DEAD FISH! Shipping DISASTER!

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  • @RachelOLeary
    @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    Good news! My rock shipper is reshipping the missing rocks at no cost to me (they are handling UPS who are being, erm, difficult). My fish supplier is issuing a credit. So while stressful, this week is not as bad as it seemed at 7am after being up for 27 hours.

    • @erxkeel
      @erxkeel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      A bad day in the fish room beats a good day driving a desk =) Just sayin. Love your vids ya fish []D [] []V[] []D

    • @shayqbomb
      @shayqbomb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Sorry for your fish loss. I appreciate you remaining positive. I don't know what I would actually do because I love the hobby and my fish are very much my pets. They even have names lol. I was thinking of ordering a long finned oscar but now I have seen this I am kind of weary. Hustle on Fish Pimp.

    • @theAmdisen391
      @theAmdisen391 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! /:

    • @belle1256
      @belle1256 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Glad to hear you will getting the missing rocks and credit for those poor fish.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Martin Lorenzo Oconer Yuzon sorry, I do not

  • @allisonbehringer2790
    @allisonbehringer2790 7 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    I am sorry. Hitting the thumbs up sort of felt strange today - but SO much respect, support and love to you.

  • @Lifewithpets72
    @Lifewithpets72 7 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Wow, you've had a rough week, but you've handled it so professionally.

    • @miyuki3474
      @miyuki3474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂

  • @hugophone3
    @hugophone3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Even though it's a difficult and stressful day, you are still educating and polite as always. Much love!!! 😆

  • @Coronakenify
    @Coronakenify 7 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Rachel, sorry to learn about your bad luck. The concern and care you you gave the fish is awesome. Be strong.

  • @RachelOLeary
    @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I have had one hell of a week! Tell me something good that happened in your aquarium this week!
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    • @electricwater83
      @electricwater83 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rachel O'leary I won 88million in the national Lotto😎

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +electric water lol. I know a gal who wants a fish building

    • @electricwater83
      @electricwater83 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rachel O'leary​ 😂i know a guy who can sort that 😂

    • @rurutuM
      @rurutuM 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      congrats, time to buy an airline to ship fish from asia and south america direct to hobbyist

    • @electricwater83
      @electricwater83 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha no worries I've an airbus on it free fish for all 😂

  • @pecktec
    @pecktec 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Sorry you had to deal with all that mess. Glad to see your update comment. A pimps love is different from the love of a square.

  • @marksarkaquariums9056
    @marksarkaquariums9056 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    That has to be awful waiting for a late shipment.The poor little fish.and the money loss.I've never got a fish shipped to me.when I sell Guppies I load the bag's right before I leave and Put a airstone in the bag.I have a Battery air pump.the store's are over a hour from me so I get there asap and stay till they acclimate them.Fish On

  • @ooXChrissieXoo
    @ooXChrissieXoo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I like how you just took the fish you didn't order, and put them in a tank. They look cute with their eyes.

  • @Lilpeaches6488
    @Lilpeaches6488 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate your optimism. It's hard and frustrating, nothings worst than being excited for fish, and then them showing up dead.

  • @MsCnote1984
    @MsCnote1984 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's awesome that you were willing to lose money in order to save the fish that could be saved. Sorry for your loss.

  • @erbadkitten
    @erbadkitten 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    So sorry that you're having such a rough week!
    My shrimp had fry this week!
    ( our first batch ever!)
    So that's my good news to share.
    Hope things get better immediately, if not sooner.
    :)

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +erbadkitten hurray and congrats!

    • @hunitsjen
      @hunitsjen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wdym your fish had fry lol did ya cook em

    • @martensbob
      @martensbob 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Renaissance Gurl i

  • @sambath321
    @sambath321 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hint. easy way. First check temperature 50-70C and check h2o. water h2o turn blue go dead fish, yellow is neutral water. Best green is clear water help lived fish. bags bottle in tank fish. let 30 min. then fish out bag. add not much salt. salt pitch in tank fish t

  • @justyouraveragebill3540
    @justyouraveragebill3540 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Much respect Rachel, thanks for letting us know it's not all eating rainbows and pooping butterflies being a fish keeper. Something good....got my first Albino pleco spawn, only (1) that I see for now, but pretty cool.

