Damn Ben ….. Sorry for your loss . I have been watching your videos for quite some time now and I do remember how beautiful he was and how he was one of your favorites .
Awman, Sorry for your loss Ben. Losing fish, especially one of your favorites is a terrible thing. I've lost my Butterikoferi and it was quite upsetting. Stay strong buddy!
Hi Ben, I’m very sorry for your loss. I do admire your honesty and transparency. I do hope you get another one and it works out for you for many years to come. Thanks for sharing
Ben, I have gone through very similar incidents...a fish gets beat up and our first instinct is to remove him and give him time to heal up...then you put the fish back into a populated tank and they suddenly die. I think your fish may have just gotten stressed from the change in water parameter difference. The same thing happened to me with an mbuna that I had from 1 inch. I think the best way to reintroduce fish into established tanks is to do a water change in the "hospital" tank using the water from the big tank and let the fish get used to that water for a few days first...then put him in the big tank. I have gone this route for 2-3 other fish since losing the mbuna and so far it's worked out very well.
Sorry about your loss Ben... It's fun to raise them, fun to watch them and see them grow. Nothing is more fun watching them when you walk up to the tank and them swimming back and forth on the other side of the glass. Us fish Keepers try to give them the best home and they happy life to the best of our ability oh, but unfortunately like anything else on this planet everything's life must come to an end.
Sorry to hear this Ben. I'll miss seeing him in the background of your videos! I also got my o. tetrastigma after seeing yours on video a couple of years ago, and he has been one of my favorite fish ever since. Thanks for sharing this with us even though it sucks.
Sorry for you loss Ben, have had many of these depressing days with loss of special fish. I have transitioned to about 50% American cichlids including angelfish. Surprisingly very little aggression, no body blows and other damaging situations with American cichlids. My losses after 2 1/2 years with Americans, and growing them from fry is less than half my losses from Africans during a similar time frame. There are a number of american cichlids whose colors rival Africans, and the females are just as beautiful as the males. Never thought I would be "moving over" but I have a lot less aggression, a lot less fish losses in my fish room
Sorry you lost him. I got my first 4 cichlids a week ago and they are doing great. Took some advice from your channel with them along with other fish in my home. Again I'm sorry you lost your pal in the tank
Sorry to hear he didn't make it, you gave him a good life though. I just lost one of my boys that I raised up from fry. A bully got him cornered overnight. We give all our fish names, which makes it harder when they go. But it's definitely worth it when you wake up most mornings to a happy colony of swimming butterflies. Your fish definitely inspire me, although I don't keep Cichlids yet, someday I may work my way up to it. I really enjoy your Saturday live talks btw. Thanks for sharing both the good and the bad with us, it's much appreciated.
I have like 15 cichlids and I got all of them really small so they grow up with each other and I'm able to watch them grow and watch the process. They getting big but only 4 months old. Can't wait to see them all grown.
O no, I am very sorry Ben, my condolences to you Sir. He was a very beautiful Fish and Friend. I have Three, if it was not Too far for the Fish I would send you Them, but unfortunately the journey would be too long for the Fish. Much love and support. Please keep your head up my friend. Take care.
Awe, that’s a real bummer, Ben. At least you have him a good life, and he gave you some pleasure! Fish happens, I suppose. But it does always sting a bit, even if they’re “just fish”. 😔 Hope all the newbies are doing well! Keep the vids coming! ❤️
So sad to hear about your loss ben. Not the best video to do as is a bummer when lose a fish. Ppl just dont get it. Its only a fish they say.. sorry for your loss. Keep up the good work. Andrews from over the pond.
It's really sad, we all know it's part of the hobby but every time it happens it's so so very emotionally taxing. RIP the fish, and obviously you always do the right thing and treat them well so I guess it gives you strength to move on...
I too have a dog that’s very sick where trying everything for him and some people just don’t understand when you loose a fish it’s the same thing raise both of them up from fry or pup. Sorry to hear that we will miss his pics he was a beautiful fish
Never easy to lose a fish, dog or cat or any living being you care for! People just don't understand the connection formed when you're the caretaker of a living breathing being!
Sorry to hear that. They do have lifespans. You do a great job. An average probably is 5-7 year. Though I did have a 14” long male frontosa live 12 years. Unfortunately died due to a heater malfunction. Though the plecos survived.
I love my collection. I have all the common Aulonacara and a few common Haps like a Moorii , Livingstoni, Red Empress( one of which is a juvenile that I chose to rescue, belly was sunken in bigtime, I got him by himself in a 10g and I’ve been following IFG’s medical remedy of using a dropper to give him a concentrated dose of general cure/epsom. He is doing absolutely fantastic. Unbelievably aggressive at feeding time ) . Point being, I get a little stressed when a fish goes apeshit. I know it’s part of keeping these fish . I’ve had success with the “time out” approach. It doesn’t work permanently but it definitely works for the short term. I have a dragonblood and a Turkis that just constantly want to fight. Liplock. Aggressively. The DB is bigger and stronger so he will eventually the kill the turkis however this turkis , named Rocky has heart. He will not back down. So I’ve separated them twice. Both times they stayed calm for a month or longer . Last night I noticed that they are back at it. I’m going to separate them again. I’m not really wanting to part with either fish so this is all I can do for now
Down part to fish keeping...…..Many years back my son accidently turned the air off to our 100g aquarium, lost many Haps, including my wife's Moorii that loved to be petted by her...
