thrujenseyes
Fish Herder
I think that's a wonderful idea and you'll get so much out of it...they're so interactive and beautiful!I would really love to put a beta in there instead
I think when you're ready maybe post a question to the forum stating you'll be a first time beta owner and ask for tips on making that tank everything a beta could dream of!
There are a lot of very knowledgeable beta people here!
I had one a million years ago (before I knew any better) ....in a bowl! ugh! He lived 3 years (poor guy).
I agree completely...it should be explained properly to anyone purchasing any animal what their needs are and the customer should have to sign something stating that they heard and promise to care for properly.I had absolutely no idea that you couldn't just put them in normal tap water! I don't understand why it isn't common knowledge that you can't do that, and why it isn't illegal to sell animals without absolutely providing the basic advice about their requirements.
I know this wouldn't fix things but it might help a small percentage...especially to those who don't know that you can't just put any fish in anything that holds water!
I love it and would have a farm if budget allowed!It's turning into an an animal farm
I just lost my 14 year old precious doberman Lexi a week and a half ago (she lived an amazing long life) and I have my Farley, male dobie who's 5 and a half (and just beside himself that Lexi is gone).
I'm thinking of fostering something just to give him something to love for a little while while his heart heals.
Don't feel that way...we've all desired and probably gotten fish that we shouldn't have.I feel shallow saying that
It's ok to want a specific fish when you'll be admiring it all the time as long as you're willing to go the extra mile to care for it and it sounds like you definitely are.
I will add...there are some really amazing looking soft water fish though...have you looked into killifish?! Some of them look like marine fish!
Endlers are actually their own breed. BUT many of them these days are bred with guppies to be crosses (and some of the most beautiful little fish you'll ever see).I had to that Google 'endlers' = guppies
It's hard to find pure endlers but they are wonderful little fish if you can find them!
This is super exciting!!! He's going to be soo happy and have such a fun new life!I've found someone with a pond so can take Goldie
I'm sure you can keep him until you decide on a beta.
And you're totally correct in thinking if you take him back ...that store will just resell him to just anyone.
And unfortunately you can't always (almost never) trust the fish store employees.
Always check here first!
Oh and him saying "depends on what kind of goldfish"...not true! There is no goldfish on the planet that can live in a 20liter!
......unless it's a goldfish cracker!