RIP little friend

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  1. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    I had a thread tonight "Kole Tang on it's last legs". Well, its official. I'm calling it. He disappeared into the rocks never to be seen again. He was always a great little guy with a lot of personality, but never quite thrived in the tank. Maybe he had a parasite I couldn't detect. Maybe he just wasn't the right fish for captivity. Never know I guess. But anyway, hes gone. This one really gets me because he was dying and I couldn't help him.

    Anyway, I doubt I'll ever figure out what did it, and rant done.
     
    LCP136, Jan 23, 2009
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  2. newbie

    newbie Bristle Worm

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    sorry to hear that, you do feel kinda helpless when there sick and ya know there is nothing that you can do,ya know ya did your best by him tho..
     
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  3. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    thanks
     
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Sorry. Its the worse feeling, I know. You can do everything right and still end up on the losing end.
     
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  5. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Oh man.....knew it was your Kole when I saw the title. Sorry man. K+ for your loss.
     
    PharmrJohn, Jan 23, 2009
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  6. 1st time

    1st time Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Sorry for your loss, we get so attached to our little guys it really hurts when we can't help them.
     
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  7. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Sorry for your loss..
     
    baugherb, Jan 24, 2009
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  8. evojoe67

    evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Sorry man. Karma+1
     
    evojoe67, Jan 24, 2009
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  9. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Sorry for your loss! I've lost my beloved lawnmower blenny quite recently. Watching your favorite fish die is the most frustrating/sad side of this hobby :( ! Take care!
     
    Camilsky, Jan 24, 2009
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  10. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Sorry to hear about your Kole Tang and its demise!
    I have had them a couple times and they quickly proceeeded to die. I don't know if it was a culmination of being stressed by other tank mates or the limited food available to the tang, but it never lasted very long, unfortunately as they are a beautiful tang. I have had other species of tangs for over 3 years and still going so go figure...
     
    coral reefer, Jan 24, 2009
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