luck!\

You don't sound like a jerk at all. The last fish I lost was one of those carnival goldfish. I just did a water change the other day, and I tested the water. 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. 

 

[Ruskull]

Maybe the fish need more air in the water?  

 

[goldfish98]

Could be. My swordtail is still acting like nothing is wrong. I think the little fish is glad that mopey died. He seems to enjoy the extra swimming room.

 

[Tongue_Flicker]

Mourn for that day then buy the exact looking fish the next day

 

[goldfish98]

I just lost another fish. My Hifin Platy.