2fawngreys Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 (edited) Some time in the wee hours last night, our beta fish, Roger Elizabeth DeBris jumped out of his tank. I found him on the counter this morning, and we sent him off to glory. We got him in June 2006 for my son's 5th birthday. He was red and active, and my son wanted to name him John. But at the time he named everything John, and I was getting confused. After suggesting him come up with something else, my 5 year old pronounced him "Roger Elizabeth Debris. From the Producers!" A theater geek at 5! I had goldfish growing up, but Roger was my first beta. I was amazed at how much personality he had, and will miss his presence in the kitchen. We almost lost him last winter, but I eventually realized his tank was getting too cold at night, and with the addition of a heater he was soon happy and healthy again. He has NEVER jumped out of his tank before in the 1.5 years we had him, so it was very unexpected. We will be getting another beta within a few days, but I think we will replace the tank as well, and get one that comes with a lid! I wonder what Jacob will name this one - I'm pulling for Igor. (Yes, we are seeing Young Frankenstein on Broadway this weekend - so it seems appropriate!) RIP Roger - you will be missed. Edited November 6, 2007 by 2fawngreys Quote Karen with Tessye (galgo b 2017), Fidel (galgo b c2012), and bridge kids Dublin (J's Texmex 1996-12/31/01), Daisy (Assurance 8/8/95-9/26/07), Bubba (Kelsos Irony b 5/99-8/19/10), and Mabel (Googly Spin 1/06-11/19) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Becki Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I am sorry for your loss. It is easy to get attached to the little ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest hannahmom Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 The small ones can leave big gaps behind. I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I had one do that...very traumatic. I'm very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 :grouphug :grouphug I think Igor is a very nice name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Comfort and hugs to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 i'm so sorry Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Swim with the angel fishys Roger . . . .I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leah Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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