How Massive FISH DEATH Should CHANGE You as a Fish Keeper

[@jamespalmer3716]

ok let me start of by saying im glad you didnt take to heart what i said. but by the looks of you when mentioning a comment i made you started tearing up. i want to apoligise if you thought i was abit harsh. i admit i was. and i can see by this video and tbh all your videos how much your amazing fish ment to you. the comment i left wasnt directed personly to you but to all fishkeepers asmuch as it may of looked/sounded like it was. it wasnt. i know it was a terrible mistake that had been made and its not asif its made all the time i can tell by your channel you are a great fish keeper and do whatever you can to give ALL the fish you buy the best life possible. just seeing on your face how much this has effected you shows how much you do care for your fish/animals. asmuch as this goes against what i said im looking forward to seeing what you add to your tank. and the reason i say this is because i know it wasnt intentional and i know how much you care and how much this has actualy effected you. so im holding my hand up and apologising for the comments i made as i now know i was super harsh on you. sorry charmer.

[@CichlidCharmer]

I totally forgive you ♥️♥️♥️ and THANK YOU so much for coming back and writing this beautiful comment. I never expected in a million years the comment you just left, and it has taken my breath away I do love my fish so much - too much, my wife would say 😂😂

[@Constantine_Cvl8]

A rare sight on the internet indeed

[@CichlidCharmer]

I stayed up all night to to get this video released at the normal time. Going to work with two hours sleep. I woke up to a barrage of the most wonderful, loving comments, and it has literally taken my breath away. I’m writing this through tears. I want to thank you all so much for the love and support - you are all the best. Fish keepers a special breed, aren’t we? ❤❤❤ THANK YOU 🥰

[@FrankGiunto-ct6yt]

Yes we always school together

[@shanecarroll6671]

I want to let of a wonderful guy to get some new fish from when you're ready ! His name is Kennie Howard and his company name is Cichlidcolors. I've been getting cichlids from him for years now 🤙

[@MiamiObi]

I'm watching this video 4 months later and I am so sorry for your losses. You were honest and transparent enough to share your struggles with us. I am a fairly experienced fish keeper and you have definitely helped me with keeping African cichlids. I just want you to know that I think that you are an amazing person. I am happy that you didn't quit our amazing hobby. P.s. my wife thinks that I love my fishes too much as well 😊. Hang in there man and keep up the good work 💪🏾

[@CichlidCharmer]

Most appreciated, sir. I’ve recovered quite well, and I love my Africans more than ever now 🥰

[@Bandit_Aquatics]

The pain of losing all this fish must be hard, but to share the why’s and whats to help other fish keepers, makes you a top bloke.

[@CichlidCharmer]

It is, my friend. Thanks 😍🥰

[@robbeevors3757]

I’ve just found your Chanel. This was an incredibly honest video. Well done. I lost a tank when I went away on holiday thinking it would be fine till I got home, it wasn’t.

[@CichlidCharmer]

That's horrible, Rob. Hopefully it didn't keep you from the hobby.

[@rantsandreviews]

Things happen in this hobby and fish die. It's a sad fact. People make mistakes, equipment fails, unforseen aggression, disease, etc... As long as we as fish keepers learn from these incidents and move forward as better aquarists having learned from tragedy it's all good. No fault exists here. You made a mistake that you will never repeat and you will be better for it. Nothing to be ashamed of at all. I have been in this hobby since the 70's (yes i'm old) and have had my share of issues here and there. We move forward stronger and more dedicated to the health and well being of our fish. I look forward to sharing the next steps in your fish keeping journey.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Man I appreciate that. All true. So you’ve been in the hobby a little longer than I have been. I started in the early 80s. Had no idea what I was doing and never even cycled a tank. Don’t know how fish lasted as long as they did back then. Poor guys.

[@workharddieproud]

My first aquarium ever was a 125g , several years ago and in it were my first fish that I ever had, those were cichlids. They were all priceless to me and I lost some along the way on my fish keeping journey. It’s definitely sad, because most of us do care about them. I had to sell my tank a couple years ago but now I’m getting back in to the hobby. Anyway, back then what I always did was, and this isn’t for everybody but I had several buckets that I would fill with replacement water. I always put Seachem Prime in those buckets and let them sit overnight or close to 24hrs and I also purchased cheap heaters and I put those in the buckets of water, to heat it close to the temperature in the tank. That method served me well and I’ve started doing that again. Like I said, thats not for everybody. Also, IF anybody ever says they’ve never lost any fish, they’re lying.