  • @johnkendrick6198
    @johnkendrick6198 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how does one ship a fish the right way air supply wouldnt it desolve after a certain time

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      that is why you do 1/3 water to 2/3 air :) Best bet is for overnight service, though often folks have great luck in 2-3 days (and sometimes even more)

  • @SpaceyLacie
    @SpaceyLacie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I get stressed waiting on my guppy trios (just getting back into the hobby after a four year hiatus). I think my hair would fall out if I was waiting on shipments like that. You need a spa day. You've earned it this week!

  • @Thorned_Rose
    @Thorned_Rose 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about methylene blue for supporting fish with ammonia burn? I've successfully nursed really dodgy looking fish back to health by boosting their O2 with MB.

  • @RouRa9
    @RouRa9 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    But why do you drop the snails like that? Doesn't their shells break :(

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +RouRou no, or I wouldn't do it

  • @morki1630
    @morki1630 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the name of the small fish with the green/jellow stripe? Where you lost 4? I could not understand

  • @allinachilafoe9606
    @allinachilafoe9606 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aren't you suppose to let the bag float in the tank so the fish can get use to the temperature difference?

    • @allinachilafoe9606
      @allinachilafoe9606 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      true

    • @k.juliana5764
      @k.juliana5764 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Allina Chilafoe there is different ways to let the fish use to the temperature.

    • @aquarius9900
      @aquarius9900 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      She explained halfway thru the video that she used the time in the car driving and the heater to bring them up to temp so she wasent waisting a second to get the fish into fresh water

  • @Zielonyzbaniakiem
    @Zielonyzbaniakiem 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Rachel. J'm very sorry for what happened to your fish last year. Could you write the name of the caridinas from your video (13:46) please.

  • @paule204
    @paule204 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you're ok Rachel. I had a similar shipping mishap - not at the scale that you had, but it was still horrible to lose half of the fish. Glad to hear the shipper is issuing you a credit. Look forward to hearing how the fish are doing. Take care!

  • @Loafy23
    @Loafy23 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Despite the obvious fatigue, Rachel, your perky, upbeat self still shines through at times. I hope shitty days like that a few and far between for you.

  • @FreeSpiritBudgieLady
    @FreeSpiritBudgieLady 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there, I was just wondering, when you do water changes,do you treat the new water before adding or do you let it sit for a few days to get rid of the chemicals added by the water company ?. I've always been advised to set a bucket of water aside for 24hrs prior to adding.

  • @rhoshe9629
    @rhoshe9629 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you clean your filters, for example like an aqua clear filter with various things in I️t? Do you take them out and wash them or?

  • @nekofluff5604
    @nekofluff5604 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "...he's swimming around like a helicopter...." I really can't :)

  • @kayleighlowe6514
    @kayleighlowe6514 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "These are the fish I did not order" I couldn't help but laugh 😂

  • @AussieAquatic
    @AussieAquatic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing. This hobby has so many possible downsides, to go with the stuff we enjoy. Importers carry so much of a risk, and we owe them (you) our thanks for so much hard work and effort.

  • @ArmandoDiazMiami
    @ArmandoDiazMiami 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is that "polly floss" you cut up and put in the tanks?
    I only know poly floss as "fluffy" mechanical filter media. How can that remove ammonia?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its called poly-filter by poly marine bio

  • @kengilreath9526
    @kengilreath9526 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have the dimensions for your 75/55/20 racks. I love them

  • @ilookafterthewater601
    @ilookafterthewater601 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Bless.
    Just cannot reiterate strongly enough how greatly I admire the breadth and width of your knowledge. Sincerely. And beyond that, the value of your skills to people who exist across all levels of experience in aquatic management. The advice you offer is always sound and solid and for what it's worth (which I know isn't really a lot) you're one of the few humans on this planet I'd trust 100% to look after my tanks.
    Which is saying something: I'd have let wolves babysit my kids, and pirates guard the family treasure :o)
    And are those other fish giant rasboras?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +ilookafter thewater giant red tail danios. They are lovely, but quite a surprise lol

  • @trevorthreehundred
    @trevorthreehundred 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question not sure if did video on them.or have them i have dwarf gournami not sure spelling lol. I wanna put small piece of driftwood in. What to do to get the driftwood ready.go into the tank and does it make my water greenish brown color. M8ne really clear not sure if worth putting it in.

