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My DG just died

Discussion in 'Fish Diseases & Cures' started by FishVixen, Jul 24, 2010.

  1. FishVixen

    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    He was fine a half hour ago. I was looking at the tank and he was swimming then just floated to the top dead. Old age or heart attack I don't know but it was suddenly. Color good eyes bright no signs at all. That was a first for me. I'm used to slow deaths or accidents.
     
    FishVixen, Jul 24, 2010
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    I can't figure out what DG stands for.
     
    Anthony, Jul 24, 2010
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  3. HBIC

    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    My guess would be Dwarf Gourami.
     
    HBIC, Jul 25, 2010
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  4. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    awe, sorry ursi!
    coulda just been one of those flukes?
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 25, 2010
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  5. buzz4520

    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    sorry for your loss.
     
    buzz4520, Jul 25, 2010
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  6. FishVixen

    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    Yes a dwarf gourami. He will not be replaced due to the IVDG in DG's. I think they're beautiful and great personality but just not worth the risk.
     
    FishVixen, Jul 25, 2010
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  7. WhiteGloveAquatics

    WhiteGloveAquatics New Member

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    Ive NEVER had luck with DG's at all. My father can have them and they thrive, I dunno.


    Well your DG and my last female gold ram are swimming together somewhere then, I went to get their food, she was alive and appeared well, came back with the food(two rooms over) and she was laying on the bottom dead. Egg bound I think, either way she went with a friend, Hope they get along in the afterlife.
     
    WhiteGloveAquatics, Jul 25, 2010
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  8. nossie

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    What's IVDG?

    I'm sorry for your loss :(
     
    nossie, Jul 28, 2010
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  9. FishVixen

    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    A virus that is very contagious.
     
    FishVixen, Jul 28, 2010
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