Things this forum has taught you

[HoldenOn]

To ignore what most aquarium shops say and to ask on here instead.

A worker at my LFS said I could keep 3 Bala Sharks in a 29 and they wouldn't outgrow it. Lol.

 

[Retired Viking]

Having my fish in the right type of water-soft or hard.

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

A worker at my LFS said I could keep 3 Bala Sharks in a 29 and they wouldn't outgrow it. Lol.

I mean, he was technically right, in a sense. They'd die before they got bigger than the tank...

Have actually seen people argue that the "they'll only grow to the size of the tank" myth is true, and it's fine if it's stunts them, in spite of others telling them about organs continuing to grow and the shortened lifespan. "I've always done it, it's fine" SMH.

 

[Fishmanic]

This place taught me that being a moderator is not all fun and games...you have to sometimes make difficult decisions

 

[Fishmanic]

When it comes to tank size, bigger IS better.

 

[Fishmanic]

Bettas should not be housed in a cup but need a 3 gallon or larger tank.

 

[Fishmanic]

Angelfish and neon tetra housed in the same tank WILL result in disaster.

 

[JuiceBox52]

For awhile I actually believed the "betta are fine in jars because they live in small mud puddles thing" lol

 

[HoldenOn]

I mean, he was technically right, in a sense. They'd die before they got bigger than the tank...

Have actually seen people argue that the "they'll only grow to the size of the tank" myth is true, and it's fine if it's stunts them, in spite of others telling them about organs continuing to grow and the shortened lifespan. "I've always done it, it's fine" SMH.

Thats so messed up

 

[HoldenOn]

This place taught me that being a moderator is not all fun and games...you have to sometimes make difficult decisions

I used to moderate big discord servers (100k+) it actually sucks.

 

[AilyNC]

#1 tip don't trust the LFS.

A tank should be cycled & best done before adding fish. Plants are your best friend. Not all fish should be together & not all fish any tank.

Kindness of strangers.

Don't trust the LFS.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

A worker at my LFS said I could keep 3 Bala Sharks in a 29 and they wouldn't outgrow it. Lol.

I once heard a group of 6 clown loaches could be in a 30g tank.

 

[BenG]

I learned that when I start my FOWLR tank, I won't need all those fancy sumps and protein skimmers. That probably saved me a (figurative) arm and leg

 

[Naughts]

50%+ water changes.
I was taught that 35% was the maximum that a normal tropical fish could tolerate.
Here most people do 50-75%.

 

[vanalisa]

Importance of making sure that creatures have enough friends to feel safe, be happy, and thrive.