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“They Swim And Die”: Aunt Refuses To Apologize For Ending Fish’s Life, Screams When Karma Hits
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“They Swim And Die”: Aunt Refuses To Apologize For Ending Fish’s Life, Screams When Karma Hits

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As my landlord said when my partner and I asked if we could get a cat, home just doesn’t feel like home when there’s not a little animal running around. Whether it’s a dog, a bunny, a lizard or a fish, coming home to a creature who you have to take care of can make life feel so much more special.

That’s why one person was thrilled to welcome a betta fish into their home. But when they realized that their aunt had taken it upon herself to sabotage the fish’s tank, they decided it was time to get revenge. Below, you’ll find the full story that this fish owner recently posted on Reddit, as well as a conversation with them and some of the replies invested readers shared.

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This person was devastated to come home and find that their aunt had removed their fish from its proper tank

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So they decided to teach her a lesson by destroying something that she loved

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Readers shared mixed opinions on the situation, as well as suggestions for what to do next

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Later, the fish owner shared an update detailing how their aunt responded to the revenge

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Freshwater fish are the third most popular pets in the United States

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To learn more about this specific situation, we reached out to the Reddit user who shared this story, Bendy4848, who was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda. When asked what inspired them to tell this story, they shared, “I wanted people to know what happened/give me advice on it.”

But unfortunately, their aunt has never apologized for killing the beloved fish, and the OP’s uncle has “been awfully quiet about this.” We also wanted to know if Bendy4848 has always had such a tumultuous relationship with their aunt. “It hasn’t always been rough,” they shared. “There were some times when we got along.”

The OP also noted that they have plans to get another fish, but not for at least another 6 weeks, so they have time to get everything set up. Finally, we asked how they felt about the replies to their post. “I feel like I received some genuine advice,” they shared. “I enjoyed reading through them (even the negative ones).”

While many people choose to have dogs and cats as pets because they’re cuddly, friendly and more emotional than fish, reptiles and birds, they are certainly a lot of work. I have personally only had dogs and cats in my lifetime, but I can say without a doubt that dogs are high maintenance. They require multiple walks a day, lots of trips outside to go potty, and they can’t be left alone for more than a few hours. But even my cat demands a lot of my attention because he loves being around people, always wants to play fetch and has quite the large appetite!   

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So if you’re looking for a low maintenance pet that will still provide you with a bit of entertainment and companionship, a fish might be the perfect solution. According to Forbes, freshwater fish are the third most popular pets in the United States, after dogs and cats. Over 11.1 million households are homes to fish, and among the most popular types of fish to own are guppies, bettas, neon tetras, goldfish and more.

These fish are some of the most accessible breeds when it comes to costs and how easy they are to take care of. As long as you have a proper tank, appropriate food and keep the tank clean and in tip top shape, you should have no problems keeping these little fishy friends swimming around for a few years. A betta fish, in particular, has a lifespan of between two to three years.

Betta fish are a beloved breed due to their beautiful appearance

The person who shared this story noted that their beloved fish was a betta, also known as a Siamese Fighting Fish. These are a popular breed to own because of their beautiful appearance and the fact that they can be kept alone. But even though they should be easy to care for, it’s still important for any pet owner to do their research before welcoming a new fish into their home.

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BeChewy notes on their site that, when it comes to keeping bettas happy and healthy, owners will need to have a large tank, with a minimum of 5 gallons of water. The fish are small, but they need space to roam around and will be much happier in large tanks. As for decor in the tank, owners should be careful to avoid anything sharp that might be able to snag or tear the fish’s fins, as well as anything that can rust or leave chips of paint floating in the tank.

Because bettas are native to Thailand, they require warm water between 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit (or 24-26 degrees Celsius). This means tanks will require a heater, as well as equipment to ensure the water has a neutral pH level. Owners should have test strips and materials on hand at all times to track the pH level, the nitrite and nitrate, the carbonate and the hardness of their betta’s water. 

As long as the fish has an appropriate home, a betta can live a healthy life for several years

We all know a healthy diet is key to living a healthy life, and it’s no different for betta fish. BeChewy notes that there are a variety of options available for feeding bettas, so it’s up to the owner to decide what’s best depending on their budget. Bettas can chow down on pellets, frozen whole foods, freeze-dried foods or live food. But it’s recommended to avoid fish flakes, because the fish might mistake them for debris floating in the water and avoid them.

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The most important thing when having a pet fish is, of course, to keep that little guy swimming for as long as you possibly can. So it’s wise to know the most common ways bettas die to be aware of the risks and find a way to prevent them if possible. PetHelpful notes that poor water conditions, low water temperatures, overfeeding, harassment by tank mates, stress and issues such as illnesses are the most common ways for bettas’ lives to end. 

