The Fish (fishkeepers, breeders, fish lovers)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the experiences and challenges of fishkeeping, particularly focusing on Betta fish and other aquatic pets. Participants share personal stories, insights into tank maintenance, breeding, and the emotional connections formed with their fish. The conversation includes both technical aspects and personal anecdotes related to the hobby.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested
  • Personal anecdotes

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express their emotional attachment to fish and the impact of losing them, highlighting the challenges of fishkeeping.
  • One participant recounts their experience with an uncycled tank and the subsequent loss of fish, raising concerns about Iridovirus affecting gouramis.
  • Another participant shares their journey of learning about fishkeeping, including the necessary equipment and chemicals that were initially unknown to them.
  • Some participants discuss the dynamics between their Betta fish, including the competition for dominance.
  • There are mentions of other aquatic pets, such as piranhas and turtles, and inquiries about their care and behavior.
  • Several participants reflect on their past experiences with breeding fish and the complexities involved, particularly with species like octopuses and sea horses.
  • One participant humorously notes the addictive nature of fishkeeping, comparing it to a childhood experience with free goldfish.
  • There are light-hearted exchanges about the challenges of maintaining fish tanks and the unexpected responsibilities that come with the hobby.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a common appreciation for fishkeeping and the emotional connections it fosters. However, there are varying experiences regarding the challenges faced, particularly in terms of tank maintenance and fish health, indicating that multiple competing views and experiences remain in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various factors that affect fishkeeping success, including tank cycling, bioload management, and the emotional toll of losing fish. There are also references to specific diseases and the need for proper equipment, which may not be universally applicable to all fishkeeping situations.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for current or prospective fishkeepers, particularly those interested in Betta fish, as well as individuals looking for community support and shared experiences in the hobby.

  • #31
Lacy33 said:
have you ever? ya, have you ever been feeling so sick and some smart a** comes along and says something that hits you so funny that you laugh and laugh, pityfully laughing over the pain. You wish you could stop but you just can't?
aaha...aaha...ooo...ahaaa ... no more please.
You are far too easily amused.
 
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  • #32
Proton Soup said:
kuhli are a bit crepuscular. more active at twilight.

And skittish.

If you look at them funny, they rocket around the tank, sometimes shooting straight up the wall and out the top of the tank. I've found more than one mummified little piece of beef jerky on the table behind my tank.
 
  • #33
DaveC426913 said:
And skittish.

If you look at them funny, they rocket around the tank, sometimes shooting straight up the wall and out the top of the tank. I've found more than one mummified little piece of beef jerky on the table behind my tank.
No lid on the tank? We also had a cat.
 
  • #34
Evo said:
No lid on the tank? We also had a cat.

I try to avoid tightly covered tanks. Interferes with gas exchange.
 
  • #35
Sort of reminds me of the old "Far Side" cartoon with a fish skeleton and a stick lying beside a bowl of water. The caption read something like "World Pole-Vaulting Record for a Goldfish".
 
  • #36
DaveC426913 said:
I try to avoid tightly covered tanks. Interferes with gas exchange.
They have grated lids.
 
  • #37
Both of our lionfish just died due to tainted food... :(
 
  • #38
dimensional said:
Both of our lionfish just died due to tainted food... :(
Oh no, what happened to the food?
 
  • #39
Well, their food happened to be live goldfish, and I'm not entirely sure what went wrong. We got them from the same place we always do. The day after we fed them they both died. I suppose it really could have been coincidence, but I'm sure it was because of the fish.

They were both awesome, too! Rest in Peace Spike and Sting.

(this only happened a week ago)
 
  • #40
dimensional said:
Both of our lionfish just died due to tainted food... :(

Oh man! That sucks.
 
  • #41
dimensional said:
Well, their food happened to be live goldfish, and I'm not entirely sure what went wrong. We got them from the same place we always do. The day after we fed them they both died. I suppose it really could have been coincidence, but I'm sure it was because of the fish.

They were both awesome, too! Rest in Peace Spike and Sting.

(this only happened a week ago)

Sorry for your loss.
 
  • #42
dimensional said:
Well, their food happened to be live goldfish, and I'm not entirely sure what went wrong. We got them from the same place we always do. The day after we fed them they both died. I suppose it really could have been coincidence, but I'm sure it was because of the fish.

They were both awesome, too! Rest in Peace Spike and Sting.

(this only happened a week ago)
RIP Spike and Sting. :cry:
 
  • #43
Dimensional, Did you write an ode to Sting and Spike?



:blushing:
Daaaaaave? You and i will just be respectful Right? :biggrin:
 
  • #44
Both of our Betta boys are sick, but Hubby has asked me not to put them to sleep.

A "little" upset about this, I know why he asked me not to.
But I so wish they had made out a living will! :cry:
 
  • #45
Lacy33 said:
Both of our Betta boys are sick, but Hubby has asked me not to put them to sleep.

A "little" upset about this, I know why he asked me not to.
But I so wish they had made out a living will! :cry:
Do they have ick? That's treatable, isn't it?
 
  • #46
Evo said:
Do they have ick? That's treatable, isn't it?

No it's not ick. Tho they did have it over a year ago and that is when we went for information and a complete overhaul on their living conditions. Heaters, filters and such. No, Evo, I clipped our stronger betta with a tool and he is having a very hard time recovering from his wound. This is very hard to talk about.
I am using betta fix and something else i would need get up and go look at.
The other boy, Goldie (he hates that name), was sickly when we got him, but he is so unfish like that we don't know if he is dying or rehearsing for a Broadway play. We are a block from Broadway you know. Goldie the Drama King. Goldie loves humans so much I think he would go shopping, and sleep in the bed with us if we let him. Rocky, I fear I may have hurt so badly he, may have a hard time recovering.
 
