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I figured out that if you threaten to speak to "Hospital Administration", they tend to listen a little bit better. Everyone in the hospital system has someone over them that signs their checks. None of them want to be liable for malpractice. If you say the right words, in the right way, you can...

I say it's a lot like seizures but you know what's happening through the entire episode and with seizures, most don't remember a thing, but the end result is the same...exhaustion and a longing for it to go away.

I am so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time. It will get better, that I can promise. But, I can't promise when. I too, celebrated my birthday in the hospital. Definitely not what I would have preferred. I ended in the hospital because I fell at home and I was so weak I couldn't...

My career before retirement was being a CNA. I loved what I was doing. But, alas, my bones started giving me issues. So I decided it was time to retire. I didn't want to put any patients in danger if a joint locked while I was transferring or helping a patient and I caused them injury. But back...

I get those frozen brine shrimp for my Betta, Toshi. He loves them. Won't eat anything else not even bloodworms...tried them frozen too. He wasn't having any of it. The only downside to the frozen shrimp is that they sink directly to the bottom of the tank and if you don't get the uneaten it...

I have been reading through this thread and something jumped out at me. From what I'm reading this tanks water parameters are good and the tank is cycled and planted. I see that there is wood in it. When you got the wood, did you get wood specifically made for fish aquariums or was it from the...

Right! If someone goes through the process of educating themselves of what's needed to have a healthy and happy fish family, but then do the exact opposite of what's proper, that's just plain abuse of the fish. That can apply to ANY animal that people take as a pet. That's why a lot of...

I totally agree. I'm so glad that I educated myself when I decided to start another tank. I believe if I had this forum years ago, I would have been mortified at my actions. I was told by pet store employees that goldfish will grow according to the size tank they are housed in. They did not say...

I saw an article not to long ago, and I can't remember where it was at, but a man fishing caught one of the orange goldfish. This fish was pretty big. I say about the size of a med trout. How true it was is the question. Because you know everything you read on the internet is true. Lol!! 🤪

I agree. I even saw them kept in tiny bowls at the county fair as a prize for pitching a ping pong ball into the tiny bowl. That was some years ago, the last time I went to a fair. I'm hoping that they made it illegal to do that. If not, they definitely should. I have been witness to people...

First thing I thought about when I read about the rock thing was...people who kill small animals and buried them in their backyard. Lol!! I watch to much thriller shows.

I know that sometimes euthanasia is better than having a beloved pet suffer but sometimes it has to be done. I can tell you this though, I would be crying uncontrollably the entire time.

The rock thing is a bit violent wouldn't you think? That would be murder not euthanasia. IJS

This really is a great forum. I love the fact that there's so much passion about the subject at hand. I have to confess though, I was one of those people that had the misconception that goldfish weren't high maintenance and had 3 in a small tank. Granted it looked good but I was unaware that it...

You are right. But it also depends on which store/seller they choose. The big box pet stores are mostly about making that sale. If they truly had the fishes best interest in mind they wouldn't have dozens of "feeder" goldfish in one tank...which, by the way...gives the impression that it's ok to...

And I reiterate the comment I posted in the beginning.

I definitely agree.

I have read over all the questions and replies but out of all honesty, everyone seems more passionate about these 3 common goldfish than the OWNER of the mentioned tank. This "friend" that has sparked the conversation, can only relay this valuable information. It's the person who owns the tanks...

I was actually looking to add a tankmate or 2 with Toshi. But since he has such a big personality, I decided to let him stay solitary. Since Bettas are predatory and aggressive, I believe he would give some poor fish nightmares. Lol!! And I think he likes the individual attention. I have a small...

I feel your pain. I was clueless too when I started my 5 gal Betta tank. The people here have expert advice but they tend to be very technical when giving it. It can really make ones head explode. You are like me, I needed it to be simplified so I could understand. I think that you should have...

Its amazing to see that fish actually have personalities. I've always knew that mammals and other species of animals, have individual personalities but it never occurred to me that fish would have them. I shouldn't be surprised since they are sentient beings, but to actually experience Toshi's...

Thanks again. I appreciate any advice I get. This is my first time having a Betta and I want to be the best Betta mom I can be. Now all that's missing is the pics. Getting those will push me right up there to the "proud momma" status.

I see several people advised to give him some garlic. I have chopped garlic in my refrigerator since I cook with it regularly. Can I give him a piece of that?? It's the kind packed in water not the one in olive oil.

Thank you. Toshi has such a bold personality, he let's me know when he doesn't like something. It's quite comical. He also likes music with his meals. I'm usually humming when I feed him and he will literally stop eating when I stop humming. He will linger at the front of his tank and stare at...

Thank you. I will definitely keep that in mind. He has a great appetite. He's just very picky about the food he eats. And since Bettas are surface eaters, he prefers his food to float or be moving around. That limits his menu. The frozen mysis shrimp sink straight to the bottom. I've been mixing...

Hi Betta family, I am having a slight problem with my Betta Toshi. I have had him since March. He has such a big personality from the start. I truly believe he was human in a former life. Lol!! Toshi has always been a very picky eater. He let me know from the beginning what he likes and...

I'm a bit late to the conversation. You stated in another post that you don't have another tank to put your Betta in. I thought that was fish tank 101, to have a isolation tank.? I have 1 male Beta in a 5 gal tank and I have a 2.5 gal for if a reason arises that I need to remove him from his...

Hummmm?? Eggs...poop...poop that look like eggs...I'm lost here...??

Maybe I should put some on all of this Betta food I have here that my Toshi won't eat. Who knew that fish can be as finicky as any domestic mammal?? My cat will only eat Kraft singles cheese. No other brand...just Kraft. He needs a job

I thought about that, but I don't want a snail invasion of babies. And I hear that some snails poop more than fish. I need help keeping the tank clean. Extra pooping snails would be defeating the purpose.

It's sad but if they feel that they can make a dollar from it, we'll be seeing fish with 2 heads and wings. Greed is the reason.

Very interesting and informative. As long as it doesn't harm the fish in any way, I think it's ok. I do not agree with shooting dye into the fish to make words or designs on the fish. Or modifying the genetics to get hybrids, fish or mammals. It's not natural and causes issues for the animals. I...

Thank you. I am to the point that I'm not buying anything more. I'm going to try those "Bug Bites", but that's it. I have tries so many things, I have enough food here that I won't need to get him anymore for the next 6 months. Is there any tankmates that I can put with him that would help with...

I have a container full of floating pellets, a container full of the flakes. He hated the flakes all together. He would eat the pellets every once and a while. But the frozen Mysis shrimp is what he LOVES. I even tried the frozen bloodworms. He wouldn't touch them. I can never have the "typical"...

Lol!! I had to giggle a little because this post made me think of Chinese food...Fish soaked in garlic...I think it's close to dinner time.

I have my Betta, Toshi, in a 5 gal tank. No other fish, just him. It took me a while to find the kind of food that he would eat. He didn't like the pellets. He definitely didn't like the flakes. I got some freeze dried bloodworms and some freeze dried Mysis shrimp. He loved the shrimp. But it...

How can there be 5 young Bettas and 3 adult Bettas along with Noah's Arc of fish species, in one 10 gal tank? I thought the Bettas alone would kill each other if in the same tank?? They are territorial and aggressive.

That's a lot of fish for 1 10gal tank.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around fish having worms??? All I've got is one male Betta named Toshi. And he's in a 5 gal tank.