  • @josephkrug8579
    @josephkrug8579 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You covered the stressful situation very well, thanks for sharing, sorry it happened :(

  • @Amy-dw7ii
    @Amy-dw7ii 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know you have to rush in this case, but don’t they need to be acclimated to the water before they can go into a tank?

  • @eltontan7653
    @eltontan7653 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what type of fish were they? The green ones, some kind of tetra? they look really cool

  • @rontheobald9691
    @rontheobald9691 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wondering if you could explain, throwing pcs of polyfil onto the surface of the water? Does that help without flow? Thank you.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It both adsorbs and absorbs impurities and ammonia to prevent any fluctuations for already stressed fish.

  • @MrUnshyGuy
    @MrUnshyGuy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the name of the green tetras you showed?

  • @fedor111111111
    @fedor111111111 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you do when your done with a net? Let it dry? Clean it? Throw it away?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +fedor111111111 clean it then air dry

    • @fedor111111111
      @fedor111111111 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clean it with ????

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      th-cam.com/video/KSvcEPGTWQE/w-d-xo.html

  • @Godinez316
    @Godinez316 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question my
    Fish came down with ich and I don't understand how to treat them ive already lost 7 fish

  • @thepenicillindeath
    @thepenicillindeath 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have some questions about dwarf gouramis as that will be my next fish i keep so can you teach me a few things rachel i have a 10 gallon was thinking 2 males idk if thats a bad idea but was going to go with a powder blue and the fire red

  • @didtheyexpectustotreatthem574
    @didtheyexpectustotreatthem574 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you have pictus catfish? i had 3 in a 20 tall that just up and died after 5 years....
    also can i over filter water? i use a Fluval 303ghp and 2 power heads for current, and a whisper 800 with biowheel....i have 23 fish and my water is ph of 5.5 to 6.5 and my ppm run around 100 with using RO water... i also have a 18 watt 790 gallon air pump connected to 6 airstones. all for 20 gallon fresh water...BTW. MY WATER HAS ZERO SMELL AND IS CRYSTAL CLEAR, I HONESTLY THIS I COULD DRINK THE WATER..

  • @RandySoWavvy
    @RandySoWavvy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry if someone asked this but what do you do when you get fish you didn't order? Does the company have you send them back? Are they yours now? Were they supposed to be in someone else's shipment and now they don't have their fish? I'm new too learning about this whole fish business thing my little knowledge I do have comes from Tanked Lol and they make it seem simple

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I get irritated, figure out what I was sent, and complain- often grumbling under my breath. It does mean someone else didn't get their fish. I don't send them back. These fish were imported from overseas, shipping twice for that distance and in such crowded bags would be a death sentence.

  • @Greywind920
    @Greywind920 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a reliable site for buying fish in Ontario/Canada ? And what do you use for antibiotics?

  • @renerenatorivera9062
    @renerenatorivera9062 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rachel, i'm going nuts!My 20 gal long that's been running for a little over 6 months suddenly has a problem. A lot of my fish have started to develop an appearance as if they'd been sprinkled with powder. i've already lost a few in the last 24 hours. I've done 2 water changes (30- 50%)Hoping for the best and that i don't lose ALL my fish after such a long time.I haven't done any thing different lately. Ammonia, i noticed spiked a bit. it had always been at 0 after weekly tests. What is that white powdery look caused by? i don't see any evidence of ammonia burn. i'd like to hear your opinion. Thanks!

  • @DannysAquariums
    @DannysAquariums 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Ah that sucks Rachel!
    I hope next time they'll be alive!
    I never have ordered fish before!
    Anyways...great video!
    *Thumbs up!*

    • @Deon0026yickadee
      @Deon0026yickadee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Danny's Aquariums what really!

    • @DannysAquariums
      @DannysAquariums 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope I can do it at least once! XD!

    • @Deon0026yickadee
      @Deon0026yickadee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Danny's Aquariums you have some amazing fish im jealous! All my fish imported because of the area im in. But im going to fix that and become a seller just watch lol

  • @atulshenoy
    @atulshenoy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope having a fan all the way in Dubai cheers u up. The concern u have for ur fish is inspirational. Thank u for everything u do for the hobby. Big hug from the desert :) and hope ur fish recover and thrive.

