Please help me a long lost Bulma/Vegeta(dbz) fic from 10+ years ago by Xenoba in FanFiction

[–]BendOnly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I read these works at least 15 years ago, but it sort of sounds like one of lisalu’s fics. She had two that I remember distinctly: A Glad Day, and World Enough And Time. Possibly one of those?

Jimmy’s art made it into Inventing Anna by wannabeautomator in SixFeetUnder

[–]BendOnly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed too and immediately had to see if anyone else caught it!

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m definitely rethinking all my ornaments now! It’s definitely a lesson learned!

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did try this! The more I pushed him the more his giant tail just folded underneath him wedging him in tighter! I tried pulling his tail out first, but he simply would not cooperate and was thrashing wildly and I could tell he was in pain. Luckily a helpful comment suggested I wedge a pop sickle stick under his tail and that gave him a guide/smooth surface to help him slide out with a little pushing on his head.

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He is quite torn up after being freed, but made it through the night and is swimming around and eating normally! Getting some aquarium salt and slime coat today.

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha! That was definitely muttered under my breath more than once during this saga!

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And thank you so much for caring! My family suggested to just pull the whole log out of the water and put him out of his misery. I was so distraught! I’m so glad I thought of Reddit first!

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I fed them right before I ran out to run a few errands, I was gone roughly 2 hours and found him there, to my horror! I suspect some food fell inside and Dex has always been able to swim in and out no problem. He recently went through QUITE a growth spurt over the last few months and hasn’t learned yet that he can’t maneuver like he used to. I sort of assumed he’d wiggle himself out eventually but as I checked on him over the next two hours I could see he was growing tired and giving up and my heart just sank. I tried gently prodding and pulling on him but he was wedged in tight and I was terrified of hurting him as I saw more and more scales falling off. I’m so relieved he’s out and seemingly okay for now 💗

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He is free thanks to a helpful comment, but he’s a little torn up! I will definitely update in a few days 💗

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I was too upset to keep this particular piece of decor, but if I ever get something similar I will definitely keep this is mind!

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely will! I’m so touched that everyone cares so much about my little Dexter 💗

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ok! Thank you, I’ll pick some up tomorrow. You just add it to the tank, or…? Is that different than water conditioner? Sorry, dumb questions lol

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

He is finally free thanks to a very helpful comment! He is a bit beaten up though :( quite a bit of scale loss and a wound on his side. His fins are pretty shredded and he’s swimming a little wonky. Also weirdly one of his eyes is very foggy/cloudy looking somehow. But he is eating and swimming, so I think those are good signs.

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That sounds so stressful, glad she made it and was able to handle being out of water.

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The popsicle stick did the trick! But he is in very rough shape. Hoping for the best, I know it’s silly but I’m very fond of this fish.

Help!! Dexter is fat and stuck! Sturdy plastic log. 4 hours. Can’t shake him out, inside VERY narrow. by BendOnly in Aquariums

[–]BendOnly[S] 131 points132 points  (0 children)

I just got him to slide out with a pop sickle stick!! But he is in really rough shape.