ATTEN: Loving People with Fish Tanks who have room for 2 more - Page 3

Turtle · #51 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

I really dont care who has the vaster knowledge of fish...

If you got a beef with someone, have a beef with the guy who said to put them in saltwater.

I want a good home for the fishies...

So, follow the steps of the Big Al's fish emporium employees and take care of these lil buggers ;)~

cubed · #52 (**permalink**) May 25, 06

Who said put them in saltwater?

All that was stated is that you have no clue what type of fish you have.

Also not the foggiest of how to care for these fish to their optimum levels.

g!ggles · #53 (**permalink**) May 25, 06

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Originally Posted by cubed

Who said put them in saltwater?

All that was stated is that you have no clue what type of fish you have.

Also not the foggiest of how to care for these fish to their optimum levels.

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I had about 20 ciclids in a 77 gallon tank. Very aggresive fish.
Salt water is the way too go though! Pilot fish are the shit!

don't feel honored it wasn't you. Who knew that making a post as simple as wanting to give away two fish would result in 3 pages of crap. I'm sorry that I made the mistake in saying that they were gold fish. We have done alot for these lil guys. We didn't buy them they were given to us. Their tank was the dirtiest thing I have ever seen when we picked them up. And if they survived in that they they are something else.

Just for the record Mr Marine Biologist Cubed... we called a few fish stores and asked them a few questions and told them how we had them now. They all said that the environment that we have them living is appropriate for them. Enough said!

cubed · #54 (**permalink**) May 25, 06

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Originally Posted by g!ggles

Just for the record Mr Marine Biologist Cubed... we called a few fish stores and asked them a few questions and told them how we had them now. They all said that the environment that we have them living is appropriate for them. Enough said!

did you really?

or are you just saying that like you were completely researched on the species of your fish.

g!ggles · #55 (**permalink**) May 25, 06

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Originally Posted by cubed

did you really?

or are you just saying that like you were completely researched on the species of your fish.

no I seriously did. I was getting really upset about this whole thread. Ppl like you, pick on ppl like me. Someone who thinks that you they know everything. You seem to get something off of feeding other people's feelings. I really did call 3 different stores and they told me that what I am doing is correct! Nothing wrong with it what so ever. They are not tropical fish and they do not need a heater.

t-skywalker · #56 (**permalink**) May 25, 06

^^babes i wasnt picking on u just trying to help the fish and anyone who wanted them, on how to care for them....but they are tropical fish and they do need a heater=) or at least they are alot happier with one because of there natural habitat.....hope they find a good home xoxoxo

Goat · #57 (**permalink**) May 25, 06

I thought loving fish was only legal in amsterdam?

g!ggles · #58 (**permalink**) May 26, 06

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Originally Posted by t-skywalker

^^babes i wasnt picking on u just trying to help the fish and anyone who wanted them, on how to care for them....but they are tropical fish and they do need a heater=) or at least they are alot happier with one because of there natural habitat.....hope they find a good home xoxoxo

Tiff I wasn't referencing you hun <3. I was talking about Cubed. Just out of curriosity.. what exactly makes a happy fish? Like seriously? Before they came to us, they lived for more then a year in the other tank at the other person's home. AND not only was it dirty as hell, they were with like 20 other fish. So on top of them living for over 9 months with us and over a year with the other people, and still surviving the way that we are doing it I think that all signs point to them being ok. They look extremely healthly. Their fins are not tattered or torn and they swim around and eat properly.I realize that it's not their natural habitat just like the polar bears at the zoo or the sharks in tanks at the aquarium.

Are the fish stores wrong?? Why would they tell me something different? And why the hell is this thread getting so out of hand???

Leviathan · #59 (**permalink**) May 26, 06

Actually the majority of fish stores have no idea on how to take care of fish properly and are mostly out there for a sale. I personally only buy my stuff from 3 places. The only thing you can do is check out the net and message boards before you decide to make a purchase.

I must say I'm glad that you actually took the time to do a little research, thats alot more than most would do. It's important to realise that just because they are alive doesn't mean they are thriving. It's a shame that fish tend to be treated as disposable compared to other pets such as dogs and cats.

