Seahorse is Gone
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poniegirl
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I'm so sorry.
The truth probably is that you could not have done more than you did.
I recall you saying that Romeo was the last seahorse available after you got Valiant. So he was at the LFS for 2 weeks or more? Not to lay blame on a doorstep, but LFS don't tend to these horses they way they should. If they are fed only frozen brine for that long, they will be under-nourished. Most LFS won't go the extra pennies to feed them mysis.
It is also true that getting a seahorse to go from live food to frozen, it can be just as difficult to switch them from frozen brine to mysis. Truthfully, even switching the BRAND of frozen mysis, some seahorses will refuse to recognize the new brand as food.
The truth probably is that you could not have done more than you did.
I recall you saying that Romeo was the last seahorse available after you got Valiant. So he was at the LFS for 2 weeks or more? Not to lay blame on a doorstep, but LFS don't tend to these horses they way they should. If they are fed only frozen brine for that long, they will be under-nourished. Most LFS won't go the extra pennies to feed them mysis.
It is also true that getting a seahorse to go from live food to frozen, it can be just as difficult to switch them from frozen brine to mysis. Truthfully, even switching the BRAND of frozen mysis, some seahorses will refuse to recognize the new brand as food.
rykna
Active Member
Originally Posted by PonieGirl
I'm so sorry.
The truth probably is that you could not have done more than you did.
I recall you saying that Romeo was the last seahorse available after you got Valiant. So he was at the LFS for 2 weeks or more? Not to lay blame on a doorstep, but LFS don't tend to these horses they way they should. If they are fed only frozen brine for that long, they will be under-nourished. Most LFS won't go the extra pennies to feed them mysis.
It is also true that getting a seahorse to go from live food to frozen, it can be just as difficult to switch them from frozen brine to mysis. Truthfully, even switching the BRAND of frozen mysis, some seahorses will refuse to recognize the new brand as food.
Thanks Ponie, I'll miss the little guy. The most positive thing I can take away from this is that I have learned many things about the care and diseases of seahorses. I'm just sorry that Romeo was the one to teach me.
Yes, I got Romeo aprox 2 weeks after getting Valiant; and unfortunately most LFS do exactly what you mentioned to save a few measley pennies. From now on I will order my horses straight from Hawaii. That way there will be no lag time hanging around in the LFS.
Thank you very much for you help and support.
Rykna
I'm so sorry.
The truth probably is that you could not have done more than you did.
I recall you saying that Romeo was the last seahorse available after you got Valiant. So he was at the LFS for 2 weeks or more? Not to lay blame on a doorstep, but LFS don't tend to these horses they way they should. If they are fed only frozen brine for that long, they will be under-nourished. Most LFS won't go the extra pennies to feed them mysis.
It is also true that getting a seahorse to go from live food to frozen, it can be just as difficult to switch them from frozen brine to mysis. Truthfully, even switching the BRAND of frozen mysis, some seahorses will refuse to recognize the new brand as food.
Thanks Ponie, I'll miss the little guy. The most positive thing I can take away from this is that I have learned many things about the care and diseases of seahorses. I'm just sorry that Romeo was the one to teach me.
Yes, I got Romeo aprox 2 weeks after getting Valiant; and unfortunately most LFS do exactly what you mentioned to save a few measley pennies. From now on I will order my horses straight from Hawaii. That way there will be no lag time hanging around in the LFS.
Thank you very much for you help and support.
Rykna
reefreak29
Active Member
rykna im so sorry now i feel bad for giving advice(
but columnaris is a serios disease that is very hard to treat ,i was hoping it was cought early enough
again im very sorry
but columnaris is a serios disease that is very hard to treat ,i was hoping it was cought early enough
again im very sorry
sharkboy13
Active Member
a sad day indeed......
rykna
Active Member
Originally Posted by reefreak29
rykna im so sorry now i feel bad for giving advice(
but columnaris is a serios disease that is very hard to treat ,i was hoping it was cought early enough
again im very sorry
Please, don't feel sorry....I am very greatful for the information that you/everyone has provided. With the limited information that is available about the care of seahorses, Romeo would have certainly have been doomed. But because of the information and personal experience we share. More and more SW hobbyist will be succesful, as well as the animals. I'll miss the little guy, but as I said earlier the most positive thing I can take away from this is that I have learned many things about the care and diseases of seahorses.
Thankyou for your help, and don't worry~ I look foward too hearing more advice
Rykna :happyfish
rykna im so sorry now i feel bad for giving advice(
but columnaris is a serios disease that is very hard to treat ,i was hoping it was cought early enough
again im very sorry
Please, don't feel sorry....I am very greatful for the information that you/everyone has provided. With the limited information that is available about the care of seahorses, Romeo would have certainly have been doomed. But because of the information and personal experience we share. More and more SW hobbyist will be succesful, as well as the animals. I'll miss the little guy, but as I said earlier the most positive thing I can take away from this is that I have learned many things about the care and diseases of seahorses.
Thankyou for your help, and don't worry~ I look foward too hearing more advice
Rykna :happyfish
bellanavis
Active Member
I am so sorry.
rykna
Active Member
Originally Posted by BellaNavis
I am so sorry.
Thanks Bella,
When I get my next seahorse I'm arming myself with reinforcements. I am currently mapping out plans to remodle our laundry room.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/259521/husband-said-yes
Thankyou,
Rykna
I am so sorry.
Thanks Bella,
When I get my next seahorse I'm arming myself with reinforcements. I am currently mapping out plans to remodle our laundry room.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/259521/husband-said-yes
Thankyou,
Rykna