  • @Aquatasy
    @Aquatasy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. I am so sorry you had to go through all that, but I am glad to hear that the fish supplier is going to give you a credit. And it's pretty awesome of you to make this video for us in the midst of all that difficulty. I for one really appreciate it. I gotta ask, have you been able to ID the mystery fish that you didn't order?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Aquatasy devario chrostaeniatus

  • @MakeupMobster
    @MakeupMobster 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I’d have a heart attack worrying about these fish being shipped. There’s some fish I cannot find in my local stores (like killifish, no one has them) but I’m so scared about the shipping. I mean how far away can I order from with having the fish safely arrive?

  • @chokedup53
    @chokedup53 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    who was the airline carrier? did they reimburse you for your loss? will you ever use them again?

  • @jo6520
    @jo6520 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what kind of fish is that big one in the back?

  • @aquadragon1
    @aquadragon1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you find out what the surprise fish are ?

  • @Rsthelen
    @Rsthelen 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, you are one calm mama.... i can tell that you care very much for all of your fish, not too many places would goto the length that you did. my hats off to you, and what is even more impressive is your showing your kids that hard work just doesnt mean 9-5 sometimes you have to put in extra hours, again, my hat is off to you!

  • @grlygirl1264
    @grlygirl1264 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fish you did not order...what did they end up being?

  • @michaelwells3635
    @michaelwells3635 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the foam material you were putting into the tanks?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is a chemical media called polyfilter

    • @michaelwells3635
      @michaelwells3635 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why were you putting pieces of it into some of the tanks? Thanks for posting this video. It opened my eyes as to what a business like yours is about. It also shows what a very good fish keeper you are. You're one of my favorite you tubers.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Michael Wells thanks. I like to add it to tanks to absorb any possible ammonia in between water changes

  • @craigwoodhull3028
    @craigwoodhull3028 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rachel,
    Great job !!!!! Could not believe how cool you were with your shipment. You are all about the fish and that is what it takes in our hobby. GREAT JOB !!!
    Woody

  • @BigRalphSmith
    @BigRalphSmith 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry about the fish.
    Do the best you can do and keep on keepin' on.
    Glad for the rock shipment and the credit on the dead fish.
    At least it wasn't all gloom and doom.

  • @NicoleVernet
    @NicoleVernet 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    My cherry shrimp also had fry! So, that's my good news. Just curious, what are your thoughts on using methylene blue for ammonia burn? So sorry for your losses :(

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Nicole Vernet I like to use clean water for ammonia burn best.

  • @leroygreen4342
    @leroygreen4342 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    UPS is notoriously difficult. I work at a shipping warehouse. There were many occasions where we witnessed UPS drivers throw packages in the truck without regard to the shipper. Granted other companies have issues as well but UPS seems particularly worse.

  • @iLive2Ride76
    @iLive2Ride76 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry for your fish loss.
    What's that yellow fish? You called it something like Cuba tie? It looked really beautiful.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Microdevario kubotai- Neon green/yellow rasbora

    • @iLive2Ride76
      @iLive2Ride76 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rachel O'leary wow what a beautiful fish. Will read up on it and hopefully it's possible to get a hold on to here in Sweden.

  • @jaxa5719
    @jaxa5719 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    sorry that you have had a crappy time recently, thanks so much for taking the time to share with us, you work so hard. look forward to the updates, but no pressure.

  • @siddhant_tyagi
    @siddhant_tyagi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was that white stuff that you cut a piece of and throw in tank..

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Siddhant Tyagi it is a chemical media called polyfilter

  • @LilMissClementine
    @LilMissClementine 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your professionalism is exceptional. I really appreciate how calm you stayed during this tough situation! Side note- My 5 yr old daughter walked in and a few minutes in commented "She's really beautiful!" 😊

    • @LilMissClementine
      @LilMissClementine 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was intended for the 200 dead fish video. 🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      aww, thank you!

