A no comment thread?

[itiwhetu]

I don't understand why you want a poll that will be that argumentative, we are all adults and can discuss things rationally, so there is no point in your poll suggestion.

 

[Fishmanic]

what poll were you thinking of posting?

 

[NannaLou]

what poll were you thinking of posting?

This was what I was going to ask. The problem with closed questions, unless you are very skilful at setting questions, is that there might not be one answer that fits your thoughts. You can then clarify in the comments which answer you have chosen and why it might not reflect your thoughts 100%.

I can think of a couple of simplistic questions (should a Betta be kept on its own/is fish in cycling ok..) these could have yes/no answers but the huge range of reasons why people would think yes/no does get a little heated sometimes but the debate does, I think, deepen a wider understanding. Certainly the fish in cycling, it’s one thing as a total newbie to find yourself in the middle of this situation, but as an experienced fish keeper that has chosen that route with a purpose it’s a totally different experience.

 

[itiwhetu]

The cycling question is interesting. I don't think I have ever cycled a tank. I throw a whole lot of plants into a tank, and when they start growing, I throw some fish in the tank. After a while I threw some more fish in the tank. Do I ever think I have cycled the tank? NO.

 

[mbsqw1d]

The cycling question is interesting. I don't think I have ever cycled a tank. I throw a whole lot of plants into a tank, and when they start growing, I throw some fish in the tank. After a while I threw some more fish in the tank. Do I ever think I have cycled the tank? NO.

You probably can't cycle a tank seeing as you run them acidic

 

[itiwhetu]

You probably can't cycle a tank seeing as you run them acidic

That is an interesting thought. But even when I had African Cichlids I never thought that the tank was cycled or not I put the young guys in the tank after ten days and away they went, mind you I always have plants in my tanks.

 

[Deleted member 149562]

In regard to cycling, it is a relatively new phenomenon in fishkeeping

When I started many many years ago there was no need to cycle since the water companies did not add so much "stuff" to supplies like they do now

I would fill an aquarium straight from the tap and plop the fish straight in without a second thought

Another side effect of the water company policy to add stuff is the range of illness and disease in fish that years ago would be like the equivalent of a human common cold has in part caused problems in fish staying healthy nowadays, fish are far more fragile and more prone to health issues than they used to be

I actually do not always cycle per se cos I use bottled water cos the tap has all manner of stuff added whereas years ago the tapwater was perfectly fine and untainted. My new aquarium had 50% water from the old aquariums and the ceramic noodles from one of the old aquariums, fish straight in, no losses or issues whatsoever....and not cycled.

 

[mbsqw1d]

That is an interesting thought. But even when I had African Cichlids I never thought that the tank was cycled or not I put the young guys in the tank after ten days and away they went, mind you I always have plants in my tanks.
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There's a tendency for fishkeepers, especially newbies, to overstock and underplant (live plants). The best advice that can be given for such an eventuality is for them to cycle the tank first and then perform good weekly maintenance.

If you've sensibly stocked the aquarium and added plenty of live plants, then again, you might not even be cycling the tank as the plants will consume ammonia and not give bacteria chance to develop.

 

[itiwhetu]

There's a tendency for fishkeepers, especially newbies, to overstock and underplant (live plants). The best advice that can be given for such an eventuality is for them to cycle the tank first and then perform good weekly maintenance.

If you've sensibly stocked the aquarium and added plenty of live plants, then again, you might not even be cycling the tank as the plants will consume ammonia and not give bacteria chance to develop.

Thats what I do. I still only have my nineteen fish plus babies in my 150 gallon tank.

 

[NannaLou]

My point exactly…look how much context and information has been shared here with the yes/no option nothing would be learnt.

I’m Im interested in the OPs thoughts on what questions they think they’d like to post…

 

[Deleted member 149562]

My point exactly…look how much context and information has been shared here with the yes/no option nothing would be learnt.

I’m Im interested in the OPs thoughts on what questions they think they’d like to post…

Is there a question that can be answered either "yes" or "no" and without discussion?

I think not....no, I honestly do not believe there will ever be a straight yes or no without some discussion attached.

 

[itiwhetu]

Is there a question that can be answered either "yes" or "no" and without discussion?

I think not....no, I honestly do not believe there will ever be a straight yes or no without some discussion attached.

How about are you alive or dead?. But then you could die but think you are alive, and you would never know it.

 

[Deleted member 149562]

How about are you alive or dead?. But then you could die but think you are alive, and you would never know it.

Ah...but if you are dead, you won't be able to type your answer anyway

 

[itiwhetu]

Ah...but if you are dead, you won't be able to type your answer anyway

How do you know that for sure? Have you ever been dead?

 

[Deleted member 149562]

How do you know that for sure? Have you ever been dead?

Not that I know of....although I have been accused of being brain dead many times