[@CichlidCharmer]

I appreciate your input and sympathy. Thank you!

[@thepoeticpainter8032]

Your videos are highly educational and entertaining. Please do not allow the detractors to stop your work. Plenty of new (and old) fishkeepers are greatful for learning from unfortunate mistakes.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thanks, and their words can hurt, but like I said, they won’t change my coarse. I appreciate you 🥰

[@reggie2803]

I lost a tank of Mbuna because of getting distracted with a work call and didn’t check the temperature of the water when refilling my tank. The water was over 90 degrees.

[@CichlidCharmer]

That’s hard. Sorry to hear that, but you are wonderful for sharing it with us all. 🥰

[@MatthewShiell]

Just by listening to you speak you can tell you love your fish like your family. Head up mate you’re an inspiration to many, including me all the way from Australia. Keep it up mate can’t wait to see the rebuild

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you! I would love to see Australia someday. Appreciate the love ❤️

[@stefanosahretis5075]

I’m saddened by your loss from recent events, but keep your head held high mate , you’re a fantastic fish keeper, keep up the good work and knowledge you put out on KZbin. It can happen to anyone 👊👊👊.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you so much!

[@jaki1979]

Watching someone cry about their fish dying, what does that tell you? It tells me this man is so caring and must be the most friendly person in the world. Respect ✊

[@CichlidCharmer]

❤️I never get this emotional. I don’t know what the heck is wrong with me - thank you so much!

[@shannonstephens5305]

I hate it that you got shamed. Obviously you care so much about the fish under your care. I applaud you for putting your mistake out there. I’m new to fishkeeping and your warning might just save me from this tragedy. So thank you. 🙏🏻

[@CichlidCharmer]

Oh only two shamed me and one of them came back after this video and apologized. It was a flood of heartfelt encouragement, which I very much needed. Thank you!

[@ThomasDiGiovanni-b8s]

From watching this video I know that in every inch of your heart you loved these fish and cared for them, more than anyone could understand. I'm sorry for you loss. I know its a bit late for my commenting. Just know that I really love your insight, knowledge, honesty, humour, and passion you show for the hobby every time your talk about it. As we recently discovering your channel has been very helpful in my progress in this great hobby so far. Wishing you the best of luck and only joy and happiness in the future. God bless you.

[@CichlidCharmer]

It's never too late for such a wonderful comment. Thank you so much for your compassion. I'm happy to hear you're in on this adventure, too! I'm back up and running, and if that's even possible, I'm into it more than ever before. Thanks again!

[@deedeewass3047]

Thank you for the update. So happy to see your not giving up! So many fish keepers do because it is so devastating and then comes the blaming or shaming of yourself. I think we are much more harder on ourselves in cases like this. We are all human and we all make mistakes. No true fish keeper ever wants to harm any fish on purpose! I have learned so much from your channel. Thank you for keeping up and sharing your passion for this hobby. We need you! We all really do learn from each other.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Aw thank you so much. That is so encouraging!! 🥰

[@nataliejones9706]

First of all I am sorry for your loss but I am so thankful that you posted this video. As a new hobbyist it shows that no one is perfect and it can happen to anyone. We have to pay attention no matter how long we have been keeping fish. Thanks

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thanks for the kind words. I've recovered and restocked, but it'll always be with me. The worst part was watching it all happen.

[@kendallg9533]

Thank you for sharing what happened. I'm a newer fish keeper, just coming up on a year and your candid video reminds me not to get in a hurry with water changes. I had no idea that forgetting dechlorinator could be so devastating so fast. You've shown so much integrity through this. I would be very sad to not see your amazing tanks any more or hear your advice. I also love your sense of humor 😊 ❤

[@CichlidCharmer]

Wow so you are just starting out - how fun! The chlorine usually wouldn’t have been as potent, but they had just dosed the city water so it was stronger than usual. If I had done smaller water changes, that would have decreased the impact as well. Thank you so much for saying those nice things about the channel, Kendall! They mean a lot to me 🥰🥰

[@vicecoldyt9763]

Just like you said it’s part of the process of learning how to take care of them and nobody is killing their pets on purpose! Your page is dope

[@CichlidCharmer]

🥰🥰🥰

[@LisaAnderson-ek4pl]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your babies. I just stumbled onto your channel and was almost in tears watching your tribute to the fish you lost. Especially Furc and Moby. I made the same mistake you made a few months ago. Luckily my tank wasn’t filled up almost all the way and I was able to catch it and save my fish so I know exactly how you feel and it can happen to anyone. You obviously take great care of your fish.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Oh thank you, Lisa 🥰. I’m sure glad you caught yours in time!!