It’s also well known that two male betta fish cannot be in the same tank together, as they will become territorial and “attack each other mercilessly,” Columbia Magazine notes. But as long as the fish has a proper home, and the owner’s aunt doesn’t decide to place the fish in freezing cold water for no reason, they should be perfectly fine.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this story in the comments below, pandas. Do you think this revenge was fair? Then, if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article featuring petty revenge, look no further than right here!

Readers were quick to reply, and the owner joined in on the conversation

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Readers continued sharing their thoughts and warned the owner that their aunt might plan to retaliate

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Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about two years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.

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DC
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. Living animals left to die is just so cruel that usual limitations don't apply. Touch my cat violently, and the part of your body you used will be torn off - whoever violates her will receive more than she got, and something to remember forever.

ERMAHGERD DINOSAURS
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right?! I haven’t caught anyone being mean to my cat, and I honestly don’t know how bad my reaction will be. REALLY bad. Definitely worse than what he did. A fish is a living creature just like my cat. She crossed a line she couldn’t take back. What’s the line? FAFO?

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Momma Jess
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a hard time being mean to people even when I've been wronged, and whereas on one hand the callousness of the OP is disturbing (two wrongs don't make a right) if you don't stand up for yourself people will continue to treat you poorly

Hakitosama
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the breaking point was the killing of op's pet. Who's to know what's happening behind the scenes ? Emotional abuse runs deep and in many invisible forms. Kudos to them for fighting back. Trust me it takes a lot

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SleepyBunny
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't go as far as burning old photos, but I am a HUGE animal person, I love my pets and any animal to d***h, I would do anything for them. And especially fish, poor babies are literally the most ab***d animals in the pet world. FISH BOWLS ARE BAD. Goldfish need at least 10 gallons per fish, same with betas. If someone did this to any of my animals, my dogs, cats, snake or fish, even my rollie pollies, I would raise h**l on them.

FluffyDreg
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aunt murdered a living thing. OP destroyed something non living. These are not equal. I don't give a DAMN how sentimental it is. It's not the same. Aunt should have gotten so much worse... she got off lucky.

ERMAHGERD DINOSAURS
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this was his reaction to her first behavior of disrespect and disregard for anyone but herself, I would think he’s insane. But he gave multiple examples. One person said in the comments something like, sometimes to teach people a lesson, you have to stoop to their level. Agree as well with the next bit: “just make sure you don’t stay there.”

Dirk Daring
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way back in 1999, my second stepmother kept a betta fish in a bowl no bigger than a coffee mug with a fake plant in it. There was no room for it to swim, it just kind of *hovered* for want of a better term. I tried to explain to her that it was like keeping her in the hall closet for the rest of her life, but it didn't land. The fish had a bigger brain than she did.

Lena Flising
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A fish is a living breathing feeling animal. It ought to be respected. Even "carnival goldfishes" need larger containers, with the correct oxygen-level and temperature in the water, etc. If you want to keep your precious possessions intact and in good condition, don't destroy or harm other people's possessions - that's easy-peasy. Legally, animals are property, so killing a pet is destruction of property.

𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦-𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚
Community Member
7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone saying that OP seems as unhinged as the aunt is apparently incapable of reading comprehension. Aunt has deliberately hurt OP numerous times, with no retaliation from OP. They let it go, even when they could have taken actual legal action. It was only Aunt's deliberate killing of the fish and callous justification of her actions "That's what fish do. They swim and die." that set OP off. The Aunt killed another living being, just to "prove a point" and to deprive OP of something. That fish was alive and a pet. If anyone caused the death of my pets, regardless of their species, tearing up a beloved photo of theirs would be the LEAST of what I would do to them. Its life was no less valuable just because it was a fish and not a puppy. OP was petty, yes, but they were not at all wrong or crazy. To imply OP overreacted to this deliberate destruction of life is the unhinged opinion. Aunt destroyed a living being. OP only tore up a photo and broke a frame.

David
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BP - stop posting articles of people being SH*TTY to each other. It's not entertaining.

Bobby
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kid needs serious help, and a much healthier environment

ConstantlyJon
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Big yikes. ESH. A lesson to all: don't mess with people's pets because they will hunt you down. I think they're both psychopaths but that's just me.

Max Fox
Community Member
6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was thinking that the OP went too far until they wrote how their aunt had "misplaced" the OP scrapbook of letter from their dead mother. I would have shat in that woman's bed. While she was on it. While she was still awake.

A Jones
Community Member
6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fish have personalities. I've cared for fish for nearly 3 decades. Just because they don't speak or can be easily petted, doesn't mean their lives don't matter. They're really cool creatures.

