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[fishncurrysauce]

Reading this forum i see lots of people telling others what they sould do and giving grief for having fish they want in thiere own tanks. maybe they just like what they have and don't need to be told what to do

 

[Torrean]

I'm sorry but that is a foolish thing to say. I have 4 rainbow sharks in a 29 gallon tank. This is a BAD idea, that looks really good. The people on here told me so and I thank them for it. The Rainbow sharks are now chasing eachother all day and two of them have developed ich because of the stress. I am trying to get a 55 gal to rehouse them so I can buy two more as I have heard that 6 will decrease the aggression. (I think this is what the lfs was counting on when they sold them to me.) If I here someone on here say I have a common pleco in a 5 gallon tank I'm gonna tell them that they should really think about that and give them some info on size of the fish. Now if your talking about simple tank preference and not the well being of the fish then i agree with you. If you don't like what's in my tank and you can't prove that my set up is bad for my fish then offer a polite suggestion and well umm but out. So to all of you out there who feel discouraged by currysauce's post don't be. If you see a dangerous set up on here tell them about it. Human ignorance should not lead to fish fatalities if it can be avoided.

I hope I'm not being too mean it's just my opinion on the subject.

 

[fishncurrysauce]

I'm sorry but that is a foolish thing to say. I have 4 rainbow sharks in a 29 gallon tank. This is a BAD idea. The people on here told me so and I thank them for it. The Rainbow sharks are now chasing eachother all day and two of them have developed ich because of the stress. I am trying to get a 55 gal to rehouse them so I can buy two more as I have heard that 6 will decrease the aggression. (I think this is what the lfs was counting on when they sold them to me.) If I here someone on here say I have a common pleco in a 5 gallon tank I'm gonna tell them that they should really think about that and give them some info on size of the fish. Now if your talking about simple tank preference and not the well being of the fish then i agree with you. If you don't like what's in my tank and you can't prove that my set up is bad for my fish then offer a polite suggestion and well umm but out. So to all of you out there who feel discouraged by currysauce's post don't be. If you see a dangerous set up on here tell them about it. Human ignorance should not lead to fish fatalities if it can be avoided.

I hope I'm not being too mean it's just my opinion on the subject.

yeah, but I mean, it's your tank man. if you have it under control then u can do what you want. if all the tests are ok then whats the deal? fish should be in rivers not tanks. tanks aint natural in the first place. we give them a nice home and look after them and make sure water is clean and clear, then someone tells you to not do whAT you are doing in a rude way

 

[Torrean]

rudeness is counterproductive. The first person who told me that my set-up was no good was very abrupt and superior about it and I got all hardheaded. Later when she realized that that had a bad effect she was more polite and thorough and she got through to me. Like I said if your fish are compatible and can fit in your tank then they should not say more than a simple suggestion.

a nice home and look after them
what is your definition of look after. If the other fish in the tank will kill them (and they aren't feeders) then someone should tell you about it right?

 

[fishncurrysauce]

rudeness is counterproductive. The first person who told me that my set-up was no good was very abrupt and superior about it and I got all hardheaded. Later when she realized that that had a bad effect she was more polite and thorough and she got through to me. Like I said if your fish are compatible and can fit in your tank then they should not say more than a simple suggestion.

a nice home and look after them
what is your definition of look after. If the other fish in the tank will kill them (and they aren't feeders) then someone should tell you about it right?

not if there is no killing going on

 

[SPLiSH]

fish should be in rivers not tanks.

I see your point, but like you said, since we humans have taken a fish out of it's natural habitat (even if a fish was born and raised in a LFS, it would still prefer the wild), the least we can do is give it the best possible home.

 

[Fishist]

I have to agree to be honest. If you have a set up which is working well and disease free, you are testing regularly, doing water changes, etc. then perhaps you have a point.

BTW - is that a photo of you fishncurrysauce?

 

[Macracantha]

I think sensible advice is one thing but the holier than thou attitude sometimes gets me

 

[Torrean]

We are going in circles. If the fish are in a healthy environment (no un-wanted predators, clean water, enough hiding places, not too overstocked, enough filtration, responsibly cycled, and enough growing room) then no they shouldn;t say anything other than a simple suggestion. like man some gold danios would look really good in that tank, and you have room for them and they are compatible with your stock.

but if there is going to be a lot of chasing and fin nipping,(which leads to sick fish.) then yes they should say something about your set up in a polite, and constructive manner. because stressed fish become sick fish.

 

[fishncurrysauce]

We are going in circles. If the fish are in a healthy environment (no un-wanted predators, clean water, enough hiding places, not too overstocked, enough filtration, responsibly cycled, and enough growing room) then no they shouldn;t say anything other than a simple suggestion. like man some gold danios would look really good in that tank, and you have room for them and they are compatible with your stock.

but if there is going to be a lot of chasing and fin nipping,(which leads to sick fish.) then yes they should say something about your set up in a polite, and constructive manner. because stressed fish become sick fish.

if that stuff is going on why would i need someone on a computer telling me that. i should see it. so many on this forum say "you shouldn't do that....... or move that fish" - id'e be like "what, you seen my tank on u comp" whatever! i look after all me tanks, and fish never die, nor fight..... nothing. i say "copme round my place and tell me to my face, don't think so...... i'd take em out.... after they see my perfect fish

 

[littlefishie]

I smell a troll..

Honestly, we are giving advice in the fish's best interest, not your ego.
If you've had a problem in your tank and post about it, we're going to be honest and tell you what's best for your FISH. They don't have a voice to tell you that you need to do a water change because the ammonia is too high, or that they're unhappy with their tankmates. But after lots of research, the knowledgable members on this forum are capable of giving good advice that is going to provide a better home for the fish.

 

[Torrean]

well good i'm glad your fish are happy and healthy. but mine aren't and it's because of the fish in the tank. If no one had said anything then I would have thought that it was normal for them to chase each other and fin nip. I was a complete noob and I needed advice. my lfs mislead me. I needed help and I didn't know it. If your tank is working well and the fish are getting along then ignore everyone's advice at your own risk.

 

[fishncurrysauce]

I smell a troll..

Honestly, we are giving advice in the fish's best interest, not your ego.
If you've had a problem in your tank and post about it, we're going to be honest and tell you what's best for your FISH. They don't have a voice to tell you that you need to do a water change because the ammonia is too high, or that they're unhappy with their tankmates. But after lots of research, the knowledgable members on this forum are capable of giving good advice that is going to provide a better home for the fish.

that's ok.... i been using forum for some time and its ok u know, but if u have good fish and good results and people tell u in a nasty way to put things here and dont do this, it makes me mad. i have had fish for 14 years with no probs and i do things my way..... i feel the fish and know what they want, no one tell me on comp that i do things the rong way. i have 9 tank of lots of sizes and do well. u probably have nice fish.... u look nice and are honest on ur reply, bvut somepeople just come accross like they know more than anyone else......... and thats not rite

 

[OrkyBetta]

Subject forums are going to attract people who know a lot about the subject (Ex, fish) and offer suggestions based on their knowledge. Personally, I like people's input, because they can notice things I dont. Besides, no one can MAKE you do anything. If you don't want to do it, that fine. But don't say you were never warned.

 

[Torrean]

Man if you don't want advice and you don't want to give advice then leave. I didn't know that rainbow sharks should be kept alone, so that right there proves that even if your method worked for you it does not work for everyone. Time and research is the way to go. Not running through a fish store saying i want this one and that one. That leads to dead fish. I am living proof.