[@jarodwoods3763]

I've been following your channel for a little while now. I'm sorry to hear about your fish. I had a similar issue not too long ago. I learned from it and tried to grow better as a fish keeper. Stay positive and keep doing what you're doing

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@fatfishdesignzllc]

keep your head up those haters cant even afford your set up, those hating on you have no idea what it takes to keep these fish healthy.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thanks. You are appreciated. Btw, I can’t afford this setup either 😂😂😂

[@SlimTim_dirty_aquatics]

Why did I subscribe to your channel? It’s your passion for fish keeping and sharing your experiences. Keep moving forward and stay Fired Up!!!

[@CichlidCharmer]

You are awesome for saying so - bless you!!

[@marciduckworth3905]

So sorry for your loss. We love our fish babies too.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you, and yes we do!

[@danieltoone9219]

Favorite new channel hands down. You have a great approach to the hobby and I love your honesty. I know it’s been a while but sorry for your loss.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you, Daniel -- for your encouragement and your sympathy

[@bbaerga518]

Thanks for sharing bro, I’m new to the hobby and between your channel, Cichlid bros and Kaveman Kev I have learned so much the last 6 months so thank you guys so much 🙏🏽

[@CichlidCharmer]

You’re welcome! Thank you for your encouragement!

[@LamontEverage]

I love watching your videos because it's teaching me about African cichlids it's difficult for me to keep up writing your Teaching down 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@CichlidCharmer]

Well thank you! Very appreciated

[@tazmex55]

I am proud of you sharing and growing from the experience. It hurts because you care. Look forward to participating in your fish journey

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you, Taz!

[@LamontEverage]

This is a learning curve 🙏🏾

[@makiarn777]

I’m so glad I found your channel. You are a wonderful human being and I love listening to you. I appreciate everything you’re doing on your channel to help us in the hobby. I’ve lost some fish recently in a large portion and I truly understand what you’re going through. No one that doesn’t keep fish understands the feelings you have when you loose fish. God bless you and forget what the ugly viewers say. Happy fish keeping.

[@CichlidCharmer]

So sad to hear you’ve been through this too. I’m glad you’re not letting it beat you! Thank you for the encouragement!!

[@WatsonsAquatics]

seeing you tear up absolutely makes my heart hurt, again I'm sorry for your losses. you got this though I believe in you whole heartedly. youre an amazing fish keeper hence why i always watch your videos. youre 100% going to grow from this. if we didnt make mistakes we wouldnt be the people we are today.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Very encouraging words, Dakota. Thanks for always watching my videos and being here for me when I was a bonehead

[@WatsonsAquatics]

@@CichlidCharmer thankyou for teaching us all a lot of what we know

[@ParrotKing-vu2nk]

Your videos and sincerity are awesome man. Very sorry for what happened, but it’s important to remember as fish keepers we are always trying our best and sometimes bad things happen even with the best intentions and most meticulous care. Don’t be too hard on yourself! Hang in there brother!

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you, brother!

[@KnKs64]

So sorry this happened with your tank, and I think Mobi was my favorite. I’m just now getting back into the Cichlid hobby after a 25 year hiatus, and KZbin and your channel have been a lot of help. My 75 is now up and running and I’ve treated with a bacteria starter, and are going to test weekly for a few weeks before adding fish. The reason I stopped 25 years ago was that we were on vacation and I was using an automatic feeder that worked great, however we lost power due to a spring storm for hours and the two hang on the back filters lost prime and when the power came back on they did not self prime and the tank went without filtration for a long while and all my fish were dead when we got home. Using a canister filter this go around and will add more filtration later if my water quality is not where it needs to be. Looking forward to seeing the new fish for your tank.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Aw thank you so much, and Moby was a good boy. Loved that guy. I have a new small blue moorii, and he’s cool, but Moby…! Sorry to hear about your terrible experience. Man that’s rough. I’m glad to hear you’re back at it though - you must be so excited 😆

[@juliusbarnacha9984]

Hey I always love your channel, ive had a huge disaster happened to my malawi show tank couple of winters ago ,my tank sprung a leak placed my boys in separate plastic container but lost most of them anyways as they were big.Really thought i was done with the hobby but realize i cant not have them in my life i guess what i want to say things happens sometimes without our control,keep your head up and grow from it...Wish u all the best..Shout out from Canada❤

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you for the support, my Canadian friend!

