Fish Folk Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 It’s been one of the greatest honors in my hobby to help set up tanks for others. This is especially the case with our local Hospital Cancer Center. They’ve got a 120 gallon aquarium in their waiting room. I was able to donate all plants from our home tanks, and partner with an LFS to donate fish. Today, I’m catching 12x young Electric Blue Acaras to add. It’s hilarious how hard they are to catch. There’s 200+ in this Growout tank, but they’re very evasive… Eventually I caught 12x, and set them in a net breeder until bagging + delivery time… I’ll be updating this post over the next three hours with more details. My Mom was a cancer survivor, though she passed away a few weeks back. I know the battle with cancer is very hard, and want to express my heartfelt care for anyone in the fight. 14 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Here’s the E-blues ready to hit the road… Edited September 28, 2021 by Fish Folk 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atitagain Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Sorry for your loss, this is such a wonderful way to give. Along with this and what you do on this forum, always trying to help and giving meaningful and well thought out responses. That is a true testament of what nerms should strive to be. Thank you. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Added! As Cory has said before, nurses make excellent fish keepers. 6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amr427 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 What a lovely gesture! I am sure those fish will provide a sweet distraction to those in that waiting room❤️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 That's a very good thing you are doing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameCzar Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Very sorry to hear about your loss. This is a beautiful gesture and memorial. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Zenzo Posted September 28, 2021 Administrators Share Posted September 28, 2021 @Fish Folk I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. My condolences. What you are doing is wonderful, and I can only imagine how fulfilling it is for you. Thank you for sharing this story with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 @Fish Folk I’m so very sorry for your loss. I’d like to be able to tell you the pain goes away, but it really doesn’t. It does gradually get a bit less intense. What did eventually happen for me, is that I’m more to focus on good memories, even though they still sometimes make me cry. If you need or want to talk, reach out. What a beautiful thing you’re doing! The tank looks fantastic! I’m so happy to see you doing this for others! It will help bring a measure of peace into their lives and serve as a welcome distraction from worry. Keep up the good work and thank you for caring enough to try to make other’s lives a little bit better. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 8:00 AM, Fish Folk said: My Mom was a cancer survivor, though she passed away a few weeks back. I know the battle with cancer is very hard, and want to express my heartfelt care for anyone in the fight. Thank you. Cancer is no longer the taboo it was when my mom died almost 40 years ago, however it is still very isolating. I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, and what a beautiful way to honor her life. May her memory always bring you joy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 My mother and my Sister have cancer. Last Thursday I went in for some "TESTS". I will get the results in a couple weeks. Until then its a waiting game with nothing but constant dread and stress. My fish and my Family (you all included) keep me in decent spirits! Thank you @Fish Folk for everything you are doing to help others. God Bless you and your Family....which is blessing everybody here because we are all family! 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Excellence right there. My kids have been inpatient a ton, so I've spent a lot of time with hospital fish. It really helps. Thank you! So sorry about your mom. ❤️ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 7:56 PM, Odd Duck said: @Fish Folk I’m so very sorry for your loss. I’d like to be able to tell you the pain goes away, but it really doesn’t. It does gradually get a bit less intense. What did eventually happen for me, is that I’m more to focus on good memories, even though they still sometimes make me cry. I recently heard something like, "Eventually, their memory will bring a smile to your mouth before it brings a tear to your eye." I've gotten there with some losses, but not yet with others. It just seemed worth mentioning. I guess nobody has perfect words on the topic. 😞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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