Jaybird3939
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know how your situation came about, but I lost my parents at 15 and had to move in with my aunt & uncle (600 miles from my home), immediately. I took very few things with me, as the rest was "being taken care of " by my Bro. & SIL. They had them in the attic. The roof blew off and soaked everything and it was thrown away. I had nothing left of what had been in my room and the things of my parents I wanted. After that, every little thing I got meant a great deal to me. If anyone had messed with ANYTHING, regardless of origin, I would have lost it. All this to say, I can see where you're coming from when someone messed with your stuff, just because they could. Hope your future is bright.

Matthew Barabas
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA, but you should find a place to come back, and just before you leave, you should take everything she loves, and hide it in the most obscure, difficult to reach spots, or places where it wont be found for years, if at all.

Pieter LeGrande
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another disfunctional relationship where people make judgements after reading only one side of the story.

Hakitosama
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's no version of the story that would absolve the aunt. Killing pets is emotional abuse. I would have gone scorched earth too

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The Cool Grandma
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4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA.... Thinking here 🤔 original tank OP set up for Eclipse still there and full. Eclipse in Tupperware on floor in center of room. WTF?! How did Aunt catch Eclipse and put him in Tupperware with out making a mess?! If Tupperware water wasn't from fish tank. How long was Eclipse without water? Did he have a fishy heart attack while being chased by Aunt trying to capture it?! Poor Eclipse...RIP.

Claire Trautmann
Community Member
5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aunt knows the op has nowhere else to go so uses him as an emotional punching bag.

Olli Hawk
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I definitely thought she was the a*****e until I read the edit

SilverSkyCloud
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

theres no doubt that the aunt is a b***h but can people PLEASE just stop getting pets if they cant be bothered to research how to properly care for them

Bahama Mama
Community Member
7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't believe this one, definitely fake. Betta fish don't need a filter and pump to survive, had one for years in a goldfish tank. Plus Walmart sells them on their shelves in little cups.

SilverSkyCloud
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

im guessing you're being sarcastic because theres no way you're honestly using "walmart" as evidence of proper fish housing lol, bettas need at least 5 gallons with heater and filter with 24-30°C temperature and a pH: 6.0-7.5

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Spudgun
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, what a piece of s**t you both are. You deserve each other.

usernameorwhatever
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The aunt did something absolutely horrible, yes. If you want revenge, then do so because she deserves it after she killed your pet. However, no matter who the person is, you do not destroy something that is sentimental and family-related. She will never have another picture of her grandfather again. She will only have the memory of what he looks like, and memories fade over time. And that’s just sad.

Dragons Exist
Community Member
7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And OP will never have Eclipse back again. OP ripped a picture, the aunt left the fish to suffocate in freezing water. Also, if the aunt doesn't have a digital scan of the photo then that's her fault

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DC
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. Living animals left to die is just so cruel that usual limitations don't apply. Touch my cat violently, and the part of your body you used will be torn off - whoever violates her will receive more than she got, and something to remember forever.

ERMAHGERD DINOSAURS
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right?! I haven’t caught anyone being mean to my cat, and I honestly don’t know how bad my reaction will be. REALLY bad. Definitely worse than what he did. A fish is a living creature just like my cat. She crossed a line she couldn’t take back. What’s the line? FAFO?

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Momma Jess
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a hard time being mean to people even when I've been wronged, and whereas on one hand the callousness of the OP is disturbing (two wrongs don't make a right) if you don't stand up for yourself people will continue to treat you poorly

Hakitosama
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the breaking point was the killing of op's pet. Who's to know what's happening behind the scenes ? Emotional abuse runs deep and in many invisible forms. Kudos to them for fighting back. Trust me it takes a lot

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SleepyBunny
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't go as far as burning old photos, but I am a HUGE animal person, I love my pets and any animal to d***h, I would do anything for them. And especially fish, poor babies are literally the most ab***d animals in the pet world. FISH BOWLS ARE BAD. Goldfish need at least 10 gallons per fish, same with betas. If someone did this to any of my animals, my dogs, cats, snake or fish, even my rollie pollies, I would raise h**l on them.

FluffyDreg
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aunt murdered a living thing. OP destroyed something non living. These are not equal. I don't give a DAMN how sentimental it is. It's not the same. Aunt should have gotten so much worse... she got off lucky.

ERMAHGERD DINOSAURS
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this was his reaction to her first behavior of disrespect and disregard for anyone but herself, I would think he’s insane. But he gave multiple examples. One person said in the comments something like, sometimes to teach people a lesson, you have to stoop to their level. Agree as well with the next bit: “just make sure you don’t stay there.”

Dirk Daring
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way back in 1999, my second stepmother kept a betta fish in a bowl no bigger than a coffee mug with a fake plant in it. There was no room for it to swim, it just kind of *hovered* for want of a better term. I tried to explain to her that it was like keeping her in the hall closet for the rest of her life, but it didn't land. The fish had a bigger brain than she did.