[@dadthings167]

Awesome to see you are back up and at it. Can't wait to see the old guys color back up and new guys coming in. A mistake is only stupid when you don't learn and grow from it or figure out the root cause... Be blessed and keep your head up brother.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you. Your encouragement is most welcome 🙏

[@triple-daquatic271]

Good for you, man. Takes a lot to read past the negative. I'm excited to see the next chapter of alcatraz. 😎👍🏻

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you and I am excited as well!

[@bmcc901]

I stumbled across your previous video and was absolutely gutted for you All genuine hobbyists can feel your pain We are all also human and mistakes happen. We can’t beat ourselves up too much about it as this hobby can do this to us at times when we least expect it. It’s just one of the nightmare scenarios we all dread could happen when keeping fish. I’m glad your love for the fish and the fish keeping hobby in general that gives you the strength to go forward All the best to you and yours and of course those wonderful fish for the future

[@CichlidCharmer]

Oh man, thank you! I am so happy to read this ♥️

[@HapiPETSWM]

I’m happy sharing my experience and giving you good energy helped you through. I was alone is my loss so it this makes me happy you were not 🐡🐠

[@CichlidCharmer]

KZbin is a blessing for connecting me to people like you 🥰

[@scotp6362]

So glad those guys and you recovered so well! Looking forward to seeing the new ones.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Oh thank you! Sad times, but also exciting times ahead!

[@Bill12_34]

Thank you for sharing it helps us grow. I too recently had a unfortunate die off in my 75 gallon peacock cichlids tank. I resetly had to do maintenance on one of my filters and I unknown to myself, some how pull the dugital heaters temp sensor out of the tank and it was hanging behind the tank. I woke up to half my peacocks dead. I quickly realized the water was actually over 90 some degrees. I unplugged the heater, removed the lids, and started adding some cold declorinated water every so often and also filled several water bottles with cold water. I had no idea if I was doing wrong or if I was bringing it down too fast, but somehow, the remaing half survived. I was devastated like you. I had all these peacocks since they were juveniles. I feel your pain. We all make mistakes

[@CichlidCharmer]

That is a heartbreaking story. I always talk about heater controllers, but if that probe gets dislodged and floats to the top, that could be a bad day. I’m glad you shared this. Thank you!

[@jeremymoore450]

Cichlid Charmer, Seeing you tear up made me smile and feel proud that you look at your fish as a pet and do care about them. Like I wrote in the previous video this happened to me and it was devastating and almost made me quit the hobby. I learned from it and did a whole bunch of research and then decided to redo the tank which sat empty and drained for a few months on what I wanted to do next. I feel so much better and in return I got some great CA cichlids living and thriving in my 98 gal. The only fish that survived my mistake was my green severum. Tough little guy back than lol. He is obviously bigger now. We adapt, we learn, we grow and it makes us better fish keepers. I am going to reiterate like other fish keepers have said. When we are doing maintenance and doing water changes we can’t be distracted because those are living creatures that can’t talk and we need to make sure we treat them right. Appreciate the honesty and the love of the hobby. ❤

[@CichlidCharmer]

Brother I appreciate you! It is so sad, and yeah that is the saddest part. Me sitting on the couch while they are suffering. Can’t get over that. But it won’t happen again. Glad you didn’t quit, Jeremy. And it’s good to see you back here 🥰

[@terrystropicalterritories28]

Good you keep ur head up, I recently lost a bunch of my African cichlids I had 2yrs. Love ur channel!!

[@CichlidCharmer]

How devastating. Thank you 🥰

[@pollylewis9611]

What a wonderful come back with this heartfelt video, not much I can say, I know hard to believe me not saying much, I'm grateful you were able to share this horrible experience as a teaching tool for the rest of us to learn by, I will be anxiously waiting for any and all of your up and coming videos, thanks again......Polly... oops I did have a lot to say!

[@CichlidCharmer]

You’re so funny, Polly 😂. Thanks for all your support!

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you 🙏

[@nickzinne7103]

glad you took some time. and are coming out better than ever! can’t wait to see the new guys!

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you so much!!

[@viralkings28]

Sorry for your loss 😢

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you.

