Can the mods sticky these links in the emergency section?

[itiwhetu]

What I am hearing people say is that they agree with the message, but not necessarily how it got typed. I wonder if there are any volunteers who might want to type up fresh posts with the same information (but without the opinions necessarily, just sticking to facts) that we can sticky in place of the current ones moving forward if that might be a better approach? Until then, I think it's reasonable to broadcast the message in its current form, but maybe some copy-editing may be warranted so as to not alienate new members seeking advice for the first time? I'm unfortunately not volunteering at the moment due to time constraints, so this might just fall into a "should" bucket, but as mentioned, I think overall having them there is better than not.

So we are going to be censored, to protect the more sensitive members.

 

[CassCats]

No, we just dont have to be jerks about things.

You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

 

[FishGuest5123]

No body should use antibiotics unless an accurate diagnosis has been done and there is no alternative. I would go as far as to say they should be banned for general aquarium use and only available through a vet.

We are talking about fish. You can’t even locate an aquatic vet around me. As far as antibiotic use, you are repeating what we’ve already said. Only experienced hobbyist should use them. I was fortunate enough to have a friend in aquatic research to learn from. She and her partner, a vet have guided and taught me so much.

 

[FishGuest5123]

What I am hearing people say is that they agree with the message, but not necessarily how it got typed. I wonder if there are any volunteers who might want to type up fresh posts with the same information (but without the opinions necessarily, just sticking to facts) that we can sticky in place of the current ones moving forward if that might be a better approach? Until then, I think it's reasonable to broadcast the message in its current form, but maybe some copy-editing may be warranted so as to not alienate new members seeking advice for the first time? I'm unfortunately not volunteering at the moment due to time constraints, so this might just fall into a "should" bucket, but as mentioned, I think overall having them there is better than not.

I don’t agree with some of it so not volunteering. Sorry.

 

[FishGuest5123]

So we are going to be censored, to protect the more sensitive members.

How on earth did you summize that?

 

[itiwhetu]

"but maybe some copy-editing may be warranted so as to not alienate new members seeking advice for the first time". Summarized

 

[Colin_T]

So perhaps maybe a less aggressive post explaining the steps one should take before using medications and at what point they should intervene in the issue, would be a better idea?

There is a post like that already.

What to do if your fish gets sick

If your fish ever looks sick or unwell, then the following steps might help. Test the Water and Clean the Tank. Test the water quality for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH and write the results down in numbers. Check it for general hardness (GH) and carbonate hardness (KH) too if you can, but...

www.fishforums.net

 

[Colin_T]

Vets half the time here won't even bother with fish, so you are left screwed.

maybe the vets should have better training. Perhaps write to the government and suggest they include more fish health studies in veterinary medicine so aquarists have somewhere to go when they need help.

 

[itiwhetu]

maybe the vets should have better training. Perhaps write to the government and suggest they include more fish health studies in veterinary medicine so aquarists have somewhere to go when they need help.

I worked as the fish consultant for a vet clinic. People with enough knowledge can easily work in that capacity along side the vets.

 

[CassCats]

Lol perhaps not here. They legit won't take you seriously, or not even bother. Its not only a matter of lack of training, its a lack of caring.

 

[itiwhetu]

Lol perhaps not here. They legit won't take you seriously, or not even bother. Its not only a matter of lack of training, its a lack of caring.

Lake of caring?

 

[FishGuest5123]

I worked as the fish consultant for a vet clinic. People with enough knowledge can easily work in that capacity along side the vets.

That’s what my bff does. She’s the one in aquatic research and works with Dr. Dave ,DVM.

 

[FishGuest5123]

Lake of caring?

???

 

[FishGuest5123]

There is a post like that already.

What to do if your fish gets sick

If your fish ever looks sick or unwell, then the following steps might help. Test the Water and Clean the Tank. Test the water quality for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH and write the results down in numbers. Check it for general hardness (GH) and carbonate hardness (KH) too if you can, but...

www.fishforums.net

Then why was another posted?

 

[Colin_T]

There isn't another post like the anti-biotic one. The link above is for what to do if your fish get sick and is in response to something else. read post 22