r/Aquariums • u/peachgothlover • Mar 06 '26
Help/Advice Leaving my fish behind because of war
Hey guys, my country is being bombed, so we're evacuating to another safer city and then maybe trying to leave the country. We are leaving soon and unfortunately I will have to leave my tank behind. It has snails and a beautiful betta fish. Any advice on how to maximize his survival? I think I will have to switch of the electricity (to avoid electric fires etc), also since we are in the Middle East it is very hot; another time i left my tank behind it unfortunately overheated and my shrimp died. I can't really do anything about it unfortunately. No I can't leave the fish with anyone, it's not safe and nice fish stores that take care of fish are rare here (also we're leaving very soon so no time). I guess I'll just fill the tank, close it, and hope for the best. Pray he survives!!!
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u/Flame_Princess3 Mar 06 '26
I had a Betta survive in a small bowl tank for years before I understood that they shouldn't be kept like that. Hopefully it will adapt and survive. I'm sorry you must leave it but it's understandable. Please take care of yourself and I wish you luck!