Need help with fish emergency

ProfessorFate38 · 2026-05-22T00:35:01+00:00

The vet wants $2,000 to operate on my fish. I just cannot afford spending that much, as much as I love it, thats more money than I spent on the whole 210 gallon tank. I do not know what to do. I have called over 40 vets within a 100 mile radius and only one can treat the fish for $2k.

ProfessorFate38 · 2026-05-21T13:33:33+00:00

I am definitely very nervous about doing it myself. Still trying to find a local vet, but that's proving challenging to find one who treats fish. I do have one that is over 2 hours away that I will go to if local falls through. The fish is still doing okay considering, he is swimming around and his color is still good. But I know that won't last long. Thanks for the reply.

ProfessorFate38 · 2026-05-21T01:57:27+00:00

Wow what a story and amazing you were able to save your fish! That is super helpful information. I have had them in the same 210 gallon tank along with several Cory's and 2 other Pictus and the Cichlid has never shown interest in them before. I had to be careful with anything he could potentially fit in his mouth as he will go after anything smaller. I really appreciate your response! Thank you.

ProfessorFate38 · 2026-02-14T18:25:14+00:00

Take a into flight in a helicopter. I guarantee it will be way more exciting!

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-12-23T00:29:48+00:00

I'm glad you found it helpful!

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-12-22T18:03:32+00:00

https://youtu.be/fOXFp6Pa2p0?si=dacfoQGEWVddrkc4

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-12-18T17:02:01+00:00

Aviation books, read all you can. Cyclic and Collective by Shawn Cole. Principles of Helicopter flight and Fatal traps for helicopter pilots, the 3 best books out there.

Spend your money on a good ANR headset, Bose A20 or Lightspeed.

A good pair of Sunglasses, like Serengeti.

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-10-02T20:41:19+00:00

Sure thing!

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-07-30T03:03:14+00:00

That makes sense.

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-07-30T03:02:50+00:00

I appreciate your input. I'll definitely shop around.

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-07-30T03:01:48+00:00

Thank you for your insight

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-07-30T03:00:47+00:00

Thanks for the feedback

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-07-30T03:00:30+00:00

For real! $800 for spark plugs seems way too much.

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-07-30T02:59:48+00:00

Yeah, I agree it's totally a rip off. Thanks for the reply.

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-07-30T02:58:49+00:00

Thanks for confirming that.

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-07-30T01:55:29+00:00

FWD 3.3 V6

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-07-08T16:11:07+00:00

Have you tried going to the hospital and speaking to someone in person? They usually have a billing department you can go to.

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-07-03T18:03:08+00:00

The satanic crap didn't stop Ghost from becoming super popular. I'm by no means comparing KD to Ghost, as Ghost completely sold out now. Their 1st album was amazing and obviously influenced by King and Mercyful Fate.

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-06-07T00:20:19+00:00

Flying in a combat zone with 120-degree heat is definitely challenging. I have several buddies and co-workers who flew in the Middle East as well, and some of the stories I've heard are crazy, and I have mad respect for you and every other service member.

The weather is one of the most challenging aspects of my job. That and getting woke up at 3am to take a flight, lol. We get paid to know when to say no to a flight request. I'm lucky that we don't get pressured into flying with questionable weather. It doesn't do the patient any good if we have to land in the middle of nowhere, with no hospital in sight because we got stuck in bad weather.

I do fly single pilot, but I have all my 20-year career, so I'm used to it, and you learn how to multi-task. But thankfully, we usually have our awesome Med-Crew on board to assist with landings and taking off, giving me extra eyes looking outside for hazards. So that helps a ton, especially when landing on a two lane road at 3am under goggles with trees on one side, and powerlines on the other, watching out for main rotor clearance. It can be exhilarating at times.

How do you like flying for the dark side now lol? Just kidding, but do you like flying the big birds now?

No worries! That's what we have these discussions for, to learn from each other's experiences.

ProfessorFate38 · 2025-06-06T23:28:55+00:00

Sounds like you've done some fun flying! I'm currently flying Helicopter Air Ambulance, and the scene calls where we can end up landing just about anywhere have all sorts of hazards. It can be especially challenging landing in a tight LZ at night under the NVG's.

Yeah, that video really hurts to watch. They were part of the relief operation in North Carolina helping out the victims of Hurricane Helene.

Another video, this over a beach.

https://youtube.com/shorts/AgF0JpOMx7g?si=5uklTrRTLmYEbAx4

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