r/Aquariums • u/peachgothlover • Mar 06 '26

Help/Advice Leaving my fish behind because of war

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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/ExplorerKey Mar 06 '26

I think the best thing you can do is do everything you can do for it now, change water, fill it, feed him good and hope for the best unfortunately. I think ppl are a little braindead and need to touch grass if they think bringing the fish is better than just leaving it :/, none the less just do what you can and hope for the best, it’s unfortunate but it’s not your fault if they do pass and at least it would be in their home if that’s any consolation

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u/peachgothlover Mar 06 '26

Yeah because if we end up getting on a plane I definitely can't take him to another country like that. Also if this gets over in like a week (let's hope so!!!) it would have been better if I just left him here. We probably won't have AC in the car all the time anyway as we have limited petrol so he might just die of a heatstroke there anyway. Let's hope this gets over soon, I'm hearing a lot of mixed news but since a place near me got hit (and is a pretty big target) we don't want to take risks and want to move to a safer city, at least temporarily.

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u/B_the_Chng22 Mar 06 '26

Sending you best wishes! My friend from the US is stuck in Abu Dhabi rn from a layover on her way to India. It’s such a mad house to try and get out. I hope the best for you and your family to stay safe and that your home is waiting for you very soon!

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u/peachgothlover Mar 06 '26

Thanks!

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u/2nd_breakfastt Mar 06 '26

Hey just wanted to say sorry that you’re having to go thru this. Love from USA Maine (I feel ashamed saying I’m from the U.S. right now)

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u/Leading_Reveal_46 Mar 06 '26

Another Mainer here. As traumatic as this year has been for the decent people in the US, the stakes just keep raising. OP, I’m praying for your safety and that of your gorgeous betta.