Damn Ben ….. Sorry for your loss . I have been watching your videos for quite some time now and I do remember how beautiful he was and how he was one of your favorites .
Awman, Sorry for your loss Ben. Losing fish, especially one of your favorites is a terrible thing. I've lost my Butterikoferi and it was quite upsetting. Stay strong buddy!
Hi Ben, I’m very sorry for your loss. I do admire your honesty and transparency. I do hope you get another one and it works out for you for many years to come. Thanks for sharing
Ben, I have gone through very similar incidents...a fish gets beat up and our first instinct is to remove him and give him time to heal up...then you put the fish back into a populated tank and they suddenly die. I think your fish may have just gotten stressed from the change in water parameter difference. The same thing happened to me with an mbuna that I had from 1 inch.
I think the best way to reintroduce fish into established tanks is to do a water change in the "hospital" tank using the water from the big tank and let the fish get used to that water for a few days first...then put him in the big tank. I have gone this route for 2-3 other fish since losing the mbuna and so far it's worked out very well.
I do this when stripping fry from my Frontosa also. It might be overkill, but I think it's a good practice.
Ohhh Ben, I'm so sorry about the loss of your pet
We all get so attached to some one we get to see and care for everyday. Here's a big hug from me 🙆
Aww so sorry Ben....you did your best and he lived a long life...so be proud. My condolences.
Sorry about your loss Ben... It's fun to raise them, fun to watch them and see them grow. Nothing is more fun watching them when you walk up to the tank and them swimming back and forth on the other side of the glass. Us fish Keepers try to give them the best home and they happy life to the best of our ability oh, but unfortunately like anything else on this planet everything's life must come to an end.
Sorry for your deep loss! It is hard to loose any pet that you have grown attach to for a very long time! I know the feeling! You hang in there.
Sorry to hear this Ben. I'll miss seeing him in the background of your videos! I also got my o. tetrastigma after seeing yours on video a couple of years ago, and he has been one of my favorite fish ever since. Thanks for sharing this with us even though it sucks.
sorry for your loss..that was a phenomenal specimen..and I did buy one because I was inspired by your fish !
Sorry for you loss Ben, have had many of these depressing days with loss of special fish. I have transitioned to about 50% American cichlids including angelfish. Surprisingly very little aggression, no body blows and other damaging situations with American cichlids. My losses after 2 1/2 years with Americans, and growing them from fry is less than half my losses from Africans during a similar time frame. There are a number of american cichlids whose colors rival Africans, and the females are just as beautiful as the males. Never thought I would be "moving over" but I have a lot less aggression, a lot less fish losses in my fish room
Sorry you lost him. I got my first 4 cichlids a week ago and they are doing great. Took some advice from your channel with them along with other fish in my home. Again I'm sorry you lost your pal in the tank
Sorry for you loss bro,it does hurt a little to lose the ones that you grow out like that
Great video, good luck with you new fish
😭 so sorry to read this and I was one who got a tetrastigma because of your guy. Thanks for sharing the realities of this hobby.
Sorry for your loss Ben it was a beautiful part of your family keep up the good work your tanks look great 👍
Sorry to hear he didn't make it, you gave him a good life though. I just lost one of my boys that I raised up from fry. A bully got him cornered overnight. We give all our fish names, which makes it harder when they go. But it's definitely worth it when you wake up most mornings to a happy colony of swimming butterflies. Your fish definitely inspire me, although I don't keep Cichlids yet, someday I may work my way up to it. I really enjoy your Saturday live talks btw. Thanks for sharing both the good and the bad with us, it's much appreciated.
I have like 15 cichlids and I got all of them really small so they grow up with each other and I'm able to watch them grow and watch the process. They getting big but only 4 months old. Can't wait to see them all grown.
O no, I am very sorry Ben, my condolences to you Sir.
He was a very beautiful Fish and Friend.
I have Three, if it was not Too far for the Fish I would send you Them, but unfortunately the journey would be too long for the Fish.
Much love and support.
Please keep your head up my friend.
Take care.
So sorry Ben, great video the tank looks awesome!
That was a beautiful fish...sorry for your loss Ben
Hello Ben. IM so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss pal. As you said, it’s part of the deal with fish and other pets. GB
Sorry for your loss! He was beautiful!!