[@sandradennis4242]

I’m so sorry this happened to you what a horrible night that would’ve been I had a night from hell like that once. I only lost one but I remember that horrible feeling. And your right so many people don’t understand your pain when you loose fish so you have to have a community of people who do understand. And you have to be kind to yourself

[@CichlidCharmer]

Those are some very comforting words - thank you so much 😊

[@brucecroft9262]

Good luck cichlid charmer can't wait to see what fish you get for Alcatraz looking forward to the next video and please get yourself some new fish right away it will definitely help in your healing process

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you and I will!!

[@johnnygiddo4617]

Keep your head up mate. Can't wait to see the new fish stock in Alcatraz.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Most appreciated 🥰

[@bharatnaidu4785]

You are awesome and we all love you!

[@CichlidCharmer]

Back at you and thank you! 🥰

[@brandongilhooly3545]

Mannn I can relate. Exact same think happened to me several years ago. Doing a water change on my 180 African tank, watching football and forgot to add dechlor. I have a hunch the city added more chlorine than usual because it happened really fast. I lost ~20 full grown peacocks and haps. It was an amazing tank and my pride and joy, I was devastated and felt horrible. I was about to move and never set that tank up again and finally sold it. Fast forward 7 years I now live in S. America and I saw the variety of amazing fish local caught here in Colombia. I just had to get back in. I bought a 75 and stocked with all S. Americans and never looked back. Lesson learned in an very unfortunate way but sooo glad I'm back in the hobby. Love your channel !

[@CichlidCharmer]

What a terrible experience, but a great comeback story. Thanks for sharing it!

[@WillsAquarist]

Really admire your attitude and dedication to your fish!

[@CichlidCharmer]

Hey thanks Will!

[@MakoyUnggoy]

Great news on your new acquisitions, it's always an exciting time waiting for new stock to arrive!...It will be interesting though as the new ones wont be half as big as your older stock (unless you've ordered large) so there will be a complete new hierarchy that has to establish itself...Anyway I just want to say good luck with everything and I can't wait to see another update video as I'm invested in this story now haha!

[@CichlidCharmer]

Good to see you back here! So these are mostly smaller, but I’ve found that if the my are small enough they won’t be seen as a threat, so the big guys leave them alone. Just have to make sure they aren’t snack size 😅

[@dennispeleg7843]

Glad you're doing better pal. I've had people ask me how much money also, and the same with me on how you think buddy. I never thought about the money,. I immediately reacted when it happened to me and was able to save 5 fish! Keep pushing forward my friend and let's get back at it!

[@CichlidCharmer]

Always appreciate your support, Dennis. Good job saving those 5!

[@dennispeleg7843]

@@CichlidCharmer you too pal!

[@FrankGiunto-ct6yt]

I feel for you. I lost my whole tank about 7 years ago, i left the hobby for that time. Thankfully after seeing your podcasts im back to owning African cichlids. Keep going .

[@CichlidCharmer]

Oh man, glad you’re back in it, Frank!

[@kendallg9533]

Omg, that must have been horrifying. Sorry for your loss too 😢

[@CichlidCharmer]

Very. Thank you!

[@ralpharroyo5680]

So happy you are keeping up the channel. I am learning so much from KZbin from all you great fish keepers it’s amazing you can find people like you that love to keep aquariums in their house. I picked up this hobby eight months ago. I lost some very dear family members in my life. I’m not gonna get into, but between that and 17 years of being deployed to Afghanistan Iraq, war fighter, losing family members it takes a toll on you almost makes you wanna give up. I picked up this hobby and I look at my fishes in the tank in my 75 gallon, and I’m at peace in my heart🙏🏼 When I first began this hobby, I lost a couple of fishes broke my heart, but I’m learning when I’m ready I will get my African cichlids🤙 please don’t be discouraged because I am learning from you. Thank you so much and God bless you.👍🇺🇸⚓️..🐸🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🤙🤙

[@kendallg9533]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@CichlidCharmer]

Wow what an impact those words would have on anyone! Thank you for saying them, and of course, thank you for your service protecting our country. If you feel down, I can definitely see how fish keeping could give you a much needed spark. I wish you the best and many fun fish and other kinds of adventures.

