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    i hate having to write this after everything looking good yesterday..I've lost 2..1 was one of the bad ones from the start but I thought he was picking up and doing well..the other I dont know it was hiding behind the filter from start..I thought it was just nervous and still settling in..I dont even know if I've caused this or it was caused from the whole extra 14hr freight delay..I havn't done anything different just daily wc..water paremetres are all good.
    I really feel bad for these little guys..I feel like I'm failing them

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    I'm very sorry to hear that Renae. Hang in there! I am possitive that you are doing eveything possible for the best for your new arrivals.
    We're here for a good time...not a long time

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    Renea,
    don't let it get you down these things happen,Just keep going with the 4 left.



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    Hi Renae,
    Many of us can empathise with you feelings of failure, but try and keep the spirits up. It sounds like you have done all you can in the circumstances. I am relieved we didn't have to contend with the freezing weather as well like our American counterparts did.
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    Thanks you guys, but I've lost 3 all up 2 last night..although I'm feeling okay just feel bad for the fish..and yes we are lucky we dont have to worry about the cold weather..my fingers are crossed for the safe arrival for all of their fish.

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    That's a real bummer, Renae! How are the other three looking and acting? They ok? As I've been told, "Chin up, you've still got mouths to feed." Good luck.
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    Jose..How are yours doing?,thanks so much for your kind words,the other 3 are looking okay..they are doing a bit of fighting amongst themselves and swimming around okay. The last one to go I overlooked as it was hiding behind the filter the whole time,I thought it was just too scared to venture out.
    I really hope your little guys are doing well.

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    I think they'll be fine by morning (fingers crossed ) Five of the six were up with the last one trying before I snapped my last pics. I don't wanna bother them anymore so, I'll check em in the morning.
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    Renae, those things happen, not much you can do about.

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    Poor Renea. It is not ur fault. U did the best u could, i am sure. Just try to move on and get the rest growing HUGE!!!
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    Renea,
    I don't want this to be a bad experience for anyone,it is meant to be a fun challenge therefore santa will bring you some more babies after christmas !!!!!



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    Quote Originally Posted by A1 Aquarium World View Post
    Renea,
    I don't want this to be a bad experience for anyone,it is meant to be a fun challenge therefore santa will bring you some more babies after christmas !!!!!



    cheers
    Wow Darren. U R Awesome as well. Nice to see good people in the world
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    Its okay Darren..all is good, it doesn't matter if I'm down to 3 I just didn't expect it to happen.
    I can work with the 3 I have..they seem to be doing well at the moment..allready trying to work out between themselves who's going to be the dominant one..so that is a good sign that they are feeling okay.
    I'm sure these ones will be fine and tell Santa I'm happy and I think I just need a bourbon.

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    Renae, I'm sorry to hear about the losses. The delay in the shipping was probably really stressful on them since they are small. There's nothing you can do about it except to give them the best care possible and hope they pull through.

    If the others are fighting it's a good sign that they're healthy and happy I hope they settle in nicely for you.

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    Sorry for your losses renae, always bad loosing fish. Unfortunately as we have seen in this and the other threads shipping can go wrong

    They looks like lovely little Discus and I wish you lots of luck with them.

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