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WaterPond
Apr 29th 2007, 04:23 PM
Lucky has quite a story behind him. I bought him almost a half a year at the LFS which has VERy disgusting living conditions for fish. He was in a tank with a small kenyii cichlid which ripped him fins up so much that they were almost non existant. He was covered in ick, velvet and had a the frayed fins wer also rotting away. He was hanging in a corning in fear, he was not moving any of his fins whatsoever, just hanging, a little lop sided.

I felt horrible. I couldn't leave him to die and be food for the kenyii, or just rot on the bottom of the tank like most of the fish do in that store. I got the owner to bag him up for me. I paid the full price which was an astronomical amount for a severum if you ask me. I got him into my tank and medicated heavily. Within a week the find were starting to grow back a bit, he he was not dealing with the velvet too well. He hid ALL the time.

Here he is after a week or so.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l117/WaterPond/P1020239.jpg

Now, after the heat treatment, and a little time in a QT rubbermaid bin (lol) he seemed to be doing a little better.

Today Lucky(first name) Marshmallow(middle name) Cod(last name) resides in my 50gallon planted where he gets along with everyone. He made a full recovery and beat the odds. He has at least doubled in size if not more. He is as peaceful as can be, and is my favorite fish.

Today:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l117/WaterPond/Picture149.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l117/WaterPond/Picture144.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l117/WaterPond/Picture146.jpg
Melody
Apr 29th 2007, 04:39 PM
That's amazing! Such a beauty too - nice rescue!
CACAdmin
Apr 29th 2007, 06:27 PM
Lucky is an exceedingly 'lucky' fish to have found a home with you. He's a beauty... looking at the before and after pics is hard to believe he's the same fish. Good job! :Applaud:
traco1
Apr 29th 2007, 06:33 PM
A happy ending for that little guy. I love the name you picked for him.:laugh:
Candice
May 12th 2007, 12:44 PM
He's super healthy looking. Good on you! :)
Soggybottom
Jun 3rd 2007, 11:45 AM
Right on! I hope you gave the store an earful though...
Pamelajo
Jun 3rd 2007, 07:56 PM
He looks awesome now.
Katalyst
Jun 3rd 2007, 10:08 PM
Great job! It kills me when LFS sell sick fish at full price. Good on you for doing such a good job with him, he's a beaut!
WaterPond
Jun 4th 2007, 04:55 AM
Thanks guys. He has become more of a family pet than anything. Everyone loves him.
WaterPond
Aug 27th 2007, 09:38 AM
He has grown another couple inches, lol and he is starting to get some amazing markings!

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l117/WaterPond/PicsOfTankscichlids_aug27007.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l117/WaterPond/PicsOfTankscichlids_aug27005.jpg
traco1
Aug 27th 2007, 09:41 AM
Jason, what a difference from the beginning to now! Great pics and boy has Lucky gotten beautiful.
Katalyst
Aug 27th 2007, 09:57 AM
Great job Jason, he's stunning!
CACAdmin
Aug 27th 2007, 10:13 AM
Wow, he sure is a healthy looking speciman now. You've done a fabulous job with him.:yes:
jordonsmum
Aug 27th 2007, 10:32 AM
Wow, nice save. And your story couldn't have come at better timing. I did the same thing yesterday with a rainbow. He has virtually no tail left. It looked as if someone tried to eat him alive. I just didn't have the heart to leave him there but I didn't think his odds were so good. Now i'm thinking maybe the impossible can be done afterall.

Thanks:;):
happy_pitbull
Aug 27th 2007, 03:06 PM
He is so pretty ! What a heart warming rescue story !! That was so nice of you :yes:



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ChrissyFishy
Aug 27th 2007, 04:07 PM
He looks so happy!!! His colour is so much better and his eyes look bright and clear.:yes: His pattern reminds me of a discus
Melody
Aug 27th 2007, 06:46 PM
Nice work ::D:
WaterPond
Aug 28th 2007, 07:46 PM
Thanks guys... he still has alot to grow. More pics to come as he grows.