[@kilrkitty0818]

Amazing Video and you hit the nail on the headnwhen you spoke about feeling alone when something terrible happens in a tank. I'm so happy for the FishFam and their support and education to make us all better and not disheartened and wanting to give up. Is there a Dechlorinator that your friend recommended other others? I've always used API stress coat and have had no issues in 10 years I seen they also have Essentials which MD FishTanks uses. Glad you're moving forward, not too discouraged, and I know it will hurt for a while but ultimately you handled it like a real Pro thank you for being our Chiclid guru 🧘‍♂️🐠

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you for that! So he didn’t recommend any particular brand of dechlorinator, but I’m sure it’s all good. I know people use API,Seachem and doesn’t Fritz have one? I’m sure if it’s a good brand you’re fine. Oh and I am no guru. I know some, but you want a fish guru, look at Prime Time Aquatics. That guy knows more than anyone.

[@kilrkitty0818]

@@CichlidCharmer I do love watching Jason and Joanna They are fountains of fish knowledge 🎉

[@davidolsen3209]

I'm glad to see you're thinking positive and be able to bounce back. We have all been there. It is a learning curve. And I agree with you KZbin has been a big help in this field. With your channel and other channels. That's how we learn. When I started in the seventies We Didn't Have You Tube. We had to read the books on them. And what information you could get out of the pet store. Glad to see you back

[@CichlidCharmer]

Yes! Thank you!

[@brucecroft9262]

I just have one thing to say about this video I said a lot on your other video ,you are a great guy!

[@CichlidCharmer]

Just a crazy guy who likes crazy fish 😂. Thank you for the encouragement 🥰

[@TexMex713-we8by]

Love your channel thanks for your videos

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you so much!

[@cichlidman559]

Great video thank you for the update 😊

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you 🥰

[@victorharris7411]

I only use Prime once u put it in the water it removes whatever's in the water then.

[@kc2540]

Man that was a tough one... I know you just hate it man... Appreciate you moving forward from this.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you!!

[@elivoorhees7075]

Your outlook on just life in general is so inspiring! It makes me realize how on your reaction is everything. Sometimes I need to take a step back when anything in life happens and give myself a chance to process it before I react . You my friend are someone I strive to be ! Keep your head up !!

[@CichlidCharmer]

You are way too nice 😊. Thank you for the boost 🤘🤩

[@CichlidCharmer]

You are too kind! Thank you 🤩🤘

[@humpyhumpy1980]

I feel your pain it's terrible when accidents happen all you want is the best for your fish don't be too hard on yourself I've been keeping fish for 20 years now we all make mistakes ❤

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you! Just released a video with the new shipment of fish if you like to see them 🥰

[@FrankGiunto-ct6yt]

ALSO I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR TANKS. THEY ARE PERFECTION. GOOD LUCK WITH THE NEXT BATCH. PLEASE KEEP THE CHANNEL GOING THANKS. Have a blessed Thanksgiving

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you for the love - you too!

[@RobertoLopez-i4y]

Your speech was great

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you

[@jacksonfernando21]

I lost all my discus collection year ago, exactly the same time happen after a water change. I can understand 😢.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you for commiserating with me. Sad to hear about your guys. Did you keep going?

[@jacksonfernando21]

@@CichlidCharmer yes, but not with discus … now into tetra and saltwater aquarium

[@jamesmurphy167]

So sorry for your loss. Its always heartbreaking to lose one of our friends especially so many. Just curious were do you get your tanks and stands. I like them.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you! My stands were made locally.

[@dascudder]

Great video sir. Keep on keeping on.... some new fish will have a glorious happy home when they arrive. They just don't know it yet. BTW, I now have my Betta fish on my home office desk, and I am obsessed. He's a Metallic Dragon. Metallic grey/blue body with Red fins. His name is Deadpool :o)

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you! Lol, Paul. I was thinking of getting a betta awhile back, but decided to just buy and setup a tank for my wife. They have to be the prettiest freshwater fish alive actually. Those fins are incredible! Glad you’re enjoying it Paul.

[@shantellove7987]

@cichlidcharmer will you share you water change checklist with us? Thank you

[@CichlidCharmer]

I will in an upcoming video. It’s incredibly simple. Just has the basics in it. Thanks for asking! Prompting me to get going on that video.

[@derekmccord541]

Don’t be too hard on yourself. It was an honest mistake. Anyone that shamed you are the same people that feel bad about themselves. You are a great fish keeper who cares greatly about your fish. Keep it going!