I'm as guilty as anyone for not doing enough research when I first started this hobby 5- 10 years.

My tank needs a little cleaning but you get the picture :)

mapleleaf4ever · #60 (**permalink**) May 26, 06

^ That's a sweet Tank!

Clown Fish are so cool.

Turtle · #61 (**permalink**) May 26, 06

Suggestions for good referance material for keeping a Marine tank?
Like some good literature, or another Reliable source?

Also, I'm curious as to prefered aquatic shops. I was told to go check out big al's but I was not really impressed with their conditions.

I understand the relative difficulty of keeping a marine tank compared to a freshwater and would like to step out on the right foot here.

Thanks in advance.

Leviathan · #62 (**permalink**) May 26, 06

yeah don't go to big al's they tend to be really expensive and have poor livestock.

as for resources on the net check out these forums.

www.reefcentral.com
www.nano-reef.com
www.canreef.com
www.aquariumpros.ca

as for local shops if you are into marine check out

www.jlaquatics.com in burnaby
and www.oceanaquatics.com in ladner (These guys primarly deal in coral and have really smart staff)

If you have any other questions let me know. I can post more pictures of the actual set- up if you want. That tank is a square tank approx 65 gallons, I run a 25 gallon sump in the stand with an external pump. I also have 400 Watts of metal halide lighting that you can't see in the picture :)

crookedking · #63 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

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Originally Posted by g!ggles

I think that you should shut up and be nice to me b/c Im Portuguese too :)

i think that it's racist to be nice to somebody just because they happen to be from the same country as you.

everyone should be treated equally.

Red Army · #64 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

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Originally Posted by g!ggles

Tiff I wasn't referencing you hun <3. I was talking about Cubed. Just out of curriosity.. what exactly makes a happy fish? Like seriously? Before they came to us, they lived for more then a year in the other tank at the other person's home. AND not only was it dirty as hell, they were with like 20 other fish. So on top of them living for over 9 months with us and over a year with the other people, and still surviving the way that we are doing it I think that all signs point to them being ok. They look extremely healthly. Their fins are not tattered or torn and they swim around and eat properly.I realize that it's not their natural habitat just like the polar bears at the zoo or the sharks in tanks at the aquarium.

Are the fish stores wrong?? Why would they tell me something different? And why the hell is this thread getting so out of hand???

I don't even think you called any stores...

Red Army · #65 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

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Originally Posted by crookedking

i think that it's racist to be nice to somebody just because they happen to be from the same country as you.

everyone should be treated equally.

That doesn't necesserily have to be based on origin... people are usually nice to people with obvious similarities...

Red Army · #66 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

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That doesn't necesserily have to be based on origin... people are usually nice to people with obvious similarities...

If you are russian and you hear russian conversation on the bus, and you come up to them and ask them if they're russian... They'll usually give you the dirtiest look and try to avoid conversation with you by giving you short and sarcastic answers to your questions... I do that myself lol...

g!ggles · #67 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

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Originally Posted by Red Army

I don't even think you called any stores...

You can think what you want... however thinking and knowing are two different things.. so I think that you should just stfu b/c you don't know. :)

miss.myra · #68 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

holy drama!

WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE FISHIES!

Red Army · #69 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

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Originally Posted by g!ggles

You can think what you want... however thinking and knowing are two different things.. so I think that you should just stfu b/c you don't know. :)

I'm still not convinced.

prozac · #70 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

^yeah, we get it already.

t-skywalker · #71 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

hahah ok this has turned into a bordome thread.......egor leave her alone u russian...lol..........<3 xoxoxoxox

myras right back to the subject...the fish

if u cant find a home give them to a fishstore

Carrie · #72 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

fish stores SELL fish to make money, i don't think they want to BUY

prozac · #73 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

Well, considering she's not trying to SELL them, that isn't really an issue is it?

t-skywalker · #74 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

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Originally Posted by Carrie

fish stores SELL fish to make money, i don't think they want to BUY

she isnt selling them...is she?

fish stores will just take them

Carrie · #75 (**permalink**) May 28, 06

okay... let me rephrase then

if i were a fishstore, i would not take your fish.