RIP Stretch :(

[severum mama]

I found my farlowella, Stretch, dead at the bottom of my 29 gallon last night. Let us all observe a moment of silence for Stretch, may he find lots of plants to chew up in the big tank in the sky.

Seriously though, I'll miss Stretch, he was one of my favorite fish. Really cool looking, too, and super laid-back. There aren't many species that are so lazy that you can just bare-hand grab them when you need to move the tank. I had him for about 3 years, and he reached a robust 7 inches or so.

RIP, Stretch, you will be missed.

 

[WaterPond]

Aww, stretch was a very cool looking fella'

I lost my farowella after only a couple of months of having him. They are awsome fish

My condolences.

 

[rich311k]

I am sorry for your loss. May he find all the algae he wants in the big tank in the sky.

 

[JustOneMore20]

*observes a moment of silence for Stretch*

I'm sorry about your loss! He's a cool looking guy. I have never kept one, but have always been fascinated by their shape.

 

[LandGhoti]

I'm sorry for your loss.

May the plants rise up to meet you, Stretch.

 

[severum mama]

Aw, thanks guys.

May he find all the algae he wants in the big tank in the sky.

I hope so, but in all honesty he seemed to enjoy eating plants rather than algae, lol. You can see holes in the plants in the 3rd pic down.... but I liked him so much I didn't care. Hopefully he will find only the most delectable plants in that big tank in the sky. The dude deserves some variety after all this time.

 

[An t-iasg]

I'm sorry to hear about Stretch. He looked like a cool fish!

 

[Jchillin]

Stretch was definitely an appropriate name for him. I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[severum mama]

Thanks, you guys are always so supportive. I really appreciate it.

I'm sad about it, but I know I gave him a good life. He was about 5 inches when I bought him, and grew to over 7 in my care, even through a move. That's the max adult size, as far as I know, so I am telling myself that at least, you know?

I really miss him already, I may have to get another sometime.

And for anyone thinking about keeping this species, I would highly recommend it. If you can deal with some holes in your plants here and there, then go for it! They never hide, and can usually be seen hanging out on the front glass in plain view. They are super peaceful, and will never pay any attention to any other fish. They are not as easy to keep as many plecos, though, so it is best to add them to an established tank. Mine was up for about a year before I added Stretch.

 

[Zagz]

He was gorgeous. I am so sorry for your loss. I can tell you loved him and care very well for him. He was very impressive looking.

 

[courtnee]

Im sorry Hardest part of this hobby.