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you sir! I’m glad you found the channel 🤩

[@mikezizis3725]

Thank you so much! Again thank you. Any honest human being has made dumb mistakes. Sometimes I feel like I'm foremost among them - having kept wet pets/ finny friends for over 40 years. I am a robust 75-year-old man, with almost extreme arthritis - and Feel a little terrible that I'm not able to do everything in my fish that would be love, and care. My heart goes out to you in every way. Please know that you're not alone. Okay here's my confession; though I've lost my dear pets through being a dumb ass, and now arthritis, nothing will keep me from providing the best home I can. One of my blessings is the pronunciation in Greek and Latin of their real names; Chalceus Macrolepidotus - etc. I know I haven't ended the war on intelligence, but I have given some people permission to love the musicality of the nomenclature and the euphonious sheer beauty of the Greek language! I will be in touch.

[@CichlidCharmer]

I appreciate your compassion and kind words. Thank you, and happy to hear you are thriving at 74 despite some complications out of your control. God bless you!

[@AnupamOO]

I know how it feels. Not in our hand sometimes. Keep going champ 💪

[@CichlidCharmer]

❤️🥰

[@shanecarroll6671]

Thank you for sharing this experience sir. Was it very mistake ? Absolutely.......but it was just that, a MISTAKE. I suffered through a very bad case of Columnaris about 3 years ago that resulted in the loss of 19 fish, some of which I had kept from fry to adults that were 5-6 years of age. It was rough, and I wanted to throw my hands up. But by watching videos much like this one you have here, it helped me push through and come back even stronger.

[@CichlidCharmer]

What a great story about overcoming adversity and sadness. Glad you kept at it!

[@okayyeah7329]

7 months ago I lost 32 mixed austrialn rainblow fish that I had been growing out for 2.5 years, and 4 synodontis petricola that were easily over 10 years old due to a similiar situation. I was devistated to come home after a weekend to see all fish floating up in my tank, not to mention the smell of dead fish. It still hurts. But I managed to stay strong, and got an even bigger tank and restocked with fish - albeit cheaper fish until I get my confidence back again. Stay strong my fish brother!

[@CichlidCharmer]

Oh man that is a terrible thing to come home to - sad to hear it! But I’m glad you didn’t give up. Neither will I. 🥰

[@victorharris7411]

Iv'e been dealing with fish for years and things happen but what i do now is just take my time when i'm doing anything with my tanks. I have Saltwater and Freshwater tanks

[@zaynkhan5453]

I love your video best of luck for your fishes ❤

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you!

[@nathanbays2755]

It's happened to me bc my power went out for a full 24 hours and I put the generator when I got home but it was too late the time I got back. 30 of my african cichlids died and I was just devastated that all these fish died bc the water was just dead for too long in an overstocked tank. So that got me thinking to get a natural gas generator that will instantly turn all the power back after it goes out. These were also cichlids that I bred and have had them for almost a year and were almost 4" long, made me feel terrible that I raised them since they were eggs/fry. And that was 2 weeks ago and was my only tragedy out of all my tanks and I've been keeping cichlids for 3 years now

[@CichlidCharmer]

Two weeks ago - so that one’s still fresh. That would be so hard since they were with you from their births. You are an awesome fish keeper, Nathan! I hope you’re still in it.

[@armandoking4657]

Dont listen to hateful comments were just envious creatures!!!just keep growing your channel and remember if it makes you happy it doesnt matter what others think.and i feel you on feeling alone with a big situation cause my tank ive had for 3 years got ick from a new fish i put in and i just cant believe i made such a dumb mistake

[@CichlidCharmer]

Yeah it really helps to have you guys with me. Sorry to hear about the ich incident. I know how you feel about making a dumb mistake for sure. Hey, did you see that one of the people that made the shaming comment apologized? It’s the top pinned comment. Pretty cool.

[@RosinBoii]

yea the hardest part about your fish dying is knowing its most likley your fault and you are 100% responsible for whatever happens in your tanks, so when they die during a water change it just hits you hard, your brain literally just repeats over and over "you killed them" 😭😭😭😪😪

[@aegirgunnarsson8126]

Im sorry for your loss things can happen we have very clean water in Iceland so we dont need to put some thing in our water but evryone can make mistake no one is 100% all the time i hope the best for you and keep on going ❤‍🩹👍Greetings from Iceland

[@CichlidCharmer]

Wow it is so good to hear from you in Iceland. Thank you!

[@earlherndon8906]

How do you feed your fish when you are away for a week or two on vacation?

