Your creatures do not commit suicide - Page 3

d2mini · 12/11/2014, 10:25 AM

Paul, how many times has your wife warned you about dipping your cucumber in your tank?!

Nina51 · 12/11/2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiberione

I think there should be a "don't pick up hitchhikers" sign on the road in.

we did put up a sign once but it didn't work. i think it's 'cause we used a white crayon.

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Paul, how many times has your wife warned you about dipping your cucumber in your tank?!

DaveRaz · 12/11/2014, 11:29 AM

There is a Simple solution to marine animal suicidal tendencies...... CUC intervention. For some reason when snails talk, everybody listens.

KafudaFish · 12/11/2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nina51

and you call yourself a doctor?

this is done almost every day in the lounge.

bonjour

What is worse is when it is a murder-suicide situation like all the lionfish off the US coast and the yoga isn't working for them.

D-Rod · 12/11/2014, 12:00 PM

My sixline committed suicide last night!

Tiberione · 12/11/2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Rod

My sixline committed suicide last night!

Did you not see the indications before!?!?!

AirForceAquariu · 12/11/2014, 12:13 PM

Nina... Will I be one of the 4 to survive?

Also fun (actually pretty depressing) fact: Penguins commit suicide. They will randomly just walk across the Antarctic shelf inland with no destination. Very strange. They just seem to stop eating and then wander off. Makes you wonder about a lot of things to do with both human and animal nature.

MRCYCS805 · 12/11/2014, 12:21 PM

I had a maroon clown about 7yrs ago that really did commit suicide he loved head butting all rocks sround his nem i couldnt place any new corals no where near him or he would knock them all to the floor he would head but the rocks around the gba all day long lol one day i came home from work and noticed the rocks on the left shifted a little then upon inspection i saw his tail sticking out between the 2 rocks that moved he was crushed r.i.p evil maroon

albano · 12/11/2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MRCYCS805

I had a maroon clown about 7yrs ago that really did commit suicide he loved head butting all rocks sround his nem i couldnt place any new corals no where near him or he would knock them all to the floor he would head but the rocks around the gba all day long lol one day i came home from work and noticed the rocks on the left shifted a little then upon inspection i saw his tail sticking out between the 2 rocks that moved he was crushed r.i.p evil maroon

Accident, not suicide...

MRCYCS805 · 12/11/2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by albano

Accident, not suicide...

Word .... Self inflicted Head on collision resulting in a avalanche lol

hkgar · 12/11/2014, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tradewinds

I get what the OP is saying. How many power heads do fish encounter in the ocean?

In the ocean they call them propellers

renato120 · 12/11/2014, 02:41 PM

Lmao on all the comments. Im so lucky that I never lost a fish do it to a suicidal act.

hogfanreefer · 12/11/2014, 04:26 PM

I have to confess....I'm guilty of manslaughter...er...uh...fishslaughter.

About a year ago I had the tight fitting 1/4" jump preventing cover off of my tank to feed and do some maintenance when my Yellow Fin Flasher Wrasse jumped out of the tank and down the sleve of my t-shirt. He got stuck somewhere between my chest and waist but fell out when I pulled my shirt up to look for him. Unfortunately, I then stepped on him while trying to find him on the floor. My wife witnessed this and is an accessory to fishslaughter.

At least his demise was instantaneous and not drawn out.

chartwell · 12/11/2014, 04:34 PM

Do you think that cucumber would eventually turn into a pickle?

Indymann99 · 12/11/2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyetman

Be careful with those radioactive sea cucumbers they "Nuke" tanks!

The UN is coming after all the corals... all that chemical warfare they use..

skey44 · 12/12/2014, 01:38 AM

My dog ate my golden rhomboid... guess he was shooting for freedom. At least she recycled.

skey44 · 12/12/2014, 01:40 AM

what about my sushi eating carpet anemone in my 30 gallon? I haven't seen many of my fish lately.

skey44 · 12/12/2014, 01:58 AM

How a friend, or you the reef keeper, can prevent fish suicide. This is known by many different names including: carpet surfing, taking the magic toilet ride, getting eaten by something in the tank, VorTech shred, Free Willy, Harry Caray, and my personal favorite DOG SUSHI.

Here are the proven preventive measures

1. Ask the fish if they have a plan and how it makes them "feel"
2. Sit with them and provide for safety a minimum of twenty-four hours. This excuses you from any work or kid duty
3. if they start to get happier watch out! This is when they do it... the happiness is a result of finally deciding to go through with the plan. Cover all of the power-heads, and apply the tight fitting lid. Find that foamy thing you threw away when you got your VorTech
4. If it gets really bad and they keep bashing their head into the lid, provide for solitary confinement. Apply the padded specimen containers and tiny little straightjackets.
5. Once they are no longer experiencing suicidal ideation have them sign a suicide-watch contract. When they are determined "able to interact" with the population again, let them. Continue to monitor for safety on an hourly basis

skey44 · 12/12/2014, 02:11 AM

Faces like this... I call it "grumpy clown" or "chromis always poop and i think it's food" are always to be further assessed.

I posted this earlier and I must credit "grumpy clown" to mcgyvr another user on this forum.

Nina51 · 12/12/2014, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AirForceAquariu

Nina... Will I be one of the 4 to survive?

the jury is still out. i haven't seen you in the lounge recently. you gotta try harder.

FranktheTankTx · 12/12/2014, 09:05 AM

5 minutes I will never get back

KafudaFish · 12/12/2014, 09:17 AM

I had a tail spot blend commit suicide when it cut its head off in the impeller.

Sure the 12 blend burrows were perfect but they weren't enough apparently. .

slief · 12/12/2014, 09:40 AM

Doctorwhore,
I gotta hand it to you!! Great thread! LOL!!

ghostman · 12/12/2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by slief

Doctorwhore,
I gotta hand it to you!! Great thread! LOL!!

