Well, sad to say...last night I took off my lid to clean it thoroughly and forgot to put it back on before going to bed. This morning I went to feed em before work and couldn't find my Red. Found her behind the stand, stiff and dry, clouded eyes...and dead. Tried putting her in tank water, hoping beyond hope she might revive as I've heard of O's surviving for hours like that on occasion. No luck though. She must have been dead for quite a while.

Very sad today since it was forgetfulness on my part that caused it, and it's horrible to think I caused her to suffer like that. Now I know my tiger doesn't really 'feel' like we do but I swear he's acting strange. He never really moved plants too much and he's always eaten voraciously and actively. Today he's moved the plants around about 5 times and he's barely interested in the food, and kind of sluggish. I wonder about how much/any awareness he has. Tank is fine, so it's not a water/tank issue.

I had her the longest so I was pretty attached to her and she was growing fast.

oh no! I'm so sorry:( don't be too hard on yourself - think of the good life you gave her; and thanks for sharing - it's a good reminder for us all to keep that lid on

Don't beat yourself up over it, as it could happen to anyone.
Sorry for your loss.

Too bad...
But i can honestly say, it happens to the best.

And i'm 100% sure that the other fish knows something is off.
My O acted strange for a long time after I accidently killed its tankmate.
But he came over it and so did i.
Chin up!
Are you thinking of getting a new mate for your other one?

So sorry for your loss It could and has happened to the best of us so don't beat yourself up.

So sorry Hun. I hope you are both ok soon!

dont be to hard on ya self mate keep ya chin up and keep smiling

not the first time and won't be last either. its a common mistake.

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I dunno. He's about 7 inches now so it might be a tad difficult to buy another around the same size. I would be hesitant to put any significantly smaller fish in there at this point. I suppose I could grow one in the smaller tank for a while.

Right now it's just him and the plec...but the plec isn't much company I would suspect...lol.

sorry to hear that dude, like every1 says its a commmon mistake and happens alot,

if there is any good to come out of this horrible situation at all then atleast u know ull always trible check yr tank before bed everyday, thus cutting down chances of anything liek this happenin again

Im sorry for your loss, unfortunately these things happen. You gave him a good life!!!!, better than some oscars get