Heartbroken About my Midas Blenny

[losaeyang]

I got a midas blenny last week and it quickly became my favorite fish. Since the fish was quarantine at the LFS, I drip acclimated and got it into the display. The fish was very active and ate alot. I even noticed it coloring back to normal after the second day. I didn't notice anything until this morning when it didn't jump out to eat. I found it breathing heavy on the sandbed and turned transparent brown with cloudy eyes. It was too late for me to do anything and I watched it pass. I've no idea how it was fine one day and gone the next. I justed wanted to post something as I did not think losing a fish would sadden me this much.

Note: I have a yellow coris and two clowns in the tank for the last 6 months and no issues with them.

 

[littlefoxx]

I got a midas blenny last week and it quickly became my favorite fish. Since the fish was quarantine at the LFS, I drip acclimated and got it into the display. The fish was very active and ate alot. I even noticed it coloring back to normal after the second day. I didn't notice anything until this morning when it didn't jump out to eat. I found it breathing heavy on the sandbed and turned transparent brown with cloudy eyes. It was too late for me to do anything and I watched it pass. I've no idea how it was fine one day and gone the next. I justed wanted to post something as I did not think losing a fish would sadden me this much.

Note: I have a yellow coris and two clowns in the tank for the last 6 months and no issues with them.

Yeah fish deaths hit hard. For me at least. Sorry about the midas :(

 

[fishywishy]

Sounds like it got velvet or flukes

 

[RedReefer]

I feel ya! I had my Midas for 4 years. One of my favorites!

 

[littlefoxx]

I feel ya! I had my Midas for 4 years. One of my favorites!

I loved mine! Then Ivar my jeweled eel ate him one day. Been in almost a year no issues. Dang eels lol

 

[Gobiwan and Shrimpikin]

Sounds like it got velvet or flukes

What are those?

 

[edsbeaker]

So sorry for the loss of your Midas. A lot of fish are just fish, but a Midas Blenny is more like a pet to many of us. There is just something special about them!

 

[Should I]

midas blenny was the 1st ever salt water fish i bought

 

[vlangel]

I have had a few Midas blennies and they truly are special. I am very sorry for your loss. It's not always apparent why a new fish dies. I hold my breath for 2 weeks after I get new fish before I breathe easier.