  • #47
Lacy33 said:
Goldie loves humans so much I think he would go shopping, and sleep in the bed with us if we let him.

I don't see anything wrong with taking your fish out for a walk. Do it!

lucygoesforawalk.jpg


Though sleeping in bed with you? That might require some serious fishy habitrail gerbil ball technology.

ps. Probably the only reason I've not installed a fishy habitrail that runs through my entire house is the prohibitive expense of the tubing, the risk of leaks, and the fact that my family would finally have me committed.
 
  • #48
OmCheeto, You are such a nice fish daddy to take your dear fish out for a swim. :biggrin:
Rocky is not feeling well at the moment but Goldie (he hates that name) wants to go sledding.
Something about that thought makes me think of the Cat In The Hat books.
 
  • #49
Lacy33 said:
No it's not ick. Tho they did have it over a year ago and that is when we went for information and a complete overhaul on their living conditions. Heaters, filters and such. No, Evo, I clipped our stronger betta with a tool and he is having a very hard time recovering from his wound. This is very hard to talk about.
I am using betta fix and something else i would need get up and go look at.
The other boy, Goldie (he hates that name), was sickly when we got him, but he is so unfish like that we don't know if he is dying or rehearsing for a Broadway play. We are a block from Broadway you know. Goldie the Drama King. Goldie loves humans so much I think he would go shopping, and sleep in the bed with us if we let him. Rocky, I fear I may have hurt so badly he, may have a hard time recovering.
awww {{{Lacy}}} I'm sure he'll be ok.
 
  • #50
OmCheeto said:
Probably the only reason I've not installed a fishy habitrail that runs through my entire house is the prohibitive expense of the tubing, the risk of leaks, and the fact that my family would finally have me committed.

Fish habitrail? http://boingboing.net/2007/01/09/habitrail-for-fish.html"
 
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  • #51
Evo said:
awww {{{Lacy}}} I'm sure he'll be ok.

Thank you Evo and all. This is a hard time. One of the forums I go to is for fish keepers and sometimes the sense of support and community given to a fish and the owner at times like this really leave one sobbing.
We went through this with my daughter and a forum for rabbits this last summer when a bunnie left in her care turned out to be a female and gave birth. I think she had five babies die in her hands.
All of these forums are wonderful to the communities they serve.
I don't want to go to my fish forum because I was an idiot and hurt our fish causing this. Those people might kill me. Then who would care for the other two fish we have? Rocky (hhtn) and Hubby? :cry:
 
  • #52
Lacy33 said:
Thank you Evo and all. This is a hard time. One of the forums I go to is for fish keepers and sometimes the sense of support and community given to a fish and the owner at times like this really leave one sobbing.
We went through this with my daughter and a forum for rabbits this last summer when a bunnie left in her care turned out to be a female and gave birth. I think she had five babies die in her hands.
All of these forums are wonderful to the communities they serve.
I don't want to go to my fish forum because I was an idiot and hurt our fish causing this. Those people might kill me. Then who would care for the other two fish we have? Rocky (hhtn) and Hubby? :cry:
You never intended to harm him, your intentions were good. Just remember that.

Love and {{{{hugs}}}} from all of us Lacy dear. We're all with you.
 
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  • #53
Evo said:
You never intended to harm him, your intentions were good. Just remember that.

Love and {{{{hugs}}}} from all of us Lacy dear. We're all with you.

I only cried hard one other time when on pf and that was an angry, selfish, temper tantrum having some thing to do with a pink never.

I appreciate your post so much that I just can't really express it.
I didn't think Rocky would take a turn for the worse when starting this thread. But since the thread has been going, I have learned to laugh at dead fish jokes and experiences.
OK! Darling Rocky collided with the sword I was knighting him with. :frown: That's why he was being knighted. He's brave.
We hope for the best and even if he leaves. I suspect he will be back because I never met a fish that so much enjoyed trying to bite my hand off at pellet time.
xoxo
 
  • #54
Lacy33 said:
I only cried hard one other time when on pf and that was an angry, selfish, temper tantrum having some thing to do with a pink never.

I appreciate your post so much that I just can't really express it.
I didn't think Rocky would take a turn for the worse when starting this thread. But since the thread has been going, I have learned to laugh at dead fish jokes and experiences.
OK! Darling Rocky collided with the sword I was knighting him with. :frown: That's why he was being knighted. He's brave.
We hope for the best and even if he leaves. I suspect he will be back because I never met a fish that so much enjoyed trying to bite my hand off at pellet time.
xoxo


:frown: Evo is right, you have love and hugs from all of us!
 
  • #55
lisab said:
:frown: Evo is right, you have love and hugs from all of us!

Thank you Lisab.
I just read all this to Rocky and he snapped at me and said, "you sorry? Huh? You sorry you stabbed me? Do you think I am going to forgive you? I'm going to bite your face off! :mad: Come close to the top of the tank. You know like you did the day you tried to make me Fish On A Stick!"

I think he will get over it. :!) Rocky loves me. :-p
 
  • #56
I love yellow santa fish!
 
  • #57
rootX said:
I love yellow santa fish!

He loves you too. What do you want for Chrismas?
 
  • #58
Rocky (da shark) Balboa joins Spike and Sting today.
RIP dear boys.
 
  • #59
Lacy33 said:
Rocky (da shark) Balboa joins Spike and Sting today.
RIP dear boys.
:cry: Noooo. Oh noooo. :cry:

Lacy I am so sorry.

{{{{{hugs}}}} He knew you loved him.
 
  • #60
Lacy33 said:
Rocky (da shark) Balboa joins Spike and Sting today.
RIP dear boys.

That's very unfortunate. Hope they lived well and enjoyed love from you guys.
 

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