Big loss - sad day

[andestang]

Very sad to hear Ruth , I can relate to your wanting to give up. Just awhile ago I lost just about everything, some fish I've had for several years and all my corals. needless to say the $$$$ that was spent and the guilt from feeling responsible. But after some encouragement from fellow reefers and that little voice in the back of my mind I continued on. So after somemore $$$$ and growing new attachments to some new fish/coral I'm really glad I continued on. So keep your chin up and listen to your fellow reefers Lots of support here. (still waiting to get my corals shipped )

[christyf5]

Aww Ruth, I'm so sorry to hear this. Give it awhile, eventually you'll feel like continuing on.

[Willito]

That is the most frustrating thing that can happen and the only thing that seems to make sense, usually makes you more angry. It's going to be very hard to get over, but you will, and soon it will make you a better reefer....even though you are way down there right now. Hang in there Ruth!

[andsoitgoes]

You've been far too important on this board to give up, a lot of us new reefers are blessed to have your advice and honest words and feedback.

Please don't give up, 100 reefers can't be wrong, you're needed here!

[AndyL]

Sorry about the electrical woes ruth. Pretty crummy when stuff like this happens.

When you're ready, let us know - I'd be happy to put together a care package.

[fortheloveofcrabs]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

-Pauli

[Snappy]

Wow Ruth that stinks! I know how tough this hobby can be sometimes but worthwhile things in life are seldom easy. Things that bring you joy and feelings of reward can on the other hand bring frustration and dispair. It's opposition in our lives that help us grow, it just doesn't usually seem fair, especially at the time. Please take to heart what your fellow reefers are telling you because you bowing out of the hobby now is what would really suck. Hang in there, there are a ton of rewarding days ahead for you in the hobby. Please stick with it.

[dirtyreefer]

Ruth, I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. That conspic was a beauty, I saw it at JL's before you bought it. I know it's a sickening feeling when your "pets" die, I know that feeling as I have dealt with ich a few times in the past.

I hope you stick with the hobby though, if there's anything you need let me know.

[EmilyB]

Hugs Ruth. I totally understand.

[Beverly]

On two separate occasions over the years, I've had tank crashes and my largest and favourite fish died The feeling of loss over simple fish is overwhelming. Only other reefers know how that feels.

Give yourself a few days to get over the shock of this terrible loss. I'm hoping you will find the desire to work with your tank again soon. After all, it's hard to get salt out of one's blood once it's there.

My deepest sympathies, Ruth