is this a good lfs policy

[DOLORES]

well after reading the thread from fishdudein, i guess it should be an age limit unless parent consent , but mostly with saltwater fishes, cuz those are really expensive,and really hard to take care of . and a limit age unless parents consent on freshwater at the age of 14 just an opinion....and if someone can realize what i sed about the car...i guess you too would agree in that with me, becuz even if you ask them what size tank ,tankmates etc etc etc, they could be lying to you , (obviously u'll notice when they're lying... i guess....) but nothin assures you that the fish you/him/she is sellin it would not end up dying , ( i do think that you can trust more in adults that teenagers and younger , but you never know....) but i defently would go for the limit age on saltwater.....

i hope you got the idea of what i talked about..(tellin this becuz my english doesnt go THAT far)

 

[cometcattle]

i fink it's a good idea stops little gits buying fish to kill

I agree with trop.

I was in petco several weeks ago and these kids, probably 15, asked the cashier if you had to be 18 to buy fish. She said no. Well, they left with 2 bettas and a small critter keeper. In the checkout line they were betting whose would win.

I can understand an independent lfs instating this policy.

I also think the computer idea is great!

 

[Ruby Shark]

Hi Cometcattle:

That is awful. When I was in school I knew a few kids who did that...but they were 18. Disgusting!

An adult could go go home with a fish and end up with similar results(without the ill intentions of course)unfortunately. -if they don't know any better and put two male Betta's together for example.

I think ddm18 had a very good point. If you ask them specific questions you can "usually" tell how responsible a person is and what their true intentions are. Yes they can lie about how many fish they have etc. but I don't think a person who has no knowledge or ill intentions would know what amonia, nitrate, and nitrite levels should be. But again, I also believe there should be some sort of age restriction to prevent younger children from bringing home unwanted pets into the house. What should that age be? I don't really know.

Just my two cents.

 

[clutterydrawer]

I mean, think about it. Would you give a cat or a dog to a home without checking them out first? Why would a fish be any different?

That's a good point - when people advertise that they have kittens ir whatever for sale they always say "wanted - good home for kittens/puppies/baby snow leopards", why don't fish get the same rights?

Also I've just thought that most of the lfs near me are in city centres, if a little kid's coming in and buying a fish without a parents, that means they dont have a car with them, and they're probably going to walk/get the bus home which means the fish will be in the plastic bag for much longer....not that you can prove that wont happen with adults cos obviously not everyone has a car but its more likely with kids..

 

[Doggfather]

I was in petco several weeks ago and these kids, probably 15, asked the cashier if you had to be 18 to buy fish. She said no. Well, they left with 2 bettas and a small critter keeper. In the checkout line they were betting whose would win.

that horrible!

If there was an age restriction eventually how would it stop people from obtaining fish in the end, they would get older friends, brother or sister to buy them for them. It's illegal to drink in public places, yet people still do it. Cigarettes arn't to be sold to minors, but they still are. I don't think the police or any authorities would be bothered getting a search warrant to find an 'Illegally purchased Neon Tetra", Or, fine somebody for buying 50 cent fish. I strongly doubt lfs would agree to it too, but having to go through the formalities of lisenses they would loose business and sadly, they operate in hopes of getting a profit, not caring too much for individual fish

It is a good idea, in theory, but when put into practise it won't work

 

[ddm18]

I don't think the police would be bothered getting a search warrant to find an 'Illegally purchased Neon Tetra".

It's exactly that kind of attitude that's caused society to be in the state that it is nowadays!

Dave

 

[Doggfather]

It's exactly that kind of attitude that's caused society to be in the state that it is nowadays!

My attitude towards the police...or the polices attitude to the law?

 

[ddm18]

The police's attitude towards the law.

I was joking though, just in case you weren't sure...

Dave

 

[Doggfather]

i agree that the police are lazy, and it's unfortunate that they act like that

 

[wrs]

I mean, think about it. Would you give a cat or a dog to a home without checking them out first? Why would a fish be any different?

the store doesnt care about at all about the ctas or dogs. and the thing is my mom was there. she said get the fish now, and she walked out because she needed 2 get a dress. and the little weasel was right there! i understand the age limit thing for certain kinds of fish, etc. but i dont think there should be 1 for this little store. the major aquarium store in my area doesnt care if ur 1, theyll sell u the fish, they just get u on the return policy, which i think is a much better thing 2 do.

 

[crazywolf]

i fink it's a good idea stops little gits buying fish to kill

... (going back to the car ) i would think its a better idea to stop "little kids" from killing themselves by lettin them drive a car at the age of 16 i mean.... having a parental permission to have fish , that doesnt mean that'll stop you from killing it! sheesh

While this is a good argument you still have to be licensed to drive a car, which means you had to pass some sort of test or class or some sort of training. In the case of fish people need to take it upon themselves to learn fish before they get into the hobby. Now a responsible lfs will give them some instruction and advice about this. However as was mentioned earlier this takes time. I know that if I have a long question for my LFS I make sure to let him help the other people there first so I have his full attention and he doesn't lose any business.

 

[jeef]

off topic...
here is something that pisses me off...

In Ontario, you're not allowed to buy booze until you're 19


I just think it's dumb because you're allowed to go to war when you're 16, you're allowed to drive when you're 16
you're allowed to have a credit card and star in porn when you're 18
but you're not allowed to buy booze until you're 19...it's stupid

I'm older than 19, but it still pisses me off

 

[my_fallen_angel]

i think its a good idea really, But over 16, it would save alot of fish.
And really why would a kid under 16 be there without their parents anyways?


WRS just wondering how old are you??

 

[Pointy_kitty]

off topic...
here is something that pisses me off...

In Ontario, you're not allowed to buy booze until you're 19


I just think it's dumb because you're allowed to go to war when you're 16, you're allowed to drive when you're 16
you're allowed to have a credit card and star in porn when you're 18
but you're not allowed to buy booze until you're 19...it's stupid

I'm older than 19, but it still pisses me off

most kids who want to drink and are under 19 still do,
its easy to get your hands on
as for THAT law i think it is just fine
so many deaths and accidents are caused by underaged drinkers
more so then persons over the legal limit

 

[bunjiweb]

I think it's a good rule.

My local fish shop doesn't let customers by fish and a tank at the same time (unless they know you obviously). I think it is a great idea myself as too many people (not necessarily under 18) harm fish by introducing them to uncycled brand new tanks.

Ben