Why oh why???

snail · 02-17-2011, 01:18 PM

Why are people still giving advice like this? How to Put Together a Goldfish Tank: Fish & Aquarium Care | eHow.com

J-Pond · 02-18-2011, 01:11 PM

The sad thing is people who don't know any better will do exactly as shown. It should be almost like seeing a doctor, get a few different opinions, then you will see exactly the right way.

snail · 02-18-2011, 03:38 PM

It's one thing when a inexperienced goldfish owner doesn't realize what their pet needs but some giving out 'professional' advice should have some idea of what they are talking about!

fishlover2000 · 02-27-2011, 11:49 AM

I know my friend bought a gold fish and it died 2 hours later cause she put it in a bowl. But its suppose to go in a big tank! when i bought my fish i did a lot of research and they are living fine! Do you know how to tell if a molly is prgnant?

snail · 02-27-2011, 04:23 PM

I'm glad you researched before you bought your fish. It's always best to do that, although I can't blame people for assuming that the LFS will give suitable advice.

If you can post picks of your molly in a thread, lots of people will be able to help. Generally a molly will look fat and start getting a square shape. Most female mollies come pregnant.

automatic-hydromatic · 02-27-2011, 06:28 PM

and the fish dies 20 minutes later due to PH shock...

fishlover2000 · 02-27-2011, 07:43 PM

Yes i did post some pictures in my photo album u can look at them

mec102778 · 02-27-2011, 09:36 PM

I have a Male and Female Molly, and the female is usually prego. From what I've seen 2 things happen.

just behind the gills you will notice a bulge of the belly
profile(?) if that's the correct term looking from head to tail you should see her sides bulging as well.

My molly so far was like this when I got here and is now again like this. When I bought her the LFS said she was prego.

chris oe · 02-27-2011, 09:47 PM

I went to the link and I posted a comment. That's really the only solution, is when people put up horrible advice like this for people who know better to say something.

fishlover2000 · 02-28-2011, 07:57 AM

Thanks!!

dirtydutch4x · 02-28-2011, 08:33 AM

can you believe this guy has years of experience with fish!?! He also recommends small little bowls for Betta's.

J-Pond · 02-28-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris oe

I went to the link and I posted a comment. That's really the only solution, is when people put up horrible advice like this for people who know better to say something.

That's a very good idea! I will do the same.

M1ster Stanl3y · 02-28-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris oe

I went to the link and I posted a comment. That's really the only solution, is when people put up horrible advice like this for people who know better to say something.

same... i didnt check out the how to feed a gold fish video he did, i was scared to see his advice after this one.

Michael " Now slowly poor in the dog food until you cant see the gold fish. If it doesnt eat it in 3 hours...add more"

snail_keeper97 · 03-11-2011, 04:27 AM

This would be like a video for a homeless person that never experiences internet nor goldfish -.-

snail · 03-13-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M1ster Stanl3y

same... i didnt check out the how to feed a gold fish video he did, i was scared to see his advice after this one.

Michael " Now slowly poor in the dog food until you cant see the gold fish. If it doesnt eat it in 3 hours...add more"

LOL

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