  • @jo6520
    @jo6520 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    have you ever used aqua safe it helps relive stress in the fish

  • @centaureg
    @centaureg 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am sorry for your difficulties and the loss of the fish. Poor blighters. If it makes you feel any better, I am impressed with your presence of mind to film this and take care of the fish and shrimp all the while. It is a real service to hobbyists to see how a professional handles bad days and learn about what you know to lessen the burden on the animals. You are definitely one-of-a-kind and I mean that with the greatest respect.

  • @alyssaparham4328
    @alyssaparham4328 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    did you figure out what random fish they where?

  • @33alwright
    @33alwright 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    you handled it well and stayed calm. well done

  • @mayorga073
    @mayorga073 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you have a website to order from you? I'm looking for some fish in particular some Roseline sharks.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Francisco Mayorga msjinkzd.com. I don't have any roselines in stock right now though

  • @relaxyo2869
    @relaxyo2869 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    sorry for your losses, thanks for the great videos. I am curious about the Microrasbora Kubotai, why don't you breed them? i have had quite a bit of success breeding them myself and was just wondering why you wouldn't be breeding them as well. Take care

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Shawn Cotie I do, but mainly in the summer months

    • @relaxyo2869
      @relaxyo2869 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rachel O'leary ok cool, figured that , just making sure I didn't discover something special , so much for that, keep up the great videos and take care

  • @mammav2
    @mammav2 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learnt the importance of water changes from you in this video and to persist. I thought medication first but I can see the sense of not doing this first up with stressed fish struggling to survive. Thank you for sharing.

  • @TechRedstone
    @TechRedstone 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Push me to the edge
    All my fish are dead

  • @abigailf8026
    @abigailf8026 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is why I look up to you. You know when to stay calm and collected in situations like these; a great reminder. Thank you for the learning experience.

  • @torjones1701
    @torjones1701 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Couldn't you take the losses up with the shipper? I mean, when the shipper damages a package, they are responsible for the replacement of the damaged product. Would that also not apply to fish as well?

  • @roleplayph1890
    @roleplayph1890 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do they give the money back?

  • @Shaden0040
    @Shaden0040 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    how to preseve these fish was a great tip. Sorry for he losses. The mystery fish look like shiners. Potential food for Cranky pants and the gar once they pass quarantine? Do yu ever raise fresh water clams? either in your tanks or as part of a sump system?

  • @JakelovesLevi
    @JakelovesLevi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how positive, yet realistic, you are in this difficult situation. Issues of this nature happen sometimes to business owners, but it takes a lot of maturity and understanding to respond to them the way that you did. I can tell you care for these fish, and I'm glad to see that this situation is working itself out, at least financially. Hopefully you don't have to deal with something like this again!

  • @elizabethherr2520
    @elizabethherr2520 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sorry for your loss! Keep on going, don't be discouraged. You're such a strong woman!

  • @TheMinimunk
    @TheMinimunk 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really bummer about your fish. however what fish is in the background at 16:30 it looks pretty cool

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      the gar? That is a tropical gar

    • @TheMinimunk
      @TheMinimunk 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea that was the one it was the first video of yours i watched and thought what a peculiar fish ^^

  • @jjcevering9411
    @jjcevering9411 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lost about 200 of my 7yr old established colony of guppies about a month ago. It was SAD. I'm sorry for the times you suffer losses. You have my sympathy, though it was a while back. Because we don't forget, we learn. It Took a while for me to recover. But ppl like you, got me and them through it. I saved about 30. 😁
    Hurry up guppies have some fry. thank you for all you do for us honey. 🐟🌱💦🌿🐠💦🍃🐚💦

  • @EssiBrownlee
    @EssiBrownlee 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best of luck. I'm so sorry you've had such a terrible week with these shipping ordeals.
    Here's hoping they all pull through! Can't wait to see those Kubotai's go up in your shop!

  • @missnova05rose20
    @missnova05rose20 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shouldn't you quarantine be fish and introduce them into the tank slowly? To prevent spending anything to the older fish???

  • @narrateanewtunnel2352
    @narrateanewtunnel2352 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Racheal,
    I am so sorry you had to endure this. I especially hate it for the fish. I know it made you sad. You are "wonder woman"!
    You handled this with such grace. I don't think I could have.
    You are a rock star in my eyes.
    My wish for you is only excellent days ahead. Hang in there!