[@CichlidCharmer]

What a great question! I will be going away for a week and my daughter will be watching them. She knows nothing about taking care of cichlids. So I will have each feeding for each tank in a separate zip lock bag, marked with the day it should be fed. I will also tell her that if she misses a day not to try to make up by feeding two bags on the next feeding. I will also call her or text to remind her to feed them. You could do that, or you could get an auto feeder, but I’ve never used one of those. I hope you have a great vacation 🤘

[@richiesfishroom5032]

Really sorry you had to go through this . I keep 19 tanks and to be honest mate " shit happens" and we move on .I had an accident and couldnt keep up with water changes as i coukdnt walk ..I lost over 70 Discus at the beginning and then another 25 .. heart breaking stuff for me ...shit happens .. jump back on the horse and get stronger ..screw the negative people , thats not your problem. Regards from Sydney Australia

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you! Sorry to hear about your loss. It’s all so sad. Hope you are doing okay. Australia - awesome 😎

[@kevondavis1966]

All fish keepers been here I have a written check list when servicing my tanks

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you, and so do I now 🥰

[@horacespencer3249]

A year ago, i was losing fish in one of my mixed African and American cichlids tank like two every day, I had to add coral in it, my PH was wrong

[@CichlidCharmer]

What a bummer! Good thing you figured it out!

[@JUSTIFIEDB]

I guess it really depends on the water your adding, I haven't always add de-chlorinator to my water with no apparent effect.

[@CichlidCharmer]

Yes it does. Might be a good idea just to treat it in case. Sometimes metals and other contaminants can also get in the water.

[@MTEDSZ]

Sorry but good video we all learn from our mistakes im in australia and just started 2 watch ur vids

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you, and super thanks for watching all the way from Australia!

[@pacotavares4293]

Just happened to me after my bristlenose plecos had fry and my tank crashed

[@CichlidCharmer]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I hope you’re doing okay 🥰🥰

[@HapiPETSWM]

In fact I would say that extended compassion through hard times, we honour the ones we have lost and if it helps the next one or group they are congratulated for that honour. In the end we are people as much we are capable of error but we are also capable of growing and nurturing that growth 🙏

[@CichlidCharmer]

True, true… thank you!

[@jc49fishniner4lif7]

I'm glad this issue is making you stronger bcuz is how it's supposed to be,,, there's a saying,,, what does kill you makes you stronger and believe you'll be way more 👀👀 watchful when ever you are going something around your tanks

[@CichlidCharmer]

Definitely! Thank you!

[@galejohnson8086]

We are all human. I think I will make a magic marker line across my tank, and erase it only after adding dechlorinator. Or think up some trick so I can’t forget

[@CichlidCharmer]

Good idea! I use a check list now.

[@gazathug876]

U can see the sadness and disappointment on his face damn you’ll recover

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you so much 😊

[@krunalmali6706]

Feeling so bad for you😢

[@CichlidCharmer]

🥰

[@andywrollo2915]

I realise i have been so lucky. It wasn't your intention, just bad luck. Please don't beat yourself up. The amount of times I've flooded the floor though being distracted. I swear a lot then. Can see you are gutted. Keep chin up. Good luck. Andy UK 👍

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you - and all the way from the UK 😳🤩

[@troiskitroy772]

All we can do is our best

[@CichlidCharmer]

True!

[@adriandiy673]

Why explain to negative people? We all know it is heart breaking because it is your perfect collection. and it becomes a part of your family. Don't give negative people the time of day. By the way, where did you buy the san for you 240 gallon tank. I love the look of it

[@CichlidCharmer]

I totally get that, but my channel is geared toward the viewers, and I think showing them how I’m dealing with comments like that - that they might hear themselves one day - will give them the confidence to carry on and not ditch the hobby. One of those negative comments was rescinded by the person who posted it after seeing this video, btw. Apologized profusely and even said they’re coming back for the restocking video! The stand was made locally using the plans for the frame from Joey, king of diy here on KZbin. Thank you!

[@raoulwilliams3817]

I keep 4 55 gallon barrels of water with airstones in them after my lost of 2 rare breeding groups due to water changes... Keep your head up It happens

[@CichlidCharmer]

Thank you!

[@TheVomusic]

It's time to move on with the Central American cichlids as you planned. Good luck

[@CichlidCharmer]

Still want to do both!

[@Machinemurat]

kalbin çok temiz yanındayız

[@CichlidCharmer]

Many thanks 🥰