Sorry for your lost Ben, and yeah you right it's not easy to lose 🐟
Sorry for your loss.I too am a pet lover it’s never easy Losing a pet
If it’s a fish a dog a cat all we do is go on.They’re gone but never forgotten
I’m sorry to hear about your beautiful fish Ben. Weird too because I lost a younger Z Rock (yellow blaze) male today.
Sorry Ben about your lost . I too lost 20 on my moved to my new place.
Sorry to hear Ben. You do your best, with love and passion for the fish and the hobby, that’s all you can do.
Sorry for the lost Ben😎....I know it sucks losing fish
Awe, that’s a real bummer, Ben. At least you have him a good life, and he gave you some pleasure! Fish happens, I suppose. But it does always sting a bit, even if they’re “just fish”. 😔 Hope all the newbies are doing well! Keep the vids coming! ❤️
I get it. Push forward.
So sad to hear about your loss ben. Not the best video to do as is a bummer when lose a fish. Ppl just dont get it. Its only a fish they say.. sorry for your loss. Keep up the good work. Andrews from over the pond.
It's really sad, we all know it's part of the hobby but every time it happens it's so so very emotionally taxing. RIP the fish, and obviously you always do the right thing and treat them well so I guess it gives you strength to move on...
I have one and he is just in his juvi stage but I am most excited for him to color up out of all my Cichlid
I’m sorry to hear this. It is difficult to lose our pets. Thanks for sharing.
Sorry about the loss that sucks
My condolences Ben.
So sorry he didn't make it Ben. 😥
Sorry to hear he didn't make it! He was an Awesome fish!
Know and feel your pain. My condolences, Ben.
Sorry to hear, he was a stunner +
Sorry that happend... I lost a fish last year I had for 10yrs.. chin up big guy...
Sucks to lose one you’ve grown out Ben. He sure was a stud!🔥
I too have a dog that’s very sick where trying everything for him and some people just don’t understand when you loose a fish it’s the same thing raise both of them up from fry or pup. Sorry to hear that we will miss his pics he was a beautiful fish
Sad but so true..
Never easy to lose a fish, dog or cat or any living being you care for!
People just don't understand the connection formed when you're the caretaker of a living breathing being!
I get attached to my bigger fish. always a bummer when they pass.
Sorry for your loss Ben:/
sorry for you'r fish Ben.
I FEEL FOR YOU BROTHA..LOST MY LARGEST O.B A WEEK AGO...GEEZ IT REALLY HITS HARD...KEEP GOING!!
Sorry brother!!! Your fish are beautiful!!!
Sorry to hear that. They do have lifespans. You do a great job. An average probably is 5-7 year. Though I did have a 14” long male frontosa live 12 years. Unfortunately died due to a heater malfunction. Though the plecos survived.
Been there Ben tank looks stunning Regards Al👍
I'm so sorry.
Sorry for Your Loss Brother...I Know the Feeling. I Raised All Mine From Juveniles Also & It's Tough to See Them Go. Take Care ✌
I hate when that happens, love the post on Instagram. i just joined
condolence ben
Oh Wow I'm sorry to hear Mr Ben... I know how it is to lose a beloved pet..
sorry hear Ben !. i Have an off topic question what type of substrate are you using in that tank ?
CaribSea crushed coral, I believe it's marketed under the "eco-complete" line.
I love my collection. I have all the common Aulonacara and a few common Haps like a Moorii , Livingstoni, Red Empress( one of which is a juvenile that I chose to rescue, belly was sunken in bigtime, I got him by himself in a 10g and I’ve been following IFG’s medical remedy of using a dropper to give him a concentrated dose of general cure/epsom. He is doing absolutely fantastic. Unbelievably aggressive at feeding time ) . Point being, I get a little stressed when a fish goes apeshit. I know it’s part of keeping these fish . I’ve had success with the “time out” approach. It doesn’t work permanently but it definitely works for the short term. I have a dragonblood and a Turkis that just constantly want to fight. Liplock. Aggressively. The DB is bigger and stronger so he will eventually the kill the turkis however this turkis , named Rocky has heart. He will not back down. So I’ve separated them twice. Both times they stayed calm for a month or longer . Last night I noticed that they are back at it. I’m going to separate them again. I’m not really wanting to part with either fish so this is all I can do for now
How long have you had your oldest fish live?
Sorry for your loss 💔 losing the ones I've raised since fry always hits a little harder
sorry ben love you
🙏I’m sorry to hear that but it has to happen eventually it’s part of the hobby 🙏
Worst part of this great hobby is when you lose fish 😪
S.I.P
😢
Awwwweee man R I P lil fishy MY CONDOLENCES
Nooo.... 😔I can't "like" this video Ben! So sorry.
Rest In Peace fishy
xfactor gets me everytime
Im sorry Ben that stinks.....
Down part to fish keeping...…..Many years back my son accidently turned the air off to our 100g aquarium, lost many Haps, including my wife's Moorii that loved to be petted by her...