  • @allisonsmith7551
    @allisonsmith7551 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rachael I loved your video so sad for your losses...question we bought and prepped the tank for 2 Bala sharks now sadly my son had gotten ahold of food and dumped a large amount ..We.tried to get out as soon as possible but hubby did a water change but the next day they were both.dead? overfed? we just had got them . the water was warm butt hubby didn't treat it or test ph he just threw them in(tap water) now another time same thing happened with our.Angel fish..hubby filtered and got most out and they are fine but he.didn't change water..so what do you think.happened,,is it possible they were already sick from the pet store

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +allison Smith probably ammonia. Put the food up out of reach

    • @allisonsmith7551
      @allisonsmith7551 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanKs yes it's out of reach now and what could we have done to fix the ammonia?

  • @EastCoastStoke
    @EastCoastStoke 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry to hear the news. Off topic, but what are the white organisms on the glass in the top left? Thanks and I hope your survivors survive!

  • @bbsbacktobasics7695
    @bbsbacktobasics7695 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rachel, so sorry to here of your loss. I noticed in my tank lastnight my guppies looked so ready to give birth, so I took her out of tank and placed in birthing tank. And sure enough, I woke to about 30 (babies, this morning. just wanted to share some good news :) Im praying for ya, good luck & God bless ~♡~

  • @aroidaddiction
    @aroidaddiction 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I'd rather lose money ..then prolong the stress of these fish for one more second" that's awesome and I feel exactly the same

  • @spiffierthehunter7247
    @spiffierthehunter7247 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    did u get to keep the surprise fish ?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes. considering throwing themin my shellie tank for activity

  • @Cswade123
    @Cswade123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so sorry about your fish. I hope everything survives the next couple of days.

  • @extarys2416
    @extarys2416 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad you take care of your fish like that, it's not only stock it's a living thing.

  • @danmcleodmcleod7129
    @danmcleodmcleod7129 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much did it cost for the hole shipment

  • @HorsesIC
    @HorsesIC 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so sorry :( Did you figure out what those big guys are?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +WhattaDay yes, devario chrysotaeniatus

  • @vincentmarceau2249
    @vincentmarceau2249 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is a full recovery is possible?

  • @RupturedCatalyst420x
    @RupturedCatalyst420x 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what gauge is your septum ring? i have two a 14g and 10g

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +MuggzyDubzy 10g

    • @RupturedCatalyst420x
      @RupturedCatalyst420x 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      niiiiiiiiiiiice! thats the only way to go XD, my piercing never even pierced a 10g septum until he did mine XD.

  • @buringfyra
    @buringfyra 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    really sad to see a order go bad, hope things get better. unrelated question have you ever kept desert goby's (or Chlamydogobius eremius)?

  • @allisonho1646
    @allisonho1646 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So sorry this happened to you! :'(
    You really put things into perspective. It's really eye-opening to see the ups and downs of the hobby. Hope things turn around soon! And I thought I had it bad when all my ludwigia repens died ;"(

  • @beepbeep4287
    @beepbeep4287 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "worrying about the fish first is the most important" love ya :)

  • @heckzeck
    @heckzeck 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you order these fish from?

  • @parkj215
    @parkj215 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your sideburns are longer then mine. wow

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +parkj215 then you have new aspirations ;)

  • @PaulsPlantedAquariums
    @PaulsPlantedAquariums 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Rachel.. I hope the rest of your newcomers settle in with no other issues, I had a shipment of Angelfish I sent to NJ a couple of weeks ago arrive DOA due to shipping delays. 😑 Anyways I was wondering were you get your polyfill from? I want to start using it with my shipments.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Pauls Planted Aquariums I don't have any place in particular that I am loyal to for buying it

  • @greggmartin8834
    @greggmartin8834 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very sorry for your loss! As you suggested I learned from it as well. Have my first ever shipment of live fish due today, least killifish from Zimmerman's, now I really hope all is well there. You handled that as well as anyone could, again, I am sorry and hope it is not replicated anytime soon, if ever,
    Gregg

  • @haywardurbangarden7153
    @haywardurbangarden7153 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anyone know what she uses to stack her 10 gallons

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My husband fabricated my racks for me from plans I drew up. I am pretty lucky to have a welder/fabricator as a husband.