What are they??

[sylvia]

When you go out to buy a new fish you should already know what you are getting and be able to identify it. This is especialy important when you are buying potentialy HUGE sharks. I suggest you re-think what you are doing. Those iridescent sharks for one, are going to MAJORLY out-grow your tanks.

 

[linalupin]

When i have bought the fish i have asked what they are etc, but its not till i get them home and check up that i find out what they have told me is wrong, sorry for being IGNORANT but when you go to a shop and ask their advice before you buy then you do tend to believe what they tell you after all they are supposed to know what they are selling and also caring for whilst in the shop. As for the Apollo (golden as the shop named them)sharks i did try researching them before i bought them but couldnt find any thing out hense why i bought them then posted this note

 

[sylvia]

You should never trust an LFS. What I meant about researching is to look for fish you like (not necessarily at your LFS) and then go to your LFS and see if they have them. And if you can't find info on a particular fish you saw at your LFS, you shouldn't buy it. But you did find out what it is in the end didn't you? You asked here. Next time you should ask before buying. I know how annoying it is that LFSs don't offer good advice most of the time but we should all try to compensate by doing our own research.

 

[Jezah]

What Ferrikins said is true. But I commend you for at least asking us here what it is, instead of being like "oo, pretty fish" and plopping it in a 10 gallon. A 4ft is actually NOT too small for those fish. It may be a little cramped, but they can survive in it. However, if you want a REALLY happy tank...I would get at least a 5ft.

 

[gadazobe]

Hi linalupin
Nobody thinks you're ignorant. It's very easy for everyone to say that you should research before you buy, but, believe me, we've all been where you are. We all started once and all made mistakes - we learn from our experience and from that of others - that's why we're here - to learn and to help whenever we can.

Just think, now that you know the potential size of your new fish, it gives you a great excuse to get a really large tank.

Looking forward to reading more of your "fishy" tales and hope that we can help you with any problems that may arise.

Gada