Lena Flising
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A fish is a living breathing feeling animal. It ought to be respected. Even "carnival goldfishes" need larger containers, with the correct oxygen-level and temperature in the water, etc. If you want to keep your precious possessions intact and in good condition, don't destroy or harm other people's possessions - that's easy-peasy. Legally, animals are property, so killing a pet is destruction of property.

𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦-𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚
Community Member
7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone saying that OP seems as unhinged as the aunt is apparently incapable of reading comprehension. Aunt has deliberately hurt OP numerous times, with no retaliation from OP. They let it go, even when they could have taken actual legal action. It was only Aunt's deliberate killing of the fish and callous justification of her actions "That's what fish do. They swim and die." that set OP off. The Aunt killed another living being, just to "prove a point" and to deprive OP of something. That fish was alive and a pet. If anyone caused the death of my pets, regardless of their species, tearing up a beloved photo of theirs would be the LEAST of what I would do to them. Its life was no less valuable just because it was a fish and not a puppy. OP was petty, yes, but they were not at all wrong or crazy. To imply OP overreacted to this deliberate destruction of life is the unhinged opinion. Aunt destroyed a living being. OP only tore up a photo and broke a frame.

David
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BP - stop posting articles of people being SH*TTY to each other. It's not entertaining.

Bobby
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kid needs serious help, and a much healthier environment

ConstantlyJon
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Big yikes. ESH. A lesson to all: don't mess with people's pets because they will hunt you down. I think they're both psychopaths but that's just me.

Max Fox
Community Member
6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was thinking that the OP went too far until they wrote how their aunt had "misplaced" the OP scrapbook of letter from their dead mother. I would have shat in that woman's bed. While she was on it. While she was still awake.

A Jones
Community Member
6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fish have personalities. I've cared for fish for nearly 3 decades. Just because they don't speak or can be easily petted, doesn't mean their lives don't matter. They're really cool creatures.

Jaybird3939
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know how your situation came about, but I lost my parents at 15 and had to move in with my aunt & uncle (600 miles from my home), immediately. I took very few things with me, as the rest was "being taken care of " by my Bro. & SIL. They had them in the attic. The roof blew off and soaked everything and it was thrown away. I had nothing left of what had been in my room and the things of my parents I wanted. After that, every little thing I got meant a great deal to me. If anyone had messed with ANYTHING, regardless of origin, I would have lost it. All this to say, I can see where you're coming from when someone messed with your stuff, just because they could. Hope your future is bright.

Matthew Barabas
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA, but you should find a place to come back, and just before you leave, you should take everything she loves, and hide it in the most obscure, difficult to reach spots, or places where it wont be found for years, if at all.

Pieter LeGrande
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another disfunctional relationship where people make judgements after reading only one side of the story.

Hakitosama
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's no version of the story that would absolve the aunt. Killing pets is emotional abuse. I would have gone scorched earth too

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The Cool Grandma
Community Member
4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA.... Thinking here 🤔 original tank OP set up for Eclipse still there and full. Eclipse in Tupperware on floor in center of room. WTF?! How did Aunt catch Eclipse and put him in Tupperware with out making a mess?! If Tupperware water wasn't from fish tank. How long was Eclipse without water? Did he have a fishy heart attack while being chased by Aunt trying to capture it?! Poor Eclipse...RIP.

Claire Trautmann
Community Member
5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aunt knows the op has nowhere else to go so uses him as an emotional punching bag.

Olli Hawk
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I definitely thought she was the a*****e until I read the edit

SilverSkyCloud
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

theres no doubt that the aunt is a b***h but can people PLEASE just stop getting pets if they cant be bothered to research how to properly care for them

Bahama Mama
Community Member
7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't believe this one, definitely fake. Betta fish don't need a filter and pump to survive, had one for years in a goldfish tank. Plus Walmart sells them on their shelves in little cups.

SilverSkyCloud
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

im guessing you're being sarcastic because theres no way you're honestly using "walmart" as evidence of proper fish housing lol, bettas need at least 5 gallons with heater and filter with 24-30°C temperature and a pH: 6.0-7.5

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Spudgun
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, what a piece of s**t you both are. You deserve each other.

usernameorwhatever
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The aunt did something absolutely horrible, yes. If you want revenge, then do so because she deserves it after she killed your pet. However, no matter who the person is, you do not destroy something that is sentimental and family-related. She will never have another picture of her grandfather again. She will only have the memory of what he looks like, and memories fade over time. And that’s just sad.

Dragons Exist
Community Member
7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And OP will never have Eclipse back again. OP ripped a picture, the aunt left the fish to suffocate in freezing water. Also, if the aunt doesn't have a digital scan of the photo then that's her fault

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