I've had quite a few laughs from this thread. Reefers have a great sense of humor. Unfortunately, I'm guessing the OP was serious and probably doesn't enjoy the lighthearted nature of the thread. I am though!!!!!

pinnatus · 12/12/2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ghostman

I've had quite a few laughs from this thread. Reefers have a great sense of humor. Unfortunately, I'm guessing the OP and Frankthetanktx was serious and probably doesn't enjoy the lighthearted nature of the thread. I am though!!!!!

ftfy

12/11/2014, 10:25 AM	#51
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12/11/2014, 12:00 PM	#55
D-Rod Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Paso Robles, Ca Posts: 1,020	My sixline committed suicide last night! __________________ The Vino Man - I Trade With Wine...Just Ask! Current Tank Info: Small Tank, Lights, Fish; Tangs a whole bunch, 4 False Perculas, 6 rose anemones Mixed Reef.

12/11/2014, 12:13 PM	#57
AirForceAquariu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Boston (Newton) Posts: 358	Nina... Will I be one of the 4 to survive? Also fun (actually pretty depressing) fact: Penguins commit suicide. They will randomly just walk across the Antarctic shelf inland with no destination. Very strange. They just seem to stop eating and then wander off. Makes you wonder about a lot of things to do with both human and animal nature. __________________ Mike 70 gal w/ 15 gal sump. 1 flame wrasse, 2 a. occelaris, 1 Bangaii Cardinal, 1 midas blenny, assorted CUC, 1 brittle star. Current Tank Info: 70g 20g sump. 1 Flame Wrasse, 2 A. Occelaris, 1 Bangaii Cardinals, 1 Midas Blenny

12/11/2014, 02:41 PM	#62
renato120 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 509	Lmao on all the comments. Im so lucky that I never lost a fish do it to a suicidal act. __________________ 60g cube in progress..... - Eshopps PSK 150 Skimmer - DIY 15g Sump - Mag 9 return pump - ATI Dimmable 6x24w - Jebao 1 WP25 - 2 RW4 - GFO/Carbon reactors - BRS Doser - JBJ ATO - 20g long refugium Current Tank Info: 60g cube

12/11/2014, 04:26 PM	#63
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	I have to confess....I'm guilty of manslaughter...er...uh...fishslaughter. About a year ago I had the tight fitting 1/4" jump preventing cover off of my tank to feed and do some maintenance when my Yellow Fin Flasher Wrasse jumped out of the tank and down the sleve of my t-shirt. He got stuck somewhere between my chest and waist but fell out when I pulled my shirt up to look for him. Unfortunately, I then stepped on him while trying to find him on the floor. My wife witnessed this and is an accessory to fishslaughter. At least his demise was instantaneous and not drawn out. __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

12/11/2014, 11:29 AM	#53
DaveRaz Reef Rookie Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Memphis Posts: 625	There is a Simple solution to marine animal suicidal tendencies...... CUC intervention. For some reason when snails talk, everybody listens.

12/11/2014, 12:21 PM	#58
MRCYCS805 Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ATASCADERO Posts: 185	I had a maroon clown about 7yrs ago that really did commit suicide he loved head butting all rocks sround his nem i couldnt place any new corals no where near him or he would knock them all to the floor he would head but the rocks around the gba all day long lol one day i came home from work and noticed the rocks on the left shifted a little then upon inspection i saw his tail sticking out between the 2 rocks that moved he was crushed r.i.p evil maroon

12/11/2014, 04:34 PM	#64
chartwell Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 237	Do you think that cucumber would eventually turn into a pickle?

12/12/2014, 01:38 AM	#66
skey44 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 929	My dog ate my golden rhomboid... guess he was shooting for freedom. At least she recycled.

12/12/2014, 01:40 AM	#67
skey44 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 929	what about my sushi eating carpet anemone in my 30 gallon? I haven't seen many of my fish lately.

12/12/2014, 01:58 AM	#68
skey44 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 929	Fish Psych 101 How a friend, or you the reef keeper, can prevent fish suicide. This is known by many different names including: carpet surfing, taking the magic toilet ride, getting eaten by something in the tank, VorTech shred, Free Willy, Harry Caray, and my personal favorite DOG SUSHI. Here are the proven preventive measures 1. Ask the fish if they have a plan and how it makes them "feel" 2. Sit with them and provide for safety a minimum of twenty-four hours. This excuses you from any work or kid duty 3. if they start to get happier watch out! This is when they do it... the happiness is a result of finally deciding to go through with the plan. Cover all of the power-heads, and apply the tight fitting lid. Find that foamy thing you threw away when you got your VorTech 4. If it gets really bad and they keep bashing their head into the lid, provide for solitary confinement. Apply the padded specimen containers and tiny little straightjackets. 5. Once they are no longer experiencing suicidal ideation have them sign a suicide-watch contract. When they are determined "able to interact" with the population again, let them. Continue to monitor for safety on an hourly basis Last edited by skey44; 12/12/2014 at 02:07 AM.

12/12/2014, 02:11 AM	#69
skey44 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 929	Faces like this... I call it "grumpy clown" or "chromis always poop and i think it's food" are always to be further assessed. I posted this earlier and I must credit "grumpy clown" to mcgyvr another user on this forum.

12/12/2014, 09:05 AM	#71
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	5 minutes I will never get back __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

12/12/2014, 09:17 AM	#72
KafudaFish Cyprinius carpio Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,496	I had a tail spot blend commit suicide when it cut its head off in the impeller. Sure the 12 blend burrows were perfect but they weren't enough apparently. .

12/12/2014, 09:40 AM	#73
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	Doctorwhore, I gotta hand it to you!! Great thread! LOL!! __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476