RIP Bob Marklew ("macvsog23")

[Jools]

All,

PlanetCatfish is something of a community. Many of use have met each other in the real world and have formed new friendships often crossing international and other divides. So, I've been asked, and I think it's appropriate, to write a post marking Bob's unexpected death on Tuesday past.

Bob contributed to Planet mainly, but not exclusively, on the complex issue of Hypancistrus identification and breeding and is richer for that. Those of you who knew him well or in any way really, would, I thought, want to know and pay their respects in whatever way they see fit.

Jools

[CoryWally]

This came as very sad news last week. I met Bob last year in a fish exchange and he struck me as a very genuine and passionate guy, with a healthy respect for the environment and great knowledge of his beloved hypans.

Rest in peace.

[Richard B]

I gotta say i didn't know him but if he's contributed posiively to PC then i wish i had've done - i do recognise the name & even if i didn't know him, he'll be missed by those he's helped & who did know him.

Always sad times these...

[plecoboy]

Sorry he passed, I always respected his opinion. I hope his collection went to a good home.

[bigamefish]

i didn`t know him but i regret that as plecos are a large point of intrest for me.
death is always a very sad thing lets just hope he`s smiling down at us right now! sorry for the loss.

[bigbird]

yup RIP mate, he was my other partner in the profiles team( of another site). so sad. Just cant believe it. Just teaches us to live life , speak our mind, share the knowledge and laugh. RIP Mate. cheers jk

[AndrewC]

yup RIP mate. Just cant believe it. Just teaches us to live life , speak our mind, share the knowledge and laugh. RIP Mate. cheers jk

Can't agree more.

[grokefish]

Sad indeed