Love at First Sight - Spotted Congo Puffer

[Joel]

I'm usually XL in asia but just L here. and of course there is the variation between shirt makers!

I remember we laid out all my XL shirts from SE asia and the range was insane!

 

[FishBeast]

I remember we laid out all my XL shirts from SE asia and the range was insane!

Exactly. Even the same 2 shirts sometimes from a store labeled the same size can be different! I think the labels are just "suggested fit" hahaha

 

[FishBeast]

I am sad to say that our little puffer passed away recently. She was active and sprightly up until the end. I did notice her belly had seemed asymmetric for a while but had always assumed it was food. I didn't have the heart to do a necropsy. We were in mourning for a week. Hit my wife pretty hard too as the puffer was her companion when she was in the laundry room doing stuff... We had a viewing for a couple of days. I buried "ChiChi" near the patio in her can of krill with a rock and her favorite piece of driftwood as a grave marker. She is still missed.

 

[Cole]

I am sad to say that our little puffer passed away recently. She was active and sprightly up until the end. I did notice her belly had seemed asymmetric for a while but had always assumed it was food. I didn't have the heart to do a necropsy. We were in mourning for a week. Hit my wife pretty hard too as the puffer was her companion when she was in the laundry room doing stuff... We had a viewing for a couple of days. I buried "ChiChi" near the patio in her can of krill with a rock and her favorite piece of driftwood as a grave marker. She is still missed.

Sorry to hear that, Beast. She definitely lived a great life while you had her. It's never easy to say goodbye to our favorite fish, or any pet for that matter.

 

[FishBeast]

Sorry to hear that, Beast. She definitely lived a great life while you had her. It's never easy to say goodbye to our favorite fish, or any pet for that matter.

Thank you @Cole for your kind words! I did not expect to feel as much sadness as this (felt more than when my dog died a few years ago). Hope you're doing well!

 

[FishBeast]

 

[DMD123]

So sorry for the loss @FishBeast..... its really tough when its a puffer. They are such outgoing little things with huge personalities. I know tears would be shed if I lost my little hairy puffer, it has become more a part of the family than even the cichlids.

 

[Joel]

Sad to hear

 

[FishBeast]

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So sorry for the loss @FishBeast..... its really tough when its a puffer. They are such outgoing little things with huge personalities. I know tears would be shed if I lost my little hairy puffer, it has become more a part of the family than even the cichlids.

Thank you @DMD123 , I really appreciate it! You’re absolutely right.

 

[FishBeast]

Sad to hear

Thank you my friend @Joel !

 

[Joel]

Sorry my eulogy was lacking now I re read it haha . All mine died too (pea puffers) but that was just my own neglect of them really.

 

[sir_keith]

It's always difficult to lose a friend, no matter what species, and pets occupy a special place in our hearts. Sorry for your loss.

 

[FishBeast]

Sorry my eulogy was lacking now I re read it haha . All mine died too (pea puffers) but that was just my own neglect of them really.

Haha it was perfect actually! sorry your puffers died too

 

[FishBeast]

It's always difficult to lose a friend, no matter what species, and pets occupy a special place in our hearts. Sorry for your loss.

Well said, Keith! Thank you!

 

[Betty]

Aww, that's sad. Sorry for your loss.

 

[FishBeast]

Aww, that's sad. Sorry for your loss.

Thank you